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UW ACT Info?

Hey there, I've been considering the University of Washington as one of my top choices for college. Does anyone here know the typical ACT scores they expect from applicants? Your help would mean a lot …

5 months ago

Honor Roll: Does it count as an award?

So, I made the honor roll at my school last semester, and I'm wondering if I can count that as an award on my college applications. Let me know what you think!

5 months ago

Order of math levels in high school

Hey everyone! Quick question here. I wanna plan out my math classes for the rest of high school. What are the math levels in order typically taken by students during high school? I'm thinking about ta …

5 months ago

How to sign up for the October SAT?

Hey there! I want to take the SAT in October, but I'm not sure how to sign up for it. Can someone guide me through the process? What's the deadline to register for the October test date?

5 months ago

GPA for Vanderbilt Admission?

Hi everyone! I'm really interested in Vanderbilt University and I'm curious about their GPA expectations. What GPA should I aim for to be considered a strong applicant, and how important is it in thei …

5 months ago

Virginia Tech SAT score range?

Hi everyone! I'm looking into applying to Virginia Tech next year and I'm wondering about their SAT score range. What is considered to like a competitive or acceptable SAT score for admission there? T …

5 months ago

Is a 28 ACT score any good?

Hey guys, I recently received my ACT score and got a 28. I'm not sure how this ranks percentile-wise. Can anyone tell me if this is a decent score and what percentile it falls into?

5 months ago

What should I do after becoming salutatorian?

Hi everyone! I've just been named salutatorian of my high school class and I'm wondering what's next. Is there anything in particular that salutatorians should do to prepare for college applications a …

5 months ago

Southern Methodist University Early Action info?

Hi guys, I'm really interested in applying to Southern Methodist University through their early action program. Can someone explain what the process is like? Are there any advantages or disadvantages …

5 months ago

SAT and ACT: what do these tests really stand for?

I know we all get stressed about the SAT and ACT, but I realized I don't even know what they really stand for. Kinda random, but if anyone knows what these tests are supposed to measure, that would be …

5 months ago

UC Davis minimum GPA for admissions

I'm applying to UC Davis and was wondering if anyone knows the minimum GPA they're looking for in applicants? I know it might vary between majors, but any general idea would help. Thanks!

5 months ago

UC San Diego minimum GPA for applicants

Hello! Can someone tell me the minimum GPA requirements for UC San Diego? I want to make sure my GPA is within the acceptable range before I apply. Thanks in advance!

5 months ago

Steps to becoming a dentist after high school

Hey guys, I've been thinking about pursuing dentistry as a career after high school. Does anyone know the general steps to become a dentist? What should I focus on during undergrad, and how do I prepa …

5 months ago

How many SAQs are on the AP World History exam?

Hey everyone! I'm currently preparing for the AP World History exam, and I was wondering if anyone knows how many Short Answer Questions (SAQs) there are? Also, any advice on how to approach and answe …

5 months ago

SAT old and new conversion - where can I find info?

Hey guys, my sister took the old SAT a few years ago and I recently took the new one, and I wanted to compare our scores. Is there any resource or conversion tool that I can use to compare the scores …

5 months ago

Previous AP US History exams?

Hi! I'm prepping for the AP US History exam and I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find previous versions of the test? I want to practice on real exams rather than just relying on review book …

5 months ago

Is a 3.77 GPA considered good?

I currently have a 3.77 GPA. Is that considered a good GPA? I'm worried that it might not be competitive enough for top colleges. Thoughts?

5 months ago

How do you calculate your unweighted GPA?

Hey everyone! I'm having trouble figuring out how to calculate my unweighted GPA. Can someone explain the process or share a reliable tool to help me? Thanks!

5 months ago

Is a 26 ACT score considered decent?

Hey everyone! I just received my ACT score and got a 26. I was wondering if this is considered a good score for applying to colleges? What types of schools would be within my reach with a 26 on the AC …

5 months ago

What is the equivalent 4.0 GPA for a 72 average?

My school uses percentage grades, and I currently have a 72. How does this translate to a 4.0 GPA? Trying to figure out my chances for various colleges.

5 months ago
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