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Navigating UGA Admissions

Hey fam, I'm a junior looking at University of Georgia for my college dreams. I was wondering if any of y'all have the low down on UGA's admission process - what they look for primarily, any pointers …

2 months ago

U of California application process

Hello! I'm planning to apply to the University of California system. What's their application process like? Are there any unique steps I should be aware of?

2 months ago

Predictions on my SAT score after a 1090 PSAT

Hey everyone, can anyone give me an estimate on what my final SAT score might be considering I got a 1090 on my PSAT? I feel like it isn't very high and I'm a bit stressed about it. Would love any ins …

2 months ago

What is the SAT Score Composed of?

Hey folks, I'm a junior looking at colleges and I've seen a lot of stuff about SAT scores. I know that they matter for admissions, but what is the score actually out of? How is it broken down? I'd app …

2 months ago

Converting New SAT Score to Old

Hey there. I'm kinda confused because my prep resources have scores based on the old SAT, but I took the new one. Is there a way to reliably convert my new SAT score to the old scale?

2 months ago

Ways to achieve a high SAT score?

Curious as to how I could score high on the SAT test. What strategies should I follow? Should I focus on specific sections or take a well-rounded approach? Also, how much prep is 'enough' prep?

2 months ago

What's the admission process like at Tufts?

I'm a junior looking at Tufts for college and was wondering what the admission process is like. Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect or any tips on how to make my application stand out? Thanks …

2 months ago

How much is the tuition at UNCA?

Hello everyone, junior here starting to make sense of college costs. UNCA has made its way onto my list, but I couldn't find a clear answer on their tuition. Can any of you fill me in? Thanks!

2 months ago

How to ask a teacher for a college recommendation letter?

Hey peeps! I'm about to start applying to colleges and I heard that a good teacher recommendation letter can really boost your application. Any ideas on which teacher to ask and how to ask them? Do I …

2 months ago

Insights on Penn State's Financial Aid

Hello people, Penn State is one of my top choices for next year. However, tuition might be a roadblock. Can anyone here share their experience with financial aids at this school? I'm eager to know mor …

2 months ago

GPA Scoring in Detail

Hey guys, I'm gearing up for fall applications and I'm kind of stressing about my GPA. Can anyone break down for me in super simple terms how the GPA scoring system works? How about the weighted and u …

2 months ago

Getting a Letter of Recommendation

I'm starting my senior year and I know I should be thinking about letters of recommendation for my college apps. What's the best way to approach a teacher for this? Any advice for choosing which teach …

2 months ago

What's the acceptance rate like at University of Texas San Antonio?

Hello everyone, doing some college shopping and UT San Antonio has caught my eye. Does anyone know what their acceptance rate looks like? Trying to get a sense of my chances. Thanks!

2 months ago

GPA for Texas State University Applications?

Howdy folks! I'm a high school junior from Texas and I've got Texas State University on my shortlist for college. Anybody has any clue about what kind of GPA Texas State usually expects from high scho …

2 months ago

What's the average GPA for students at Lehigh University?

Hello all, Lehigh University is one of my top choices for college. Does anyone know what the average GPA of admitted students is? I'm trying to understand if my grades match up. Thanks!

2 months ago

Stanford Requirements for ACT: What's the average score?

Greetings everyone! I'm planning on taking the ACT soon and wondered what kind of scores Stanford typically looks for? I'd appreciate if recent applicants or those familiar with the admissions process …

2 months ago

What's Chapman University's Cost of Attendance?

Hello folks! I’ve been doing some college budgeting and was really curious about Chapman University. With tuition, housing, meals, books, and the whole package, what’s the total cost of attendance for …

2 months ago

GPA Requirements for University of Santa Barbara?

Hi, y'all. I'm really interested in applying to the University of Santa Barbara. Does anyone here know the GPA requirements I should aim for before applying? Any insight would be much appreciated!

2 months ago

Belmont Abbey College Tuition Costs?

I'm considering Belmont Abbey College for my undergraduate studies, but I'm a bit stuck on understanding the tuition. Can anyone provide insights into the typical costs a student can expect, beyond ju …

2 months ago

What's Georgetown's SAT Requirement?

Hi there, Georgetown is my dream school, but I'm getting mixed signals about their SAT requirements. Has anyone gone through the process and know what score they're expecting? Are there score differen …

2 months ago
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