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LSU and the NCAA Divisions

Hi everyone, I've been considering LSU for college, mainly for their sports scene. I was wondering if LSU is a Division 1 school in the NCAA or if they belong to a different division. Any insights wou …

4 months ago

What does a 3.250 GPA look like for college admissions?

Hi there, I'm a junior with a current cumulative GPA of 3.250. I've been hearing mixed opinions about whether this is good enough for college admissions. What do you think? How can I improve it before …

4 months ago

Does UNC care about out-of-state SAT scores?

Hey guys, I'm an out-of-state student interested in applying to UNC. I'm just wondering if UNC considers out-of-state SAT scores differently from in-state scores? Is there a higher expectation for out …

4 months ago

Lowest SAT score colleges usually accept?

Hi everyone! I was wondering if there's a general consensus on the lowest SAT score most colleges would consider acceptable? I appreciate any insights!

4 months ago

Is a 1380 PSAT score impressive?

I scored a 1380 on my PSAT and I'm curious about how it ranks among my peers. What percentile would it put me in?

4 months ago

Top public universities worldwide?

Hey guys! I'm a junior looking to apply to colleges next year, and I'm trying to find some top public universities around the world. Any suggestions or experiences to share? Thanks in advance!

4 months ago

UChicago SAT score range?

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to the University of Chicago, but I'm not entirely sure what their preferred SAT score range is. Can anyone let me know what's a competitive SAT score for UChica …

4 months ago

What to wear to the SAT test?

Hey, I've got my SAT coming up, and I was wondering what attire would be best for the test day. Do you guys have any suggestions on how I should dress comfortably while taking the exam?

4 months ago

College decision deadline?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out when I need to let colleges know my final decision. What's the typical deadline for committing to a college? Thanks in advance!

4 months ago

UC Davis SAT Scores?

Hey everyone! Can someone tell me what the average SAT score range is for UC Davis? I'm trying to figure out if my score is competitive enough for their admissions.

4 months ago

Harvard's standardized test requirements?

Hey people, I was wondering, what are Harvard's standardized test requirements for admission? Are they still requiring SAT/ACT with the global situation and stuff? Thanks in advance!

4 months ago

SAT score requirements for Texas Tech?

Hey everyone! I'm looking into applying to Texas Tech and would appreciate any info on their SAT score requirements. What's considered a good score for getting in, and should I retake it if my score i …

4 months ago

Cool Science Competitions for High Schoolers?

Hey guys, I'm really into science and I'd love to participate in some competitions to showcase my skills. Do you know of any fun national or regional science competitions for high school students? Any …

4 months ago

Whittier College Acceptance Rate?

Hey everyone, I've been looking into Whittier College as a potential option to apply, but I'm having trouble finding their current acceptance rate. Can anyone help me out?

4 months ago

What GPA does a 91 translate to?

My school uses a percentage grading system and I have a 91 average. What would this convert to on the 4.0 GPA scale? I want to understand where I stand for college applications.

4 months ago

MIT Entrance Exam Information?

Hey, I've heard that MIT has an entrance exam as part of their admissions process. Is that true? If so, what is the format of the exam and what subjects does it cover? Also, do they require any standa …

4 months ago

Is College of the Holy Cross a Jesuit school?

I've been researching different colleges, and I came across the College of the Holy Cross. I saw that it's a Catholic school, but I wasn't sure if it's specifically Jesuit. Does anyone have any inform …

4 months ago

Is a BS degree better than a BA degree?

I'm currently exploring different majors and I noticed some are offered as a BS (Bachelor of Science) degree and others as a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree. Is one considered better than the other? What …

4 months ago

Reporting AP scores on college applications

Hey there! I'm wondering how to report my AP scores on college applications. Do I self-report them or does the College Board send them directly to the colleges? Any insight on this process would be aw …

4 months ago

January SAT - how does it typically differ?

I'm planning on taking the SAT in January and I've heard it might be a bit different from other test dates. Can anyone shed some light on any variations or differences I should be aware of?

4 months ago
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