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Hey everyone! I've been looking into the University of Buffalo as a possible college option, and I can't seem to nail down the exact cost of tuition, room, and board. Can anyone provide some insights …

Hi there! I'm a high school junior thinking about applying to Wesleyan University. Can someone tell me what their acceptance rate is like? Also, any suggestions on what they're looking for in applican …

So I'm considering the United States Naval Academy as one of my top choices, but I'm not sure if my SAT score is good enough. What's the average SAT score for admitted students? Also, how much does th …

Hey guys, I'm getting ready to take my SAT and was wondering, what SAT scores do most colleges look for while considering applicants? Should I aim for a certain score to play it safe? Thanks in advanc …

I've been hearing a lot about the UC system, but I'm not quite sure what it is. Can someone give me a brief overview of the UC system and what makes it unique?

Hi there! So, I've been thinking about college applications and I'm a little confused. Do colleges usually focus on weighted or unweighted GPAs during the admissions process? If it varies, how can I f …

Hey guys! Does anyone know what the average SAT score is for students admitted to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)? I just want to know if my current SAT score is on par with the average or if I …

Hey, I'm researching Ivy League schools and I'm curious about Cornell's acceptance rate. Does anyone have the latest statistics and what kind of students they prefer?

I've seen people discuss '8/9' grade online, and I'm not really sure what they're talking about. What does 8/9 grade mean exactly? Is it just another way of referring to a specific time in high school …

Hi all! I'm thinking of applying to the University of Wisconsin and wanted to know what the average ACT score of admitted students is. Should I aim for a specific score to maximize my chances of accep …

Hey everyone, I've heard a lot about UC University, but I'm not exactly sure what it is. Is it a single university or a group of schools? Can someone explain the UC system and its various campuses to …

I'm in my junior year right now and VCU is on my list of potential colleges. What are the average SAT scores for students admitted to Virginia Commonwealth University? Do they have a minimum SAT requi …

Hi guys! I'm interested in applying to Wheaton College, and I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea about their financial aid packages. How generous are they? What kind of aid should I expect …

Hey there, I'm an aspiring artist and have been exploring my options for post-secondary study. Which art schools are considered the best in the U.S.? Thanks!

Hey, I'm trying to figure out how much it costs to attend Villanova. I've seen the tuition cost, but does anyone know what the price would be when accounting for room and board as well?

Hi, I got a 27 on my ACT and I'm curious about what schools would consider accepting me with that score. Can anyone provide a list or suggestions of colleges that might admit students with a 27 ACT sc …

Hi all, this is my first year taking AP classes and I'm a bit stressed about AP scores. When do College Board usually release the scores for AP exams? Thanks in advance!

I've seen 'USC' used to mean different universities. Is there a consistent meaning or usage of 'USC' as a university abbreviation? Thanks for the clarification!

Hey there, I was checking out UCLA as one of my top choices and was just curious, what's the average GPA for students admitted there? I want to know if I'm in the ballpark. Cheers!

Hey guys, I'm looking into applying to the University of Michigan. Anyone have any idea what their SAT requirements are like? I want to know if I have a good shot at being competitive. Thanks!