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Looking into Florida Gulf Coast: What's the acceptance rate?

I'm considering applying to Florida Gulf Coast University. Can anyone let me know what their acceptance rate is like?

a year ago

AP Lit Book List Review Request

Hi folks, I'm currently in AP Lit and I'm trying to get a head start on the book list for next year. Does anyone know what books will be on the AP Lit list for 2023, and which ones would you guys reco …

a year ago

AP Music Theory Test Prep

Alright fellow musos, I need your wisdom. I'm gearing up to take the AP Music Theory test and feeling a bit lost. I've done plenty of studying, but the broad range of topics is crazy! Any tips for pre …

a year ago

The Good, The Bad, and The GPA

So, trying to understand this whole GPA thing. What's considered a bad GPA for college admissions? I'm not looking to get into an Ivy or anything, but I do want to go somewhere decent. Is there like a …

a year ago

How can I recover from a 2.1 GPA in college applications?

Hey all, I'm a little stressed over here. My GPA isn't looking too great (it's 2.1) and I'm a junior worried about my prospects. What might be the best approach to counterbalance a low GPA in the appl …

a year ago

About Admitting into University of New Haven

I'm really considering University of New Haven as a possibility for my college journey. Does anyone know how hard it is to get in - like what percentage of applicants they accept? I want to ensure tha …

a year ago

How is the Mechanical Engineering Program at Rice University Ranked?

Hey guys, I'm interested in majoring in Mechanical Engineering and wonder how the program at Rice University is ranked nationally? More importantly, how are the program's facilities, faculty, and oppo …

a year ago

In search of APUSH DBQ Samples

Hello all! Kinda stuck at writing DBQs for APUSH. I figure looking at some samples could help. Can anyone point me in the right direction, maybe some online source? Much appreciated.

a year ago

Need Help Understanding Writing Devices

Hey there, fellow students! I'm a junior trying to up my game in writing, especially with college essays in mind. Can someone explain, like, what exactly are writing devices and how I could best incor …

a year ago

Insights on Georgia Southern acceptance rate?

Hey y'all, been looking at Georgia Southern as a potential college choice. Any recent information on their acceptance rate or any key points the admissions office considers while accepting application …

a year ago

What's the average SAT score for Harvard?

Hey there! I've been doing some research on Harvard and aiming for it as my dream school. Does anybody know what the average SAT score for admitted students is? I'm trying to figure out what I should …

a year ago

Getting Financial Aid at Bowie State University?

Hello, people of the internet! I’m looking into Bowie State University and would like to better understand their financial aid policies. Does anyone here know anything about how their financial aid sy …

a year ago

Graduation rate for Northern Michigan University (NMU)?

Hey, guys! Just doing a bit of college hunting, and Northern Michigan University (NMU) came up on my list. I'm just wondering if anyone knows what the graduation rate is for NMU? Like, do most people …

a year ago

Financial aid at APSU?

Hey everyone. I'm trying to wrap my head around the financial aid options at Austin Peay State University (APSU). Could anyone guide me about this? Like what's the procedure, or anything I should watc …

a year ago

Implications of a 1050 SAT Score?

Hey everyone, I just got my SAT scores back and I've got a 1050. Is this good or bad? Where does this score place me in terms of college admissions?

a year ago

Why Yale?

I've been accepted to a few different universities, and Yale is one of them. What do you guys reckon, why should someone choose Yale over other top universities? Looking for personal experiences or un …

a year ago

Weighted GPA - What's the Deal?

I'm feeling a bit screwed...my school uses an unweighted GPA system and I'm stressed about my competitiveness for top-tier colleges. Does anyone know how much of a difference weighted GPA makes in the …

a year ago

Understanding D1 Colleges

Hey y'all, I'd be super grateful if someone could explain what D1 colleges are? I've heard this term thrown around a lot while discussing college sports (I'm a pretty avid volleyball player myself), a …

a year ago

Aiming High: Is a GPA of 3.8 Good?

I've got a current GPA of 3.8 and I'm wondering how this stacks up in college admissions. Is this considered good, excellent, or just mediocre? I'd really appreciate some guidance here!

a year ago

What does a GPA of 3.6 indicate?

I've managed to keep my GPA at a steady 3.6. I'm not really clear about what this means in the grand scheme of college admissions. Can anybody clarify how a 3.6 GPA is usually perceived?

a year ago
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