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What are the chances of getting accepted after being waitlisted?

Hey everyone, I was recently waitlisted to one of my dream schools, and I'm feeling a bit stressed about it. Anyone know what my chances of eventually being accepted are? Any advice on what I could do …

2 years ago

Avila Admissions: What can I expect?

Hey guys! I'm currently looking into Avila University as one of my potential options for college. Can anyone share their experience with Avila's admissions process? Are there specific courses or extra …

2 years ago

PSAT: Is Studying Necessary?

Hey guys, I'm a bit confused. Are you actually supposed to study for the PSAT, or is it just a practice test that you take to get a feel for the SAT? What do you all think? Thanks!

2 years ago

Syracuse University Admissions

Hello! I'm planning to apply to Syracuse University next year, and I'm wondering what they look for in applicants regarding stats, extracurriculars, and essays. Does anyone have any advice on how to m …

2 years ago

How important is the AP Chemistry score for college admissions?

So, I'm taking AP Chemistry this year, and I'm pretty nervous about the exam. How much do colleges weigh AP Chemistry scores in admissions? Will a lower score hurt my chances of getting into my dream …

2 years ago

Tips for acing AP Gov FRQ 1?

Hey guys, so I'm a bit worried about the upcoming AP Gov exam, especially FRQ 1. Do you have any advice or tips on how to approach it and do well? Any help would be awesome!

2 years ago

How to calculate weighted GPA?

Hey everyone! I'm a bit confused about calculating my weighted GPA. Can anyone explain the process and the difference between a weighted and unweighted GPA? Any reliable online calculators out there?

2 years ago

Whats the average ACT score in Wisconsin?

Hey guys, I'm from Wisconsin and I was just curious about what the average ACT score is around here. Does anyone have any idea?

2 years ago

Is there a good ACT score for a junior?

Hi! I'm a junior who just took the ACT, and I'm curious about what's considered a good score for someone in my grade. Any thoughts?

2 years ago

Best Criminal Justice Schools?

Hey there, I'm planning on majoring in criminal justice and was wondering if any of you could recommend some of the best criminal justice schools around? I want to make sure I apply to schools with st …

2 years ago

Tips for Crushing the ACT Reading Section?

Hello fellow students! I'm struggling with the ACT reading section. What tips or strategies do y'all have for managing time, reading the passages, and answering questions efficiently? Thanks a ton!

2 years ago

Carnegie Mellon Admissions Stats?

Hey everyone! I'm thinking about applying to Carnegie Mellon next year and I'd love to know the current admissions stats like acceptance rate, average GPA, and test scores. Does anyone have this info? …

2 years ago

Which awards should I aim for in high school to improve my college applications?

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'd like to make my college applications stand out with some awards or recognitions. What are some popular or prestigious awards I can work towards to impro …

2 years ago

What SAT Scores Does Cambridge University Usually Look For?

So, I'm really keen on applying to the University of Cambridge, but I'm not too sure about the SAT score requirements. What range of SAT scores do most successful applicants have? How important are SA …

2 years ago

Competitive ACT score for Ole Miss?

Hello friends! I've been researching the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) as a potential college choice, and I'm curious about what would be a competitive ACT score for admissions? Thanks for any …

2 years ago

Wheaton financial aid?

Hey everyone, I'm really interested in applying to Wheaton College, but I'm wondering what their financial aid packages are like. Does anyone have any experience with this?

2 years ago

What is the SAT score range?

Hi everyone! Can someone tell me what the current SAT score range is? I just took it for the first time and I'm not sure how to interpret my score. Thanks for your help!

2 years ago

UNLV ACT score requirements?

Hey guys! I'm working on my college list, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has piqued my interest. I wanted to know about the ACT score requirements for UNLV, so I can plan my test prepa …

2 years ago

What are valedictorians?

Hey there, I'm a freshman and I've been hearing this term 'valedictorian' thrown around, but I don't really know what it means or why it's important. Can someone please explain what a valedictorian is …

2 years ago

Tips for improving performance on the ACT English section

Hey everyone, I'm currently preparing for the ACT and I feel like I could really use some advice on improving my English score. What are some tried-and-true tips or resources you've used to tackle the …

2 years ago
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