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Are PSAT Practice Exams Worth It?

Hi all, I'm a junior thinking about strategies for my PSAT prep. I've come across practice PSAT exams and wondering what you all think. Are practice exams useful? And if so, do you guys have any resou …

2 months ago

Provisionally admitted - What does it mean?

Just got an email saying I've been 'provisionally admitted' to a college. What does that actually mean? Are there conditions I have to meet to keep my spot, or am I fully in? Any insights would be app …

2 months ago

What's the scoop on Princeton ACT scores?

Seriously stressed right now. I got my ACT scores recently and I'm not sure if they're good enough for Princeton. What's the average or middle 50% range they're looking for? Should I consider retaking …

2 months ago

Life as a Pre-Med Student?

Hey there folks! I'm seriously considering going pre-med after graduation. Can any current or former pre-med students share their experiences? Like what does your day typically look like? What are the …

2 months ago

AP Literature and Composition Practice Test Resources?

Hey all, I’ll be taking the AP Literature and Composition exam soon. Can y'all suggest places to find good practice tests? Any particular resources that helped you get a high score? Really need this f …

2 months ago

UPenn's GPA Requirements

Hi everyone! I've been dreaming of going to UPenn for forever and I want to make sure my GPA is on par with their requirements. Anyone know what the average accepted student's GPA is?

2 months ago

Does My Family's Income Make Me Eligible for Pell Grants?

Hey everyone, I'm really dependent on financial aid, and I've been looking into Pell Grants. Are there specific income eligibility requirements that my parents need to meet for me to get a Pell Grant?

2 months ago

What's a Safe ACT Score?

Hey everyone, I'm stressing out a bit over preparing for the ACT... I know it depends on what college I'm applying to, but I was wondering, what would you say is a decent passing score on the ACT?

2 months ago

Michigan State University Acceptance: What’s the Deal?

A bit stressed about applying to Michigan State University. Can anyone tell me about the acceptance rate, or what they look at in an application? What's the typical GPA of accepted students?

2 months ago

Notre Dame GPA Requirement

Alright folks, so I'm eyeballing Notre Dame for my college applications. Can anyone provide some insight into what GPA they typically look at for admission? Is there a minimum requirement or a general …

2 months ago

What's Northwestern University CTD?

So I've been doing some research on Northwestern University and came across something called 'CTD'. What is this exactly? Is it something I should be considering or participating in?

2 months ago

Northwestern University Average GPA

Hey everyone, so Northwestern University is definitely a dream school for me. In light of this, I was wondering, what's the average GPA for students admitted? Would love any input and how I can work m …

2 months ago

What GPA for UNC Chapel Hill?

Hey ya'll! I'm starting to get serious about my college apps, and UNC Chapel Hill is one of my top choices. Any idea what their average admitted GPA is? I know it's competitive, but just trying to see …

2 months ago

What's the lowdown on North Carolina A&T State University admissions?

Hey guys, anyone familiar with the admissions process at N.C. A&T? As a high school junior, I'm beginning my college search and it's a bit mind-boggling. What kind of GPA and test scores are they look …

2 months ago

What do I expect on the AP Chem exam?

Hey peeps! I'm taking AP Chem this year and I'm kinda lost as to what topics I should really focus on. If anyone has aced this course, I'd really appreciate a bit of insight into this. Thanks a heap!

2 months ago

NC State Application Requirements?

Hi folks, I'm currently working on my application for NC State. Could anyone enlighten me about the requirements or any tips on making my application more compelling?

2 months ago

What's a Good SAT Score for NC State?

Hey folks, does anyone know the average SAT scores for admitted students at NC State? I'm in the throes of SAT prep right now and could use a target. Thanks in advance!

2 months ago

The Real Deal with the National Student Leadership Conference?

Hey guys, I've been looking into the National Student Leadership Conference. Is it worth my time? What are the benefits, if any? It's quite the financial commitment so wanted an opinion here.

2 months ago

Getting into MSU: What are the real requirements?

So, I'm a junior and MSU is looking like a top choice for me, but I've been getting a bit confused about application requirements. It seems like they look at more than just grades and test scores, rig …

2 months ago

Pros and Cons of Princeton's Early Decision?

Hey there. Just been pondering whether or not to go for Early Decision at Princeton. I know it's a big commitment, but I'm wondering whether it could improve my chances at all. Can anyone shed some li …

2 months ago
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