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Suggestions for writing UC essays?

Hi everyone, I'm starting to plan out my college application process and I'm a little bit stressed about writing UC essays. Any advice on how to approach the prompts or any resources that helped you g …

2 years ago

Is a 950 SAT score good, or should I be worried?

Hi! I recently took the SAT and got a 950. I'm a bit stressed about it, and I'm not sure if this is a good enough score. Should I retake the SAT? What kind of colleges would I have a chance at with th …

2 years ago

What's the average GPA for admitted students at Muhlenberg College?

Hi everyone, I've been checking out Muhlenberg College lately and it seems like a great fit for me. I'm just curious about what the average GPA is for admitted students. If anyone has any info on this …

2 years ago

ACT Test in October: any advice?

Hello! I'm getting ready to take the ACT in October, and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice or words of wisdom for test day. Super nervous about it, so any tips would be greatly appreciated!

2 years ago

What GPA do I need to get into Auburn?

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior considering Auburn University as one of my top choices. Does anyone know the average GPA of admitted students or what I should aim for to have a good chance of g …

2 years ago

Number of Division 1 basketball programs?

Hello! I'm really interested in Division 1 basketball, and I wanted to know how many Division 1 basketball programs are in the United States? Any info would be much appreciated!

2 years ago

Where can I find a free APUSH practice test?

Hey, I'm studying for my AP US History exam and I'm looking for some free practice tests to help me prepare. Anyone have any links or resources they could share? Thanks so much!

2 years ago

Mount Holyoke Average GPA—How competitive?

Hey y'all, just wondering what GPA I need to be competitive at Mount Holyoke. I know they are a pretty selective college, but I wanna make sure I'm in the ballpark. Any input would be greatly apprecia …

2 years ago

Is University of Alabama test-optional?

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if the University of Alabama has a test-optional policy for SAT/ACT scores? My scores aren't the strongest, so it'd be great to know if they're necessary for the app …

2 years ago

Which schools use the Common App?

Hey everyone, I'm starting to work on my college applications and I hear the Common App is a major timesaver. Is there a list of schools that accept the Common App? Ideally, I'd like to apply to most …

2 years ago

Tips for getting into NYU?

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and NYU is one of my top choices. I'd love to hear some advice or experiences from you guys. What should I focus on to improve my chances of getting in? ECs? GPA? …

2 years ago

Least expensive college tuition?

Hey everyone! I'm trying to find colleges with the lowest tuition costs. I know that community colleges are generally less expensive, but are there any four-year colleges/universities that are known f …

2 years ago

Is There Calculus on the ACT?

I've been practicing for the ACT math section, and I'm just curious if there's any calculus on the test? I'm not too great at it, so I'm hoping there isn't. Can anyone confirm this for me?

2 years ago

Is a 1.5 GPA considered good?

I'm a little worried about my current GPA (1.5). Is this considered a good GPA, or should I be working harder to raise it? Any advice on how to improve would be appreciated!

2 years ago

Getting into college

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the college application process. Can anyone give me some general advice on how to get into the college of my choice? What should I focus on d …

2 years ago

HSF Scholar Resources?

Hey all! I'm applying for the HSF scholarship soon and I've heard that they offer some resources for their scholars. Can anyone give me some more info on that? What kind of resources or support do the …

2 years ago

Norwich University application process

Hey everyone, I'm looking into Norwich University and I'm curious about their application process. Can anyone who has applied to Norwich give me some insight on their application? Like what to expect …

2 years ago

Obscure scholarships: where can I find them?

Hi there! So, I've been looking for scholarships to help me pay for college, and I know there's a lot of competition for the more popular ones. Does anyone have recommendations on where to find less-k …

2 years ago

Calculus AB AP Practice Test

Hey everyone, I'm getting ready to take the AP Calculus AB exam. Where can I find some good practice tests or resources to help me prepare or any recommendations for studying?

2 years ago

Tips for tackling FRQs in AP Chemistry?

I've been having some difficulties with the FRQs in AP Chemistry. Could you guys share your strategies and tips on how to approach and solve them? Any resource recommendations or advice would be super …

2 years ago
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