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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 …
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 …
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 …
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!
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?
I'm proud of maintaining a 3.2 GPA so far, but I'm not sure whether it's considered 'good' or not when it comes to applying for colleges. Can anybody offer some perspective? I'd really appreciate it!
Hey guys, I'm considering studying engineering in college, but I'm not exactly sure about the different types of engineering that exist out there. I want to know what my options are. Can anyone tell m …
I admit I'm a little overwhelmed with this whole SAT thing, and it's happening soon! Can anybody break it down for me as to what's considered a 'good' score on the SAT? Any nuggets of wisdom are much …
Just got my PSAT scores back and I'm a bit unsure how to feel about them. What's considered a respectable score for a junior taking this test? Would be really grateful if anyone has some insight to sh …
Can anyone share what a 'good' ACT score is considered? I've been practicing a lot and my scores are improving – I just want to know how high I should be aiming. Thanks a lot for your help!
Hey everyone, I'm really interested in gaining an insight into what life is like in college. Does it differ a lot from high school? Can anyone share their experiences or give suggestions on how to pre …
I'm a junior and recently just took my PSATs. I'm quickly realizing I have no idea what I'm supposed to be aiming for. Could someone enlighten me as to what a typical, 'average' PSAT score usually loo …
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what an average GPA might look like? Like, I know everyone's different, and it varies from school to school, but can anyone give me a general idea? Cheers!
I'm a bit confused with the GPA scale. Can anyone tell me what GPA is a 'B'? Want to make sure I'm understanding my grades right.
I've seen a lot of GPA discussions floating around here and generally, a 3.0 GPA comes up pretty frequently. Could anyone explain to me what exactly a 3.0 GPA signifies? Should I be aiming higher or i …
Hey high school fam, I'm trying to understand my GPA in terms of letter grades. What GPA would a B- stand for? Thanks!
Hey everyone, just a quick question: what GPA corresponds to a C grade average? Thanks for your help!
Hey fellow high schoolers, I recently heard about these AP classes, can anyone explain what they are and how they might benefit me? Different from honors classes? And how do colleges view them? Thanks …
Hey everyone, rookie question alert! I'm starting to plan for the PSAT and I was wondering what the maximum possible PSAT score is. I read somewhere that it's not the same as the SAT score range, but …
So, I'm scheduled for an upcoming SAT. I'm slightly worried and want to plan my day well. Can someone tell me what time the SAT test usually starts?