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Deadline for submitting mid-year reports?

What's up, everyone? I'm a bit confused about when mid-year reports are typically due for college applications. Can anyone shed some light on this deadline? It's my first time applying and I don't wan …

2 years ago

Determining a good class rank percentile

Hi everyone! I'm curious about what a good class rank percentile would be. Are there any general guidelines or benchmarks for a competitive class rank?

2 years ago

How does the Ross cross-campus transfer process work?

I'm considering a cross-campus transfer into the Ross School of Business at UMich. Does anyone have any experience with this process or any advice on improving my chances? I really want to get into Ro …

2 years ago

AP Biology Exam Scoring?

Hey, quick question: How is the AP Biology exam scored? What do I need to get a 5? Feeling a bit anxious and I wanna know what I'm aiming for!

2 years ago

NSLC program experiences?

Hey, I was considering applying for the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) programs. Can anyone share their experience and if they found it helpful? Any input on which specific programs wer …

2 years ago

What does a 1490 SAT score mean in terms of percentiles?

Hey everyone, I took the SAT and received a 1490. I was curious about the percentile that corresponds to this score - basically, where I stand when compared to other test-takers. Could anyone provide …

2 years ago

AP Biology: To Take or Not to Take?

Hey everyone, I'm currently choosing my classes for next year and I've been debating whether or not to take AP Biology. I'm interested in majoring in something science-related, but I've heard mixed re …

2 years ago

What does 'RD' mean in college admissions?

Hi all! I've been seeing the abbreviation 'RD' quite often in the context of college admissions. Can someone please help me understand what it stands for and how it's different from other admission ty …

2 years ago

How can I write a successful personal statement for college applications?

As a high school junior, I'm starting to think about college apps. Can anyone provide insights or share experiences about writing a personal statement that will help me get into my dream schools?

2 years ago

Skipping a grade - Pros and cons?

So I have this opportunity to skip a grade, which would mean I could graduate high school earlier. On one hand, I'm really excited about the prospect, but on the other, I'm worried if it could hurt my …

2 years ago

980 PSAT to SAT conversion?

Hey guys, I got a 980 on my PSAT and I'm wondering how this might translate to my SAT score.

Is there some kind of formula or an estimate of what my SAT score might be based on this PSAT result?

2 years ago

Becoming a Valedictorian?

Hey everyone! I'm aiming to become the valedictorian of my senior class, and I was wondering if any of you have advice? What do you think it takes to stand out academically and be recognized as valedi …

2 years ago

Easiest majors to get into?

Hello peeps! So, I was wondering, what are some of the easiest majors to get into at most universities? I'm trying to figure out my best options for my upcoming college applications. Any opinions or s …

2 years ago

SAT Writing: Subject-Verb Agreement?

I've been struggling with subject-verb agreement questions on the SAT Writing section. Can someone provide some tips or resources to help me improve in this area?

2 years ago

Understanding a 3.6 GPA?

So I have a 3.6 GPA, but I'm not entirely sure how good that is in the grand scheme of things. Can anyone here give me some insight into what a 3.6 GPA really means for college admissions?

2 years ago

Converting a 101 GPA to a 4.0 scale?

Hi everyone, my school uses a weird GPA scale, and mine is a 101. Does anyone know how to convert this into the more common 4.0 scale for college applications? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Prestigious Summer Programs for High Schoolers

Hi all! I'm a current junior and I'm starting to look into some prestigious summer programs for high school students to help strengthen my college applications. Can anyone suggest some well-regarded, …

2 years ago

Considering a Telecom Degree

Hey, I'm a junior and I've been exploring different majors for college. One field that caught my attention is telecommunication. Can anyone give me more info on what a telecom degree involves and what …

2 years ago

Using UC Scout for AP Biology?

Does anyone have any experience using UC Scout for taking AP Biology? I'm considering it as an option to prepare for the AP exam. Any recommendations on whether or not it's a good resource?

2 years ago

Why Purdue essay example?

Hey everyone! For those of you who applied to Purdue, can you help me with some ideas for the 'Why Purdue' essay? If you're comfortable sharing your essay as an example, that would be super helpful to …

2 years ago
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