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Acceptance at San Diego State - how tough is it?

Hey, I'm a high school junior who's been looking into San Diego State University as an option for college. I'm curious about how difficult it might be to get accepted. What's their typical acceptance …

2 years ago

Fordham University acceptance - challenges?

Hey folks! I'm a junior who's interested in applying to Fordham University next year. I wanted to find out how hard it is to get into Fordham and if there are any specific tips or advice for getting a …

2 years ago

Emory University admissions - What should I know?

Hey guys! I'm really interested in applying to Emory University when the time comes. I want to know how difficult it is to get in. Can anyone share their experiences or tips regarding the application …

2 years ago

Fashion Institute of Technology admission: How hard is it really?

Hi everyone, I've been eyeing the Fashion Institute of Technology lately and I'm wondering how hard it is to get into? What factors do they consider for admission and if any of you have been accepted, …

2 years ago

Getting into Cal Poly - How tough is it?

Hi all! I'm a high school junior seriously considering applying to Cal Poly next year. How hard is it to get in? Are there any particular tips or things I should be aware of during the application pro …

2 years ago

What's the most common SAT score?

Hi everyone! I just took the SAT and I was wondering, what's the most common SAT score that students get? It would be great to know where I stand compared to others. Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

MIT Letters of Recommendation Tips?

Hey everyone! I'm working on my application for MIT and I need to get some letters of recommendation. Does anyone have tips or ideas on what MIT looks for in recommendation letters? Anything specific …

2 years ago

Johns Hopkins University test-optional policy?

Hi everyone, I was wondering if Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is currently test-optional or not. I'm planning out my college application process and would appreciate any insights about their policy!

2 years ago

Understanding SAT Math Scoring

Hey all, I'm a little confused about how the math scoring for the SAT works. Can someone break down the process and explain what makes a good score? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Lewis and Clark acceptance rate?

Hey everyone! I've been looking into Lewis and Clark College recently and was wondering what their acceptance rate is like. Does anyone have any recent information on how competitive it is to get acce …

2 years ago

Difficulty of getting into Illinois State University?

Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior thinking about applying to Illinois State University. Could anyone give me an idea about their acceptance rate? Also, what can I do to improve my chances of ge …

2 years ago

Essential Math Concepts for the SAT

I'm starting to study for the SAT and I want to know the most important math concepts to focus on during my preparation time. Can anyone help me understand what areas I should prioritize in my studyin …

2 years ago

Is a 980 SAT score good?

Hi everyone! I just received my SAT scores and I got a 980. Is that considered a good score for college applications? What range of schools should I be looking into? Thanks for your help!

2 years ago

Lehigh University ACT scores?

Hi everyone! I'm considering applying to Lehigh University and was wondering if someone could provide info on their average ACT scores. I took the ACT and I want to know if my score is competitive eno …

2 years ago

Lafayette SAT scores

I've been thinking about applying to Lafayette College, but I'm not sure if my SAT score is high enough. Does anyone know what's an average range of SAT scores for admitted students? Is there a minimu …

2 years ago

Santa Clara University Tuition?

Hey guys, I'm researching some potential colleges and wanted to know how much the tuition is at Santa Clara University. Can anyone give me an estimate? Thanks!

2 years ago

SAT Time Limits?

So I'm curious, how much time do they give you to take the SAT? Is it different for each section?

2 years ago

AP World Exam length?

I'm signed up for the AP World History exam, but I don't know how long it takes. Can someone tell me the duration of this exam, and any tips to cope with the time limits when answering questions?

2 years ago

SAT Reading Preparation Tips?

So, I'm getting ready to take the SAT and I'm doing pretty good in the math section, but I'm strugglin' with the reading portion. Anyone got any advice or resources to help me improve my reading score …

2 years ago

Calculating my GPA with all C's?

I'm a bit confused about how GPA is calculated. If I have all C's in my classes, what would my GPA be? Would it be different on a 4.0 scale versus a 5.0 scale? Also, how can I improve my GPA in the fu …

2 years ago
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