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I've been hearing the term 'Advanced Placement' a lot but not really sure what it's all about. Could someone shed some light on this? How does it differ from regular classes, and how does it benefit m …

I came across the term 'National Merit Semifinalist' while researching scholarships. Could anyone explain what it means and how one becomes a semifinalist? Does it give a significant boost to the coll …

Hey everyone, so I've been hearing this term 'low GPA' thrown around a lot and I'm not quite sure what that means. Can anyone chime in on what's considered a low GPA, and what kind of impact that migh …

Hey guys, I'm an international student, and most colleges I'm interested in ask for TOEFL scores. Could someone please clarify what would be considered a 'good' score on the TOEFL? How heavily do coll …

Hello, I'm new to the whole GPA system and trying to wrap my head around it. How do your grades look if your GPA is around 2.2?

This might sound basic, but I could use a few pointers. What does a GPA of 2.1 look like in terms of letter grades? Any guidance would be super helpful!

So here's the deal, I've seen a GPA of 1.5 mentioned a few times and I'm struggling to understand exactly what that represents grade-wise. Can somebody provide a breakdown or explanation?

Harvard is definitely my reach school, but I want to make sure I know what I'm aiming for. What kind of GPA is typically needed to earn a spot? Any Harvard admits here who can give me the scoop?

North Carolina State University looks like an awesome place to me. I can't seem to find a direct answer about what kind of GPA they usually require for admissions though. Anyone out there got into NC …

Hey, guys. I've been looking into ASU, but I'm getting mixed signals about what sort of GPA they're looking for. Anyone on here have any advice or personal experiences? I'd appreciate anything you can …

Alright, here's the lowdown: I've been seriously considering Texas A&M for my undergrad. I would love to hear from people who have experience applying there. What was your GPA when you got accepted? A …

Hey everyone, it's my junior year and I'm working hard to maintain a solid GPA. I have a bunch of B+ grades but I'm a bit unclear on what GPA value that equates to. Can anyone help me make sense of th …

Hey all, if a student gets all B- on their high school grades, do you know what that would look like in terms of GPA? It would help me plan out my college applications better.

So I have this doubt… If a student gets all A's, what would that score be in terms of GPA? Thanks in advance.

Hey people, Purdue is on top of my college list. I’m nervous though about the GPA they might want. Does anyone have an idea about the GPA Purdue usually expects from their applicants?

Hey everyone, FSU is one of my top choices. Anyone have details on what GPA they usually look for in prospective students?

So, I've always dreamed about seeing the Stanford campus as a freshman. Is anyone knowledgeable about the kind of GPA Stanford expects from its applicants? A detailed response would be appreciated; it …

Hey guys, I remember hearing a lot about 'Division 1' athletic opportunities, but I'm not exactly sure what it means. What sets Division 1 schools apart from the rest? Would being a part of a Division …

Hey everyone, need some help understanding class ranking. I get that it’s sort of a comparison of student performance in my grade, but what does it actually mean? Is it based solely on GPA, or do they …

So, I'm starting to prep for the ACT, but I'm not really sure what I'm preparing for. I know about the sections (English/Reading/Science/Math), but what kind of questions do they ask? How do they test …