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Getting into CalArts: portfolio advice?

Hey everyone, as a junior I'm starting to think about applying to CalArts next year, and I know the portfolio is a huge aspect of their admissions process. Can any current students or alumni provide s …

2 years ago

MIT located in California?

I've been told by a friend that there's an MIT campus in California, but I can't find any information about it online. Is there an MIT campus in California or is it just the one in Massachusetts?

2 years ago

Loyola University Chicago ACT Scores?

Hey guys! I'm looking at Loyola University Chicago and I wanted to know what kind of ACT scores they're looking for. What's the average ACT score they accept? Feeling a bit stressed about whether mine …

2 years ago

AP Biology Exam: Best study resources and tips?

Hi guys, I'm currently taking AP Biology and want to start preparing for the exam. What are some best resources (like review books or websites) that you'd recommend? Also, do you have any study tips o …

2 years ago

Asking for quality recommendation letters?

Hi! I'm currently a junior and I know I'll need recommendation letters for my college applications. I was wondering how to approach teachers and request a strong recommendation letter? Are there any s …

2 years ago

What GPA is needed to be competitive for Rice University?

Hey everyone! I'm looking into Rice University as one of my top choices, and I'm curious about what kind of GPA would make me a competitive applicant there. What GPA range should I aim for to increase …

2 years ago

What's the average GPA for incoming students at FIT?

Hey guys, I've been looking into the Fashion Institute of Technology and I'm curious about their average GPA for admitted students. Has anyone got any recent stats for this? Thanks!

2 years ago

Minimum SAT score for UCLA?

Hey, everyone! I was just wondering if there's a minimum SAT score requirement for UCLA. What's considered a competitive score for admission?

2 years ago

SAT requirements for Hunter College?

Hi all! I'm looking to apply to Hunter College and was curious about their SAT requirements. Does anybody know what the average SAT score is for admitted students? Appreciate any info!

2 years ago

Science Olympiad prep?

I'll be participating in the Science Olympiad soon, and I want to make sure I'm well-prepared. Can anyone share their experiences and study techniques for success in this competition? Thanks a lot!

2 years ago

Suny New Paltz test-optional?

Hey guys! I'm currently looking at SUNY New Paltz as one of my top choices for college, and I was wondering if they're test-optional now, considering the ongoing pandemic situation. Any info would be …

2 years ago

Need-blind colleges: Pros and cons?

I've recently learned about need-blind colleges and how they don't consider financial need while making admission decisions. Can you guys give me some pros and cons of attending a need-blind college? …

2 years ago

Pepperdine University average ACT score

Hi! I'm a junior thinking about applying to Pepperdine, and I'm curious to know the average ACT score for admitted students. Can anyone give me some insight into this? Thanks so much!

2 years ago

How should a teacher write a letter of recommendation?

One of my teachers has asked me for guidance on writing my letter of recommendation. They want it to be in a doc format. What kind of structure and content should they include? Any advice for them wou …

2 years ago

Figuring out GPA with honors classes?

Hey everyone! Quick question: how do I figure out my GPA when I've taken honors classes? Do they get a sort of 'weighted' value in my GPA? I keep hearing about weighted and unweighted GPAs, but I'm ki …

2 years ago

Best resources for studying AP Human Geography?

Hi! So I'm about to take AP Human Geography next semester, and I heard that it can be pretty challenging. Does anyone have any tips, resources, or methods that they used to study for this class and th …

2 years ago

AP classes and credit hours?

Hi folks! I've been taking a few AP classes this year, and I'm curious about something. If I get a good score on the AP exams, how many college credit hours do these AP classes typically give me? I co …

2 years ago

How tough is it to get into Florida State?

Hi everyone! I'm thinking about applying to Florida State University but I'm wondering how difficult it is to get in. Can anyone share their experiences applying, such as average GPA or extracurricula …

2 years ago

What GPA should I shoot for when applying to University of Central Florida?

Hi all! I've been looking into the University of Central Florida and I'm really liking what I see so far. I just wanted to know if any of you have info on what GPA I should be aiming for to secure a s …

2 years ago

Kent State ACT Requirements?

Hello everyone! Can someone please tell me what the admission requirements are for Kent State with regard to ACT scores? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago
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