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How can I obtain a copy of my high school diploma?

I need a copy of my high school diploma to apply for an internship, but I can't find it anywhere. How can I get an official copy of my high school diploma? Do I contact my high school directly or is t …

4 months ago

How Rare is a 1600 SAT Score?

I know a perfect 1600 SAT score is pretty tough to achieve, but how rare is it actually? Are there many students who achieve this score each year?

4 months ago

Interesting and challenging debate topics?

Hey! For my high school debate club, I'm trying to find some hard and intriguing debate topics. Do you guys have any suggestions that would be suitable for a high school setting?

4 months ago

Ivy League minimum SAT scores?

Hi everyone! I'm aiming for the Ivy League and was wondering what the minimum SAT scores are for these schools. What range should I be shooting for to be a competitive applicant?

4 months ago

Penn State vs Georgia: Overall Comparison?

Hey everyone! I'm currently trying to decide between attending Penn State and the University of Georgia. Can anyone provide insights on their overall reputation, academics, campus life, and job prospe …

4 months ago

University of Cincinnati GPA Admission Range?

Hi, I'm currently a junior and I've been looking into the University of Cincinnati as one of my favorite university choices. I'm curious about their GPA admission range. Can anyone provide any informa …

4 months ago

Diversity at MIT

Hi everyone! I've been thinking about applying to MIT and wanted to know about diversity on campus. Can someone share some insight on how diverse the student population is at MIT, including ethnicity, …

4 months ago

Getting into MSU: Tips?

Hey everyone! I really want to get into Michigan State University and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on what I should focus on during my junior year to have the best chance possible? GPA, extr …

4 months ago

Has the ACT gotten harder?

I've been hearing different opinions about the difficulty of the ACT lately. Some folks say it's gotten harder over the years, while others disagree. What do you all think? Has the ACT become harder o …

4 months ago

Which city is Texas Tech University located in?

Hi guys! I'm currently researching Texas Tech and I'm curious about the city it's located in. Can anyone share some info on the location and what the city itself is like? I'd really appreciate the ins …

4 months ago

Does early admission obligate you to attend?

Hey everyone! I've been considering applying early to some colleges, but I'm a bit worried about committing. If I get accepted through early admission, do I HAVE to attend that college, or can I still …

4 months ago

Merced colleges - any advice?

Hi there, I'm looking into applying to colleges in Merced, California. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions for colleges in the area?

4 months ago

Ranking the largest universities in Georgia by size?

Hi everyone! I'm currently looking at universities in Georgia and I'm curious about the largest ones in terms of student count. Can someone rank the universities in GA by size? Thanks!

4 months ago

How does ASU calculate GPA for admissions?

Hey, everyone! I'm trying to figure out how Arizona State University calculates high school GPA for admissions. Do they consider all four years of high school, or just specific ones? Do they use weigh …

4 months ago

Amount of Extracurriculars for College Applicants?

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and starting to think about my college applications. How many extracurriculars should I be involved in to make a compelling application for colleges? Thanks for any …

4 months ago

Size of Big Ten Conference?

What's up, folks? I'm exploring college options, and I've been looking into the Big Ten Conference. Can someone tell me how many schools are in the Big Ten? Thanks!

4 months ago

WashU GPA Calculator

Does anyone know if there's a GPA calculator specific to WashU that takes into account their grading policies or requirements? I want to see where I stand before applying.

4 months ago

Converting a 75 to a letter grade?

Hey everyone, I just got a 75 on a recent exam, and I'm wondering how that translates into a letter grade. Any insights on this would be really helpful!

4 months ago

GPA for The New School

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in The New School, especially Parsons School of Design. Does anyone know what sort of GPA range they're generally looking for in applicants? Are they more holistic, …

4 months ago

Minnesota ACT average?

Hey guys, for those of you familiar with Minnesota schools, what's the general ACT average for them? Just trying to gauge how my score compares to the average in Minnesota.

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