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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!
Hey folks, I'm working on applying for financial aid and I was wondering if anyone knows the income limits for receiving a Pell Grant? I just want to make sure I'm eligible for it before I start resea …
Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about the ACT scoring system. What's the lowest ACT score you can get? I want to know the range of possible scores so I can set realistic goals for myself.
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about taking the ACT. I've heard people talk about getting a 'perfect score' on the test. What exactly constitutes a perfect ACT score? Is it differen …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior working on my college applications, and I'm a bit confused about the difference between weighted and unweighted GPAs. Could anyone please explain the difference, and what co …
Hey all! I've recently been looking into Western Illinois University and I wanted to know more about their admissions process. Can someone please share what they know about their application, deadline …
Hey everyone, I've been dreaming of going to Harvard University since I was a kid. Does anyone know what kind of GPA I should aim for to get into Harvard? Are there any specific GPA requirements for a …
Hey everyone, I've seen various numbers floating around, but what's the highest possible SAT score? Just wanted to know how close I am to the top. Thanks!
So, I've been working on my college essays and I'm kinda stuck on how to describe myself in a way that stands out. Any ideas or suggestions on unique words or phrases to use when talking about my pers …
Hey guys! So, I've been getting straight A's in all my classes, and I wanted to know what that would look like on a 4.0 scale GPA. Can anyone tell me what GPA a straight 'A' average would be? Thank yo …
Hey there! I'm thinking of applying to the University of Washington, but I'm a little unsure about the entry requirements. Can anyone help by listing what an incoming freshman needs to get in? Thanks …
So, I got a 25 on the ACT and I'm curious about what percentile that represents. Can someone help clarify this for me? Also, would it be advisable to retake the test for a higher score?
So, I've heard a lot about AP classes but I'm still not completely sure about their benefits. Can anyone explain what they really do for us, either in high school or when applying to colleges?
Hey everyone! I'm working on my application for Tufts University and I'm kind of stuck on the 'Why Tufts?' essay. Does anyone have any advice on what to include or avoid? Are there certain topics that …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior who's thinking about applying to VCU next year. Can anyone here provide some insight into their admission requirements, like what GPA or test scores they're lo …
Hey guys, just wondering - what's the typical deadline for early action/decision applications? I want to ensure I have my applications turned in on time.
Hey all, I've heard a lot about the 'Big Ten' schools, but I don't really know which schools they are. Can somebody help me out and list them? Thanks!