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Help needed with GPA for San Diego State

Hi all, San Diego State is one of my dream schools and I'm trying to see if I can get in with my current GPA. Does anyone know what the average GPA for San Diego State is, or what GPA they typically l …

2 months ago

What's the usual GPA requirement for Harvard?

Hi all, I hope you're doing well. I'm starting to worry about college apps and have always been inspired by Harvard. Does anyone have a handle on what their average GPA requirement is? I just want to …

2 months ago

Which undergraduate degree is considered the hardest?

G'day everyone! I'm just a curious junior, trying to get some perspective on college majors. Does anyone know which undergraduate degree is generally considered the hardest one and why? Looking forwar …

2 months ago

Does anyone have a list of hardest majors, ranked?

Hey, guys! I'm a high school junior gathering college information. I was wondering if there's a list of hardest majors ranked somewhere. It would help me get an idea about the general difficulty level …

2 months ago

Aiming for the second top spot

Been thinking about aiming for salutarian in my class, but not exactly sure what that entails. What are the benefits and responsibilities that come with it?

2 months ago

How demanding is Salisbury University's admission process?

Hello folks, I'm looking at applying to Salisbury University. Does anyone have an idea about its acceptance rate? Is it selective or pretty forgiving?

2 months ago

Is SAIC seriously selective?

Hello people, I've been looking around for art colleges and School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has caught my eye. I'm just curious, does anyone know how competitive SAIC's admission rate is …

2 months ago

How high should my GPA be to apply to University of Washington?

My dream school is the University of Washington. I've been working pretty hard but I just wanted to know what the typical GPA is for incoming freshmen? Thanks peeps!

2 months ago

How high does my GPA need to be for Princeton?

I'm a junior and Princeton seems like such an amazing place. What sorta GPA should I aim for if I want to be a competitive applicant? Thanks, peeps.

2 months ago

What's the GPA needed to have a good shot at Duke?

Hey guys, I'm doing pretty well in my classes but I've been eyeballing Duke University as a potential place to apply. Does anyone know what the usual GPA range is for accepted students there? Thanks i …

2 months ago

What's the acceptance rate for Ramapo College?

I've recently developed some interest in Ramapo College and I'd like to know their acceptance rate. Does anyone have reliable info about this? I'm trying to get a sense of my chances, you know.

2 months ago

What do PSAT scores actually mean?

Hey friends, I just received my PSAT scores. I'm wondering, what exactly do these scores signify? Do they have a considerable impact on my college applications?

2 months ago

Can someone explain PSAT score percentiles to me?

I got my PSAT score back, but I'm having trouble understanding the percentiles. How exactly do they work?

2 months ago

Anyone know the typical PSAT 8/9 score range?

Hey y'all, I'm a bit confused here, does anyone have a clear idea about the general PSAT 8/9 score range? What's considered a good score?

2 months ago

Clarifying the Meaning of 'Pre-Med'

I've been tossing around the term 'pre-med' a lot recently, but I realized I'm not exactly sure what it means. Could someone explain it to me broadly? And what kind of courses or majors would fall und …

2 months ago

What does 'provisionally admitted' mean?

So I just received a letter from a college I applied to, and it says I'm 'provisionally admitted'. Could someone clarify what this means for me? Is there something specific I need to do to secure full …

2 months ago

AP Classes before Pre-Med?

Hey guys, I've been thinking about pursuing the pre-med pathway after high school. What AP classes should I take in my junior and senior year that would be useful for me as a future pre-med student? I …

2 months ago

Ideas for a persuasive topic?

I'm kinda stuck trying to find a unique and compelling topic for my persuasive essay. I sort of feel like every topic has been done to death, you know? I’d love to hear some fresh ideas or themes that …

2 months ago

Colleges for Interior Design

Hey there, I've been a fan of interior design for years now, and I'm thinking of making it my major. Can someone recommend colleges with strong interior design programs? Thanks in advance!

2 months ago

Need help understanding Pepperdine admissions

Hi folks, it's the first time I'm posting here. I'm seriously considering Pepperdine for my undergrad studies, but the admission process seems a bit daunting. Can anyone break it down for me? What are …

2 months ago
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