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Hi peeps, junior year's got me looking into majors and I'm leaning towards athletic training. I’m curious about how HBCU programs stack up. Anyone here in an athletic training program at an HBCU? What …
I'm trying to figure out my GPA and how it stacks up. How exactly do you calculate the weighted vs. unweighted GPA, and which one do colleges care about more?
Got my PSAT score back and it's a 1290. How well can this predict my actual SAT score? Should I be pushing for a higher score or is this a stable starting point? Kinda stressed about starting the whol …
I'm super passionate about becoming a doctor, and I value the experience an HBCU could give me. Does anyone have insights into which HBCUs have the best pre-med programs?
Research opportunities and med …
I just got my ACT scores back, and I hit a 30. Pretty stoked, but I'm also trying to figure out what this means for scholarships. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find scholarships that s …
I just got my cumulative GPA, and it's a 3.5 weighted. So here's my question: when colleges see a weighted GPA, do they take the difficulty of courses into account, or will they recalculate it to suit …
I'm pretty good at soccer and I'm hoping to play in college, but I'm not sure about the distinctions between NCAA Divisions I and II. Could someone explain the differences, mainly regarding commitment …
I have the option to take a couple of Pre-AP courses next year. How different are they from regular classes? Is the workload a lot heavier, and is it worth it for college admissions?
So I've just been told I'm salutatorian and that I have to give a speech. Does anyone have suggestions on what I should include or avoid in my salutatorian speech? Any and all advice is welcome!
Just heard back from a college with an offer of 'provisional admission.' Can anyone explain what this means for me as an applicant? How does it differ from regular admission, and what should I be awar …
Junior year has me swamped with studying and I need to prioritize. When it comes to the SAT, which subjects are included, and how should I allocate my study time effectively among them?
North Carolina has a few HBCUs and I'm pondering which ones stand out, particularly for their academic reputation and campus life. Anyone here from NC HBCUs who can offer a junior some much-needed gui …
Okay, so my GPA isn’t the best, it’s a C average right now. I'm junior and I'm starting to worry about college. What steps can I take to boost my chances of getting into a good school with this GPA?
I’m in the midst of college searching and am really interested in HBCUs. Can anyone share insights on what aspects make an HBCU particularly notable when I’m deciding where to apply?
I'm prepping for the ACT and kinda stressed about what calculators I can bring. Can someone break down what's allowed and what's not? I don't want to show up with the wrong one and get thrown off my g …
Okay, so math isn't my strongest suit and I'm aiming to improve my SAT/ACT score. For those who've worked with tutors, what qualities made your SAT/ACT math tutor excellent and how did they help you b …
So I got a 1140 on the PSAT and I'm wondering, what might this translate to on the actual SAT? I get that it's not exact, but a ballpark figure would be super helpful!
Alright guys, I’m researching HBCU Engineering programs on the rise. It's a little overwhelming, so can anyone here help narrow down the list with some firsthand knowledge of the best programs?
I'm trying to figure out what my PSAT score of 1310 might mean for the SAT. How accurate is this score as a predictor for the SAT, and what should my target score range be when I start prepping for th …
Juggling the idea of working part-time in college. Can someone explain the basics of work-study programs? I'm not sure exactly how they work and if they would be a good fit for me while studying.