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Affordable universities in NJ - help me find the best options?

Hi everyone! I'm in the process of researching affordable universities in New Jersey. I'd love to hear your recommendations or personal experiences with budget-friendly schools in the state. Thanks in …

4 months ago

Thoughts on California private universities?

Hey everyone! I've been looking at both private and public universities in California. What are some key differences I should consider? Are there any standout private universities I should be checking …

4 months ago

Cal State LA - what's the student demographic like?

I'm thinking of applying to Cal State LA and I'm just curious about the student demographics there. What is the racial, gender, and geographic breakdown at this school like? Thanks in advance!

4 months ago

What grades do I need to achieve a 3.0 GPA?

GPA calculation has been confusing me lately. What kind of letter grades or percentages do I generally need in my classes to have a 3.0 GPA? Is there some sort of standard threshold for this?

4 months ago

What letter grade does a 4 out of 5 correspond to?

My school uses a different grading system, and I have a 4 out of 5 in one of my classes. What letter grade would this roughly correspond to? I need this info to understand my class ranking better.

4 months ago

Is Hampton University test-optional?

Hey everyone! I'm trying to finalize my list of schools and Hampton University is one of my top choices. Can anyone tell me if they are test-optional or if I need to submit my SAT/ACT scores? Thanks i …

4 months ago

Does being valedictorian consider grades from all four years?

I'm a little confused about how valedictorian is chosen. Does it factor in all four years of high school or just certain years? I had a rough freshman year, but my grades have significantly improved s …

4 months ago

Does Lehigh require official SAT scores?

Hey guys, I'm applying to Lehigh University and I'm not sure if they need my official SAT scores. Can someone help me out?

4 months ago

Can you earn two Bachelor's degrees from different schools?

Hey y'all, I have a question: is it possible to earn two Bachelor's degrees from different colleges simultaneously or consecutively? I'm considering double majoring in two unrelated fields and wonderi …

4 months ago

What are some good argumentative speech topics?

Hey guys, I'm brainstorming ideas for an argumentative speech we have to do in my high school English class. I want something thought-provoking and relevant to us high school students. Any suggestions …

4 months ago

Auto-admit criteria at ASU?

Hey everyone, I've been looking into Arizona State University for my college applications and I was wondering if they have any automatic admissions criteria. Like, are there certain ACT or GPA thresho …

4 months ago

UT Knoxville Admission Requirements?

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm seriously considering applying to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville next year. Can anyone share what the admission requirements are for UT Knoxville …

4 months ago

Different engineering degrees?

Hey everyone! I'm considering going into engineering, but I'm not exactly sure what types of engineering degrees are available. Can you help me out by listing the different types, and maybe share some …

4 months ago

Info on OSU's acceptance rate?

Hey fellow applicants, I've been reading up on Ohio State University (OSU) and I'm curious about the acceptance rate. Can someone please share the current rate and if it's pretty competitive to get ac …

4 months ago

How does affirmative action affect college admissions?

Hey guys, I've been hearing a lot about affirmative action and how colleges use it in the admissions process. Can someone explain how it works and how it might impact my chances of getting into my dre …

4 months ago

Miami University's acceptance rate?

Hi everyone, I'm looking into applying to Miami University and I wanted to find out their acceptance rate. Does anyone know the current rate and if it's considered a hard school to get into? Thanks fo …

4 months ago

Honor Roll: Is it Considered an Award?

Hey, so I made the honor roll multiple times throughout high school, and I was wondering if it's considered an award that I can include in my college applications. What do y'all think?

4 months ago

Florida International University Annual Tuition

Hey guys, I'm looking into Florida International University and was wondering if anyone knows the current tuition per year for undergrad students. Any info would be much appreciated!

4 months ago

Cost of Attendance for Brown University?

Hello everyone! I'm considering Brown University for my college applications and I'd like to know more about the cost of attendance. Can anybody provide information on tuition, housing, meal plans, an …

4 months ago

What's the average ACT score for Princeton?

Hi! I'm a junior thinking about applying to Princeton, and I wanted to know what the average ACT score is for admitted students. Is it super high? Any advice on what score to aim for would be really a …

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