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Looking for pre-med programs during high school

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and very interested in pursuing a career in medicine. I was wondering if anyone knows of any pre-med programs or summer camps specifically designed for high s …

2 years ago

Understanding the SAT Math section

Can someone break down the SAT Math section for me? Like, what topics are covered and what types of problems would I encounter? Also, any tips for tackling the tougher problems?

2 years ago

Scholarship Applications for Juniors?

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and was wondering if there are any scholarships that I could start applying for now? I want to get ahead and find ways to finance my college education. Any advice …

2 years ago

Understanding SAT 1 scoring?

Hello everyone! I'm a junior gearing up for the SAT next year, and I'm a bit confused about SAT 1 scoring. Can someone please explain the scoring system and how it compares to the ACT? Thanks so much!

2 years ago

Stanford Summer Session Selectivity?

I'm considering applying to the Stanford Summer Session. I was wondering, how selective is this program? Does anybody here know the acceptance rate or what the admissions committee looks for in applic …

2 years ago

Examples of Harvard accepted applications?

Hello! I'm currently working on my college applications and am considering applying to Harvard. Does anyone have access to examples of accepted Harvard applications or know where I might be able to fi …

2 years ago

Letter of Recommendation for College

Hey everyone, I need to ask one of my teachers for a letter of recommendation for college, but I'm a little nervous about it. Can someone give me some advice on how to approach my teacher and what I s …

2 years ago

Is a 2.1 GPA considered bad?

Hi people, I was wondering if a 2.1 GPA is considered bad? I'm a bit worried that my GPA is too low for getting into a decent college. Any thoughts on what I should do to improve my chances at admissi …

2 years ago

What are NYU's entrance requirements?

Hey guys, I'm really interested in applying to New York University next year. Can someone breakdown the entrance requirements for me? Any help would be appreciated!

2 years ago

Is a 4.7 GPA considered good for college admissions?

Hey guys! I currently have a 4.7 weighted GPA and I'm wondering if this is considered good for applying to top-tier colleges? Does anyone else have a similar GPA and if so, how does it affect your col …

2 years ago

Medical School Path for High Schoolers

Hey friends, I'm a junior, and I want to plan my high school and college path towards medical school. Can anyone provide a step-by-step guide or some advice on what I should focus on, from high school …

2 years ago

Calculating GPA on a 6.0 Scale

Yo, my school uses a 6.0 GPA scale, and I'm having trouble figuring it out. How do you calculate your GPA on a 6.0 scale? Is the process any different from the 4.0 scale? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

PSAT in Florida: Any Differences?

Hey, I live in Florida and I'm planning to take the PSAT soon. Is there any difference in the test format, registration process, or anything else between other states and Florida?

2 years ago

How to apply to California colleges?

Hello everyone! I'm super interested in applying to colleges in California. What's the application process like, and does it differ from other states? Are there any specific things I should be aware o …

2 years ago

Is a 24 ACT score good enough?

Hey all! I just got my ACT scores and ended up with a 24. Is that considered a good score for college admissions? I'm not aiming for Ivy League schools, but I'd still like to attend a decent college.

2 years ago

SMU Test-Optional Admissions?

Quick question – is Southern Methodist University (SMU) test-optional for college admissions? If so, how do they evaluate applicants without test scores? Thanks!

2 years ago

APUSH Exam Scoring?

Hey y'all, I just took the APUSH exam and I'm wondering how the scoring works. Can someone explain the process and what score range is considered passing or good? Thanks!

2 years ago

College application deadlines: when are the last days to apply?

Hey, guys! I'm a little bit stressed out about college applications. Can someone help me out by providing a general timeline for the last day to apply to colleges (EA, ED, and RD)? I know it varies by …

2 years ago

Northeastern ACT Score?

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and looking into colleges for next year. I was wondering what the average ACT score is for students accepted to Northeastern University. Any suggestions on what ta …

2 years ago

Is a 24 ACT score considered good?

Hey guys! I just got my ACT scores back and I got a 24 composite score. Is this considered a good score for college admissions? Can I expect to get into decent schools with this score, or should I ret …

2 years ago
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