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What kind of high school activities look good on college applications?

Hello everyone! I'm curious about what kind of extracurriculars or high school activities would look the best on a college application. Any suggestions from those who have been through the process?

2 months ago

What's the process for High Point University admission?

Hey everyone! I've been looking at High Point University and thinking about applying there. Does anyone know what the admission process is like? What are the key things they look at for applicants?

2 months ago

How to Get a Great College Recommendation Letter?

Hi all! Applications are coming up and I'm working on gathering my recommendation letters. Any tips on how to secure a 'great' letter? Like, should I pick teachers from a specific subject, or does it …

2 months ago

FSU Average SAT Score

Does anyone have info on what the average SAT score is for an accepted student at FSU? I'm testing in a few months and stressing a bit about my target score.

2 months ago

What's the average GPA for FSU?

Hey y'all, I'm really putting FSU on my list, and I was wondering what the average GPA is for admitted students. Anyone got the 411?

2 months ago

Anyone have FRQs for AP Calculus AB?

Hey all, currently prepping for my AP Calculus AB exam and I would really appreciate any FRQs (Free Response Questions) if anyone has them. I'm trying to get as much practice in before the exam. Thank …

2 months ago

Is there a formula sheet for the SAT Math section?

Hey guys! I'm focusing on my SAT prep at the moment and would love to know if there's a formula sheet for the Math section. Has anyone come across one or made one? It could really help streamline my r …

2 months ago

Are 'open admission' colleges a good option?

Hey everyone, I recently came across some colleges with 'open admissions'. Could anyone explain what that exactly means? Do these colleges provide a good education? I'm considering all my options.

2 months ago

Are online SAT prep classes effective?

Hey! Has anyone here tried online SAT prep classes? I'm struggling with self-study and thinking of giving them a shot. Are they effective and worth the money? Can you recommend any?

2 months ago

Navigating Financial Aid at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo?

Heya, I'm hoping to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, but I'm a little lost with the financial aid process. Could anyone with knowledge share their experience getting financial aid there? How did you n …

2 months ago

How to Expand My Extracurriculars?

Hey folks, I'm a high school junior feeling a little overwhelmed with everything. What would you suggest for expanding my extracurricular activities? I play trombone in the school band and I'm a membe …

2 months ago

What's the average GPA of students admitted to Duke University?

Hey, I'm really keen on applying to Duke, but I'm a bit nervous about my grades. Can anyone enlighten me on what the average GPA of accepted students at Duke University is? It'd help me gauge where I …

2 months ago

Does UT Austin superscore?

Hey everyone! I'm planning on taking the SAT a couple of times and I'm banking on superscoring to boost my overall score. I wanted to know if UT Austin does that? Thanks!

2 months ago

Texas A&M and the SAT

I'm a junior looking at Texas A&M for engineering. I've been focused on my SAT prep, but I recently heard some schools are going test-optional. Is this true for Texas A&M as well? I'd rather focus on …

2 months ago

How to tackle document based questions?

Hey guys, I'm getting a bit stressed out here... I've got this history test coming up which includes a document-based question. I find it hard to analyze sources and don't really know how to structure …

2 months ago

Advice on DBQ AP World History?

Hey folks, I'm enrolled in AP World History and could use some tips with the DBQ (Document-Based Questions) section. How should I approach these tasks and what are some effective strategies to tackle …

2 months ago

Dartmouth Acceptance, What Does it Take?

Hello community! Dartmouth is one of my dream schools and I'm kind of stressing about getting in. What sort of stats, extracurriculars, and experiences are they typically looking for in a student? Wha …

2 months ago

Wondering about CSUDH Acceptance Rate

Hey y'all, I've been looking into CSUDH (California State University, Dominguez Hills) as a potential option for college but I'd like to know their acceptance rate to get a sense of my chances. Could …

2 months ago

Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) Admissions Questions

Hey everyone! I'm thinking about applying to Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) next year, really excited but also stressed. Could someone share their experience with CPP's admissions process - like what they look …

2 months ago

Ole Miss Admission Process

Hello everyone! I've been looking at Ole Miss and considering applying there. Can anyone here share their experience with the admission process at Ole Miss? What should I expect?

2 months ago
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