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Interesting Debate Topics?

My school's debate club is trying to brainstorm some new topics for upcoming events. What are some current, thought-provoking debate questions that high schoolers would find engaging?

2 years ago

AP Classes Difficulty: How would you rank them?

Hi everyone! I'm planning out my schedule for next year, and I'm curious about the difficulty of various AP classes. Is there a tier list for considering how challenging these courses may be? Please s …

2 years ago

What is the ACT equivalent score for a 980 SAT?

So I took the SAT and got a 980. I'm considering taking the ACT instead, but I would like to know what my current SAT score would be equivalent to on the ACT. Can anyone help me with a conversion? Tha …

2 years ago

Emory admissions and choosing a major

Hey everyone! I'm checking out Emory University, and I'm curious if they admit students by major? Will my chances change depending on the major I choose? Anyone who knows about this, please enlighten …

2 years ago

Getting into Michigan—How Tough?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've been looking at my college options recently. I'm really interested in the University of Michigan, but I've heard it's pretty competitive. What do you think my chances a …

2 years ago

UT Austin priority admission?

Hey everyone! I was just wondering if UT Austin has a priority deadline or any sort of priority admission process that helps with increasing your chances? I wanna make sure I stay on track with all th …

2 years ago

What is the acceptance rate for rolling admissions at Penn State?

Hey fellow applicants, I'm planning on applying for Penn State with rolling admissions. Does anyone know if their acceptance rate is higher or lower for this kind of application? Thanks!

2 years ago

UChicago essay questions

Hey everyone! I'm applying to UChicago soon, and I know they have some unique essay prompts. Can anyone share what kinds of essay questions they have seen or written previously for UChicago applicatio …

2 years ago

NYU Admission Difficulty

I've been really interested in applying to NYU lately, and I was just wondering how difficult it is to get accepted. Can anyone share their experience or any insights about the admissions process at N …

2 years ago

What are SUNY Binghamton's GPA requirements?

I've started looking into colleges, and SUNY Binghamton is one of my choices. Does anyone know their GPA requirements for admissions? If so, how competitive is their admissions process?

2 years ago

New York University Admission Rates

Hi all! I've been looking into NYU as one of my top college choices, but I'm a bit overwhelmed by its admission rates. What's the general admission rate for this university? Additionally, does anyone …

2 years ago

FAFSA income limit?

Does anyone know if there's an income limit for FAFSA eligibility? I'm trying to estimate how much financial aid I might receive before applying next year.

2 years ago

NMSC Requirements

Hey guys! I'm trying to get a better understanding of the National Merit Scholarship requirements. Can anyone explain what I need to achieve in order to qualify for this scholarship? Is there a specif …

2 years ago

How to approach emailing admissions officers?

Hey everyone! I've been considering emailing admissions officers to ask a few questions and show my interest in their schools. What's the best way to approach writing these emails? And is it okay to a …

2 years ago

Army universities in the U.S.—how do admissions work?

Hey guys, I'm strongly considering joining an army university in the U.S. for my college education. Can someone explain the admissions process for these schools? Are they drastically different from tr …

2 years ago

SAT score release time

Hey guys! I took the SAT recently and now I'm waiting for my scores. I'm not sure when they'll be out. Can anyone tell me what time the SAT scores are usually released on the release date? Thanks in a …

2 years ago

What are the hardest colleges to get into based on acceptance rates?

I'm curious about which colleges have the lowest acceptance rates and are considered the hardest to get into. Can anyone provide a list of these schools? I want to know what I'm up against!

2 years ago

Need help brainstorming ideas for an argumentative essay for my English class

Hey fellow students! I need to write an argumentative essay for my English class, but I'm struggling to come up with a compelling topic. If you guys could suggest some interesting ideas that would eng …

2 years ago

UC Application Insight Questions

Hey guys! I'm kinda new here and I'm working on my UC application. Does anyone have tips for answering the Personal Insight Questions? I want to make my answers stand out, but I'm not sure where to st …

2 years ago

What's the national average SAT score right now?

Hi y'all! I took the SAT recently and I'm trying to compare my score to the national average. What's the current national average SAT score?

2 years ago
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