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What GPA is needed to be competitive for Rice University?

Hey everyone! I'm looking into Rice University as one of my top choices, and I'm curious about what kind of GPA would make me a competitive applicant there. What GPA range should I aim for to increase …

5 months ago

What's the average GPA for incoming students at FIT?

Hey guys, I've been looking into the Fashion Institute of Technology and I'm curious about their average GPA for admitted students. Has anyone got any recent stats for this? Thanks!

5 months ago

Minimum SAT score for UCLA?

Hey, everyone! I was just wondering if there's a minimum SAT score requirement for UCLA. What's considered a competitive score for admission?

5 months ago

SAT requirements for Hunter College?

Hi all! I'm looking to apply to Hunter College and was curious about their SAT requirements. Does anybody know what the average SAT score is for admitted students? Appreciate any info!

5 months ago

Science Olympiad prep?

I'll be participating in the Science Olympiad soon, and I want to make sure I'm well-prepared. Can anyone share their experiences and study techniques for success in this competition? Thanks a lot!

5 months ago

Suny New Paltz test-optional?

Hey guys! I'm currently looking at SUNY New Paltz as one of my top choices for college, and I was wondering if they're test-optional now, considering the ongoing pandemic situation. Any info would be …

5 months ago

Need-blind colleges: Pros and cons?

I've recently learned about need-blind colleges and how they don't consider financial need while making admission decisions. Can you guys give me some pros and cons of attending a need-blind college? …

5 months ago

Pepperdine University average ACT score

Hi! I'm a junior thinking about applying to Pepperdine, and I'm curious to know the average ACT score for admitted students. Can anyone give me some insight into this? Thanks so much!

5 months ago

How should a teacher write a letter of recommendation?

One of my teachers has asked me for guidance on writing my letter of recommendation. They want it to be in a doc format. What kind of structure and content should they include? Any advice for them wou …

5 months ago

Figuring out GPA with honors classes?

Hey everyone! Quick question: how do I figure out my GPA when I've taken honors classes? Do they get a sort of 'weighted' value in my GPA? I keep hearing about weighted and unweighted GPAs, but I'm ki …

5 months ago

Best resources for studying AP Human Geography?

Hi! So I'm about to take AP Human Geography next semester, and I heard that it can be pretty challenging. Does anyone have any tips, resources, or methods that they used to study for this class and th …

5 months ago

AP classes and credit hours?

Hi folks! I've been taking a few AP classes this year, and I'm curious about something. If I get a good score on the AP exams, how many college credit hours do these AP classes typically give me? I co …

5 months ago

How tough is it to get into Florida State?

Hi everyone! I'm thinking about applying to Florida State University but I'm wondering how difficult it is to get in. Can anyone share their experiences applying, such as average GPA or extracurricula …

5 months ago

What GPA should I shoot for when applying to University of Central Florida?

Hi all! I've been looking into the University of Central Florida and I'm really liking what I see so far. I just wanted to know if any of you have info on what GPA I should be aiming for to secure a s …

5 months ago

Kent State ACT Requirements?

Hello everyone! Can someone please tell me what the admission requirements are for Kent State with regard to ACT scores? Thanks in advance!

5 months ago

How many MCQs on the AP Chemistry exam?

Hey everyone! I'm currently studying for my AP Chem exam, and I'm wondering how many multiple-choice questions there typically are? Just trying to figure out how to best distribute my studying time, t …

5 months ago

What's a good GPA for getting into CSU, particularly CSULB?

As a junior in high school, I've been thinking about applying to a California State University. In particular, I'm drawn to CSU Long Beach. Is there a recommended GPA range for CSULB applicants? I've …

5 months ago

Where can I find Math SAT practice problems?

I'm studying for the SAT and need more practice problems to work on, specifically for the math sections. Can anyone recommend resources or websites where I can find additional practice problems? Much …

5 months ago

Quantitative Analysis in AP Gov?

So I'm taking AP Gov this year, and I heard that we need to understand quantitative analysis for the exam. Does anyone have any good resources or tips for learning this skill? How important is it to g …

5 months ago

What's the format of the AP Calc BC test?

Hey, so I'm taking AP Calculus BC this year, and I'm a bit curious about the test format. Can anyone please break it down for me? What's the split between multiple-choice and free-response questions? …

5 months ago
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