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Yo! So I've been dreaming of Tar Heel blue and really want to get into UNC Chapel Hill. I'm working hard to keep my grades up, but what's the GPA that UNC expects from their applicants? Just want to m …

Hi everyone! Junior year is coming to a close and I need to pick my summer activities. I've heard that colleges look favorably upon certain activities, but what do those typically include? Would they …

I really vibe with Skidmore's focus on creativity and fostering a supportive environment for its students. Does anyone have recommendations for other schools that prioritize creative programs and have …

So, I'm a freshman right now and starting to think ahead to sophomore year. What are the pros and cons of living off campus versus staying in the dorms? I'm all for being independent but I'm not sure …

I've heard Princeton's admission process is holistic, but I'm still curious about the stats and extracurriculars for the typical accepted student. It’d really help me to see if I have what it takes or …

Anyone else biting their nails waiting for Northeastern's early action decisions? I applied early and just wanted to check if there is a usual timeframe for when they let us know.

Hey everyone, as a junior starting to eye some Ivies, I’m kinda stressing about my GPA. For those who've gotten into Harvard or know the stats, what kind of GPA are they looking for, weighted and unwe …

Hey guys, so Northwestern is my dream school, and I'm really interested to know what kind of students they accept. Does anyone know the kinds of achievements, both academic and extracurricular, Northw …

Hey folks, I'm currently a junior and starting to look more seriously at my college list. I know BYU is pretty selective, but how high of a GPA should I have to be a solid applicant? I'm doing well in …

Hi guys! So, I'm in the midst of my college search and Iona College caught my eye. To anyone who's familiar, could you share what the accepted student profile generally looks like? I'd appreciate know …

Feeling a bit anxious here. I'm trying to plan out financially how I'm gonna make college work and ASU is on my list. Does anyone know what the GPA requirements are for scholarship eligibility over at …

Hello guys! As a current freshman, I'm figuring out my class schedule for sophomore year and I'm sorta on the fence about signing up for AP classes. Is it better to wait until junior year to start wit …

Does anyone know what kind of GPA Harvard usually expects? I know there's no 'official' cutoff but there's gotta be a range most admits fall into, right? How much can strong test scores or extracurric …

Okay, so I'm looking at UGA as one of my top choices, but I'm just not sure if my GPA is up to par. Can anyone who attends UGA, or is familiar with its admissions, give me a heads up on what they're l …

Dartmouth is my dream school and I'm busting my chops trying to get my grades up. What GPA do I need to be a strong contender? Does Dartmouth focus more on weighted or unweighted GPAs, and how much le …

Hi peeps, I've been looking at Texas State as one of my top choices and I’m curious about what their average GPA requirement is for incoming freshmen. Trying to gauge how competitive my 3.7 unweighted …

Yo, I've been grinding through the IB program and it's kind of killing me, ngl. But do colleges really care about IB students more than AP students or others? Is this pain going to pay off when I star …

I've got the option to take AP European History next year (as a sophomore), but I'm unsure if it's the right decision. Is the workload manageable for someone who isn't an upperclassman yet? Did any of …

Alright, so I'm super into STEM and Georgia Tech is at the top of my list. Can someone help me figure out what GPA range they consider competitive for applicants? Would be great to get a sense of wher …

I’m aiming for Georgia Tech and wondering about the ACT scores of students who get in. Can anyone share the score range or even personal experiences with the ACT and getting accepted to Georgia Tech? …