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Feeling a little bit stressed because the college that I accepted doesn't feel like the perfect fit. I'm considering a transfer after my freshman year. How do colleges view freshman year transfers and …
Hey community, so I'm thinking about applying to Penn State. What's the deal with GPAs there? Like, what is the average GPA for an incoming freshman, and can extracurricular achievements make up for a …
Hi y'all, I'm getting my application ready for Michigan State University and I'm a bit stressed about my GPA. What's the lowdown on their GPA requirements? Does it vary by program?
So I'm a bit anxious because there's a family event that might clash with my AP exam dates. What's the usual protocol if I miss my AP exam? Is there a way to reschedule, or do I lose out on the opport …
I keep hearing that sophomore year is the hardest year of high school. For those who've been through it, why is that the case? Is it the classes, the social scene, or starting to think about college? …
Hey everyone, with AP exams fast approaching, I've been trying to plan out my study schedule and breaks. Can anyone tell me how long each AP exam will take this year? Specifically, I'm enrolled in AP …
I've heard rumors that occasionally colleges might let you know their admission decision before the date they stated. Is this true? Has anyone had an experience where they got their admissions decisio …
Hi friends, as I'm entering my junior year I've started to look at colleges and Drake University caught my eye. I like the size and the community feel, but I also want to consider other options. Can a …
Hey everyone, just feeling a tad anxious about how the UC schools might view my freshman year grades. I've heard mixed things and wondered what the definitive take was. Do UCs consider your freshman y …
Hey everyone, I'm in my junior year and I've been thinking a lot about college applications. What's a good number of AP exams to aim for if I want to be competitive for top-tier colleges? Is there a s …
So, I'm trying to plan my sophomore year schedule. Is taking AP World History a good idea? Will it be too much with all the other stuff I have going on (sports, clubs, etc.)? I want to hear your exper …
In the process of shortlisting schools and UConn's on my list! Anyone knows if UConn places more emphasis on weighted or unweighted GPA? I've got a 4.0W and a 3.7UW GPA, and I'm just wondering how I s …
The community involvement aspect of Roger Williams University is really appealing to me. Any suggestions for other colleges with a strong sense of service and community engagement?
Hey everyone! I've been thinking a lot about graduating early and was wondering if anyone here has experience with that. What are the steps I need to take to graduate early during my senior year? Does …
Hey folks! So I'm in my junior year, and University of Texas at San Antonio seems like a great fit for me. But, I'm a little worried about grades. Does anyone know what GPA they're looking for at UTSA …
Hey folks, junior here stressing a tad about the whole college admissions thing. Trying to aim high and Yale’s of course on the list. What’s the deets on what makes a student profile pop for Yale? Are …
Hello! I’m really intent on pursuing pre-med, and Baylor's program has caught my eye. I'm hoping to add more colleges to my list that have equally strong pre-med tracks. Any suggestions?
I've heard a lot about AP exams being curved but never really understood how that works. Does anyone have insight on whether certain AP exams are curved more than others?
So my parents keep mentioning that they went to X University and that it might give me a 'legacy' advantage. What's the real talk on legacy admissions? How much can it actually affect my chances of ge …
I’m just starting to realize how competitive Ivy Leagues are, but I’m really drawn to Yale’s intellectual community. For safety, can anyone suggest some alternative colleges with a similar atmosphere?