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What's a Typical High School Curriculum?

Hey there! I'm planning out my classes for my junior and senior years, and I want to make sure I have a strong curriculum in place. Can someone give me a general idea of what a typical high school cur …

5 months ago

What GPA should I aim for when applying to UH?

Hi everyone! I'm super interested in attending the University of Hawaii and I'm trying to make sure I have a GPA that gives me a good shot at getting in. What would you say is a good GPA to aim for wh …

5 months ago

Columbia University GPA Requirements?

Columbia University is one of my dream schools, and I know it's super competitive. What kind of GPA should I aim for if I want to have a shot at getting in?

5 months ago

Loyola University Maryland GPA Expectations?

Hi everyone! I'm considering applying to Loyola University Maryland, and I'm curious about their GPA expectations. Does anyone know what the average HS GPA is for admitted students? I wanna make sure …

5 months ago

University of Michigan GPA requirements

Hi everyone! I've been really interested in applying to the University of Michigan, but I'm a little worried about my GPA. Can someone let me know what the average GPA is for admitted students, or any …

5 months ago

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Criteria

Hi all! I'm a junior in high school and I've heard about the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, but I'm not sure about the criteria needed to qualify. Can anyone help me with the requirements and eli …

5 months ago

Any advice for someone with a 1190 SAT score?

Hi! I just got my SAT scores and scored a 1190. I know it's not the best, but I'm determined to make the most of it. Any advice on how to build a strong application with this score, or should I try re …

5 months ago

Ivy League Confusion: Is Penn an Ivy?

Quick question – is the University of Pennsylvania considered an Ivy League school? Just want to make sure I have my facts straight.

5 months ago

Highest PSAT Score?

Hey folks, what's the absolute highest PSAT score one can get? Is it the same for every year? I'd love to set a goal for myself.

5 months ago

MSU's test-optional policy

Hello! I'm a junior working on my college list, and I've been looking into Michigan State University. I was wondering if MSU is currently test-optional or if they require standardized test scores like …

5 months ago

University of California, Santa Cruz requirements?

Hey guys! I've been looking at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) and it's one of my dream schools. I was just wondering if anyone has any information on the admission requirements? I.e., …

5 months ago

Finding my high school diploma

Hey guys, I misplaced my high school diploma and need it for an application. Does anyone know how I can get another copy or access a digital version? Any help would be great, thanks!

5 months ago

How Do Colleges View IB Diploma Candidates?

Hey, I'm currently getting my IB diploma and I'm wondering if colleges view it differently than regular high school diplomas. In which colleges is having an IB diploma seen as an advantage? Also, do s …

5 months ago

My Chances of Getting into Harvard

What's up everyone? I'm currently a junior and I'm wondering, what are my chances of getting into Harvard? My GPA is 4.0 unweighted, I got a 1550 on the SAT, and I'm involved in several extracurricula …

5 months ago

UC application questions?

Hey everyone, I'm a little bit stressed with my UC application. Can someone help me with some insights about the application process? What are some important things I should keep in mind when applying …

5 months ago

Finding Mechanic Internships for High School Students

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in pursuing a career as a mechanic and was wondering if any of you know where I can find mechanic internships for high school students? I'd love to gain some hands- …

5 months ago

Minimum GPA for admission to Fresno State?

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and starting to look into colleges. Can anyone tell me what the minimum GPA for admission to Fresno State is? Thanks in advance!

5 months ago

How does a 26 on the ACT stack up against other scores?

Hello! I recently got my ACT score and it's a 26. How does this score compare to other students' scores? Is it good enough for applying to competitive colleges? Looking for some insight from you all!

5 months ago

What are the regular decision deadlines for colleges?

Hi, I'm a junior starting the college admissions process. Since almost all my schools have regular decision deadlines, I'm wondering when these usually fall. What's the general time frame for regular …

5 months ago

How to determine PSAT score?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I just took the PSAT last week. I'm kinda new to this whole process and was wondering how I can find my PSAT score? When will the scores be released, and where can I che …

5 months ago
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