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Hey everyone, I've been hearing about this 'State AP Scholar' award and I'm curious about the requirements to earn it. What do you need to achieve and how many AP exams must you take to qualify?

I have a passion for app development, and I've heard app competitions can look great on college applications. Are there any good recommendations for competitions I can participate in during high schoo …

Hey guys! I was wondering how I can check if my PSAT score qualifies me for National Merit Finalist status. Do they publish the qualifying scores online? If so, where can I find that information? Than …

Hey everyone! I'm always hearing about people with super high GPAs, but I'm wondering, what's a normal or average GPA for high school students? And do colleges even look at applicants with lower GPAs …

I'm applying to the University of Michigan and feeling a bit nervous about my chances. Does anyone know what the overall acceptance rate has been like in recent years? I'm just trying to get a better …

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in applying to Yale in the future, but I'm curious about their admission rate. Does anybody have any information on how competitive it is to get in?

Hi everyone! As I'm considering applying to the University of Florida, I want to learn more about what their admissions officers look for in applicants. Can anyone share insights on what factors or qu …

Hey everyone! I've been really passionate about meteorology for a while now, and I'm planning on turning it into a career. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for colleges that offer str …

I'm applying to Boston University using the ED2 option and I'm a bit stressed about when the decisions will be released. Does anyone know the typical decision release date? Any help would be appreciat …

Hi everyone! I'm thinking of applying to Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) through the Regular Decision process. I'm wondering if anyone knows the acceptance rate for RD and if there's anythi …

Hello! I just wanted to ask if anyone knows what the cutoff scores for National Merit Scholarship semifinalists usually are. Is it different for each state? If so, how can I find out the cutoff for my …

Hello! I'm an out-of-state student interested in applying to UF. Does anyone know their acceptance rate for out-of-state applicants? Is it more competitive than for in-state applicants?

Roll Tide! I'm planning on applying to the University of Alabama next year. What GPA should I aim for to maximize my chances of getting in? Any advice from current students would be awesome.

Hi guys! I'm thinking about applying Early Decision to NYU. I was just wondering if their early acceptance rate is higher or lower compared to the regular decision rate? Thanks in advance!

Hey y'all, I'm starting to work on my college essays and I'm finding it a bit difficult to come up with strong arguments to support my points. Can you guys share some tips or ideas on what makes an ar …

Hi everyone, I'm considering applying to North Carolina State University (NCSU) and I'm curious about the GPA requirements for admissions. Does anyone have any info on their average admitted student's …

Hi guys! I'm thinking about majoring in biology and I'm wondering which colleges have great biology programs. Can anyone recommend some schools with strong undergraduate biology programs and good rese …

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in applying to Penn State's College of Engineering, but I can't seem to find a specific acceptance rate for it. Does anyone know what the acceptance rate is for the …

Hey there! I'm thinking of applying to GWU through Early Decision, but I'm curious about the acceptance rates for ED. Does anyone know if it's higher or lower compared to Regular Decision? Would apply …

Hey y'all! Does anyone know where I can find the UC essay prompts for this year? Are they the same as last year's, or do they change annually? I want to get a head start on brainstorming and drafting …