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Sam Houston State GPA Requirements - Anyone?

Hey everyone, in the midst of my college search, I'm considering Sam Houston State. Can someone share what the GPA requirements typically are for admission? Any info suggested is appreciated.

2 months ago

Saint Michael's Acceptance Rate -- Should I Apply?

Currently, Saint Michael's is one of my top choices. Anyone knows what the acceptance rate looks like there? Is it competitive? The more intel, the better!

2 months ago

Deciphering the Meaning of 'Safety Schools'

Hi all! I've been hearing this term 'safety schools' a lot lately, but what exactly does it mean? Like, are these schools you're almost guaranteed to get into? Can anyone clarify this college app jarg …

2 months ago

Tips for Applying to RSI Science?

Hey folks, I'm planning to apply to the Research Science Institute (RSI) for the science track. Any of you peeps have pointers for applying? What kind of research or experience did you have before goi …

2 months ago

Queries on Rolling Admissions Colleges

Hey guys! I'm really curious about colleges with rolling application processes. How does it really work? And possibly could anyone recommend reputable colleges with rolling applications?

2 months ago

Rochester Institute of Technology Application Questions

Hey folks, I'm prepping to start my application for the Rochester Institute of Technology but I'm feeling a bit unsure about it. Are there any specific areas or aspects that I should focus more on in …

2 months ago

What's the average GPA at Rice University?

Hey guys! I'm working really hard on keeping my grades up and was wondering, what's the average GPA of students at Rice University? I really want to know what GPA I should aim for.

2 months ago

What's the average SAT score for Rice?

Hi everyone, I am studying for the SAT and aiming for Rice University. Can anyone shed some light on what the average SAT score is for Rice? Really want to have a good target score in mind.

2 months ago

Aiming for Rice - What's their Average GPA?

I'm in my Junior year, planning to apply to Rice, and it's stressing me out. What's the average GPA of students there? I want to know what I should be targeting. Grateful for any input!

2 months ago

What's the Average ACT Score for Students at Rice?

Hey there, does anyone know what the average ACT score is for students accepted at Rice? I'm trying to figure out what my ACT score range should be when I retake the test.

2 months ago

What's the process for applying to the Research Science Institute at MIT?

Hey everyone! I'm super into science and I've been hearing a lot about this Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT. Curious how the application process works and what they're looking for in prospecti …

2 months ago

What are the requirements for Harvard University?

Hi friends, I'm currently a junior and starting to seriously think about my dream school - Harvard. I know it is highly competitive, but I'm eager to give it my best shot. Does anyone know their admis …

2 months ago

A little confused about registering for the PSAT

Hi guys, I was hoping someone could help me understand how the PSAT registration works? Is it done via my high school or do I need to register online on my own? Thanks for any help in advance!

2 months ago

Registration process for SATs - need guidance

Hello people, I've seen some posts around here about taking the SATs and I realized that I am not exactly sure how to register for one. My school counselor hasn't been very clear on the process. Could …

2 months ago

How to register for an AP test?

Hey all, this is my first time taking AP classes and I'm a tad lost. What's the process to register for an AP test and is there a specific site or location that I need to do it at? Thanks for any help …

2 months ago

Differences between listed and actual acceptance rates?

Was looking up Redlands University and found different acceptance rates on different sites. Looking to clear up the confusion - how accurate are these rates usually, and do they differ between early d …

2 months ago

Crucial elements of a college recommendation letter?

Gearing up to ask my teachers for recommendation letters soon. To help them out (and ensure I get a powerful recommendation!), what specific things should really be highlighted in these letters? Sugge …

2 months ago

Access to real SAT tests for practice?

So, I've heard that studying with real SAT tests can be super beneficial. However, I'm having some trouble finding them - anyone got leads on where I can get these?

2 months ago

Searching for killer reading comprehension tips!

So, reading comp is always the section I struggle with on standardized tests. It seems like no matter what, I always run out of time. Does anyone have any tips or strategies to tackle this beast? Plea …

2 months ago

Deciphering the ACT's raw scoring system?

I've heard a lot of different things about how the ACT is scored, especially regarding raw scores. Anyone got the lowdown on what exactly the raw score means, and how it's used to calculate your compo …

2 months ago
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