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Harvard's standardized test requirements?

Hey people, I was wondering, what are Harvard's standardized test requirements for admission? Are they still requiring SAT/ACT with the global situation and stuff? Thanks in advance!

5 months ago

SAT score requirements for Texas Tech?

Hey everyone! I'm looking into applying to Texas Tech and would appreciate any info on their SAT score requirements. What's considered a good score for getting in, and should I retake it if my score i …

5 months ago

Cool Science Competitions for High Schoolers?

Hey guys, I'm really into science and I'd love to participate in some competitions to showcase my skills. Do you know of any fun national or regional science competitions for high school students? Any …

5 months ago

Whittier College Acceptance Rate?

Hey everyone, I've been looking into Whittier College as a potential option to apply, but I'm having trouble finding their current acceptance rate. Can anyone help me out?

5 months ago

What GPA does a 91 translate to?

My school uses a percentage grading system and I have a 91 average. What would this convert to on the 4.0 GPA scale? I want to understand where I stand for college applications.

5 months ago

MIT Entrance Exam Information?

Hey, I've heard that MIT has an entrance exam as part of their admissions process. Is that true? If so, what is the format of the exam and what subjects does it cover? Also, do they require any standa …

5 months ago

Is College of the Holy Cross a Jesuit school?

I've been researching different colleges, and I came across the College of the Holy Cross. I saw that it's a Catholic school, but I wasn't sure if it's specifically Jesuit. Does anyone have any inform …

5 months ago

Is a BS degree better than a BA degree?

I'm currently exploring different majors and I noticed some are offered as a BS (Bachelor of Science) degree and others as a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree. Is one considered better than the other? What …

5 months ago

Reporting AP scores on college applications

Hey there! I'm wondering how to report my AP scores on college applications. Do I self-report them or does the College Board send them directly to the colleges? Any insight on this process would be aw …

5 months ago

January SAT - how does it typically differ?

I'm planning on taking the SAT in January and I've heard it might be a bit different from other test dates. Can anyone shed some light on any variations or differences I should be aware of?

5 months ago

Understanding a 1010 PSAT Score as a Sophomore

I just got my PSAT scores back, and I got a 1010. I'm a sophomore, so I'm wondering if that's a good score, and if not, what can I do to improve by next year's test? Any advice is appreciated!

5 months ago

ACT Writing Section Tips

Hey people! I'm planning to take the ACT soon, and I could really use some tips on how to do well in the writing section. What strategies have worked for you, and what should I focus on to improve my …

5 months ago

WCU admission requirements?

Hey, I am planning to apply to Western Carolina University. Can someone tell me about the admission requirements for WCU, like minimum GPA, test scores, and other important factors?

5 months ago

GPA requirement for Grand Valley State University?

Hi all, I'm a junior right now and I'm considering applying to Grand Valley State University. What's the minimum GPA I should have to be competitive for admission? Any information would be super helpf …

5 months ago

How valuable is AICE in college admissions?

I'm enrolled in the AICE program at my high school instead of AP or IB. How do colleges view AICE compared to other programs like AP and IB? What's your experience with the AICE program and college ad …

5 months ago

Which colleges have rolling admissions?

I'm currently working on my college list, and I'm trying to find some schools with rolling admissions. Could you guys help me find a list or recommend some colleges? Thanks a bunch!

5 months ago

Is a 1050 SAT score good or not?

I recently took the SAT and scored a 1050. Is this score considered good, decent, or bad? I'd like to know how competitive I would be for college admissions with this score. Any input would be greatly …

5 months ago

UL Lafayette Acceptance Rate

Hey guys, I'm researching the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as one of my potential college options. Does anyone know the current acceptance rate for this school? Thanks a lot for the help!

5 months ago

How does a 1460 PSAT score stand?

So I just got my PSAT scores back and I scored a 1460. I've been trying to find information on how this score compares to others and what it means for my future SAT attempts. Anyone have any info or a …

5 months ago

Top schools for writers?

Hey y'all! I'm a junior in high school and love writing. What are the best colleges with strong creative writing or journalism programs? I want to improve my skills and work in the writing industry. T …

5 months ago
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