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Hi all, I've been considering Charleston Southern University for a while now and I was wondering if anyone here knows the acceptance rate. I'd really like to know how competitive the admissions proces …

Hi everyone, does anyone know what sort of things Campbell University values in their admissions process? Is it more about academics or does personality and extracurriculars also play a role in their …

I'm a junior who's quite stressed about college tuition. California State University San Marcos is on my list but I'm clueless about their financial aid policies. Can anyone give a simple summary or s …

I'm pretty set on applying to Calarts for their animation program. Could someone explain more about their application process? What do they weigh the most, portfolio or GPA? Any tips are welcome.

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and aiming for Cal Berkeley. Heard that SAT scores do matter quite a bit. Just curious, does anyone know what the typical accepted students' range is? Should I be …

Hey there, I’m planning on applying to Brigham Young University. Can anyone share some info about their admission requirements? I’d love to know more about any prerequisites, GPA averages, test scores …

Hey everyone, I'm thinking about applying to Brown next year. Any idea what the average SAT score is for admitted students? I know the university has a holistic review process, but I still want to mak …

Hey y'all, has anyone applied to Boise State lately? I've heard that they went test-optional because of the pandemic, but I couldn't find a super clear answer on their website. Can anyone confirm if t …

Hey all, need a bit of perspective here. I recently took the SAT and walked out with a 1020. Is this considered a good score? Would it be competitive for most colleges, or should I aim higher?

Hi, anyone knows how much each question is worth on the SAT? Also, does it depend on the section of the test or is it the same for each part? Just trying to get an insight into how they get to the fin …

Okay so I've heard rumors about some colleges being seriously heavy on the party scene and I just wanna know how accurate those reputations are. Are there some trustworthy sources or ways to figure ou …

Hello everyone, just a stressed junior in need of some direction. I'm really into graphic arts and want to pursue it in college. Which institutions are considered the best for graphic arts?

Hey everyone, hope all is well. By any chance, does anyone know the average or range of SAT scores that Baylor University typically expects for their applicants? Searching around has given me mixed re …

So, Ive been really interested in Bard College at Simon's Rock recently, but I can't seem to find any clear info on their acceptance rate online. Does anyone know what it is? Is it supremely competiti …

Hey y'all, I was wondering if anyone knew how much an AP test costs? I'm taking a couple of AP classes this year and I'm trying to budget for the test fees. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Than …

Hello friends! I'm prepping for my ACT, but curious about how the test is scored. Does anyone know the exact calculation they use for determining final ACT scores? I want to figure out how many questi …

Hey guys! As I start thinking about college, I want to understand how important taking advanced science classes in high school is. I've always been more into humanities, but does not taking AP Bio or …

Good day, folks! I'm working to better my grades and hit the ground running, but I don't know what a good unweighted GPA benchmark is. Could any of you lovely people fill me in on what the 'average' u …

I'm planning my schedule for the next school year and I'm not sure what math classes would be most beneficial for my college applications. I'm doing pretty well in Algebra II this year. What should I …

Hi there! I have a pretty high ACT score (32), and I'm curious about how much weight that carries in the college admissions process. Does a high ACT score significantly improve my chances of getting i …