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I'm a little confused about calculating high school GPA. How do schools typically calculate GPA, and how can I calculate my own? Is there a difference between weighted and unweighted GPAs?

Hey there! I've got a question about Duke University's admissions process. Do they conduct interviews with applicants? If so, are interviews required for admission?

Hey all, I'm interested in Colby College and was wondering if anyone knows whether they are need-blind during the admissions process. Will my financial need impact my chances of getting in?

Hi there, I'm currently a junior and I've been thinking about applying to NYU for college. I'm not entirely set on a specific major yet, but I was wondering if there are any majors that are more easil …

Hello, quick question: I'm thinking about applying to Johns Hopkins and I'm curious about the acceptance rate. Does anyone have any information on the current acceptance rate at Hopkins University? Th …

Hey guys, I'm looking into transferring to Stanford University, and I'm wondering what GPA they typically look for in successful transfer applicants? Thanks for the help!

Hi everyone, I'm really interested in studying anthropology when I head off to college, but I need some help in finding the top schools that offer anthropology majors. Anyone got any suggestions? Than …

I'm a high school junior planning to apply to a few UC schools next year. Is there a limit to how many UCs we're allowed to apply to? And should I go for all of them or focus on just a few?

Hey, I'm starting my college essays and I wanted to know how many essays does Harvard require for their application? Thanks!

Hey guys! I'm super interested in majoring in robotics engineering and I was wondering if y'all could help me identify some of the top 10 colleges for this field? I want to make sure I'm applying to t …

Hey all, I'm really interested in attending the University of Florida for college. What's the current acceptance rate for UF Gators? Also, has it been increasing or decreasing in recent years?

I'm aiming to become an AP Scholar with Distinction, but I could use some tips from people who've already done it. What strategies did you use to achieve this distinction? Thanks for any help!

Is it possible to access my old SAT scores from previous test dates? Where can I find them? I'm trying to see how much I've improved over time and possibly gauge what my chances are at getting into my …

Hey everybody! Wake Forest is my dream school, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to make my application stand out. What are some key factors to focus on for admission? Any success stories or t …

Hey everyone, I was wondering if there's any way to get our AP scores earlier than when they're officially released. I'm just really anxious to see how I did. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated!

I'm considering applying to Georgetown but I'm not sure if they offer the ED2 option. Can anyone confirm if they do? If so, is there any significant advantage to applying ED2 over Regular Decision in …

I know Cornell has several different colleges under it, like CALS and the College of Engineering. How do the acceptance rates differ among the different colleges? Is it easier to get into some than ot …

In terms of coursework and academic rigor, what are some colleges that have a reputation for being super difficult?

Hey, so I just took the APUSH exam and I'm anxiously waiting for the scores. Can anyone tell me when we should expect those results to be released? Thanks in advance!

Hi there! Just a curious high schooler here. Does anyone have any idea when UVA typically sends out their acceptance letters? Thanks in advance!