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Is a 4.0 Equivalent to Straight A's?

Hey, I've been trying to understand GPA and the grading system in high school. Is getting a 4.0 GPA the same as having straight A's? If not, what's the difference between the two?

8 months ago

Scholarships for male nursing students

Hi everyone, I'm a male high school junior interested in pursuing nursing in college. I've heard there are scholarships specifically for male nursing students – can anyone confirm this and provide som …

8 months ago

Villanova Supplemental Essays Advice?

Hello everyone! I'm applying to Villanova, and I want to make sure I do a great job on my supplemental essays. Can anyone share some advice on what topics or themes work well for Villanova's supplemen …

8 months ago

Extracurricular club ideas for my school?

Hey everyone! My high school doesn't have a lot of extracurricular clubs and I want to start one. What are some interesting and engaging club ideas that could make a difference in our school community …

8 months ago

Can work experience be considered an extracurricular activity?

What's up y'all? Quick question—I've been working part-time throughout high school, and I'm wondering if work experience can be considered an extracurricular activity on my college applications? Thank …

8 months ago

NYU Likely Letters?

I've been hearing some talk about other schools sending out likely letters and was curious, does NYU send likely letters to applicants? I applied to the school and was wondering if I should keep an ey …

8 months ago

Dental school prerequisites?

Could anyone inform me about the required classes or coursework for getting into dental school? I'd like to make sure I take the right courses during my undergraduate studies so I'm well-prepared.

8 months ago

Withdrawing other applications after Early Decision acceptance?

If I get accepted through Early Decision, I know that I'm required to withdraw my other college applications. What's the process for doing that, and has anyone had any issues with it?

8 months ago

Using ACT fee waiver code to send scores?

Hey everyone! I was just wondering if anyone knows how to use the ACT score send fee waiver code? I'm trying to save some money while applying to colleges, and I've heard about this waiver, but I'm no …

8 months ago

Creating a Strong Personal Statement for College

Hi everyone, I'm starting my college applications and I need some guidance on how to write a good personal statement. What are some dos and don'ts that I should keep in mind while crafting my essay? I …

8 months ago

Geometry prep for the SAT?

I'm a bit worried about the Geometry portion of the SAT. Does anyone have any tips or resources they found helpful for preparing specifically for the Geometry questions on the SAT?

8 months ago

Can my GPA increase every semester?

Hello! I'm a bit confused about how GPAs work. Is it possible for my GPA to go up each semester if I consistently improve my grades? Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!

8 months ago

Pre-med requisites advice?

I'm a high school junior thinking about becoming a doctor. What kinds of pre-med requisites are there? Are there any specific classes or activities I should focus on during high school and college to …

8 months ago

Does computer science count as a foreign language?

Hey guys, I've heard different opinions about this so I wanted to ask: does taking a computer science course count as fulfilling the foreign language requirement for some colleges? Thanks in advance f …

8 months ago

FERPA form on the Common App?

Can someone explain what the FERPA form is on the Common App? I came across it while working on my application, and I'm not sure what it's for. Any help would be appreciated!

8 months ago

Exploring Associate's Degrees: What are the options?

Hi everyone! I'm considering going for an associate's degree before transferring to a four-year college, but I'm not sure about the different options available. Can anyone help me understand the vario …

8 months ago

Conducting research as a high school student?

I'm really interested in conducting research during my high school career, specifically in the fields of science or engineering. How can I get involved with this kind of opportunity and what resources …

8 months ago

Does Wake Forest award merit scholarships?

Hey everyone! I'm wondering if Wake Forest University offers merit scholarships for students. If they do, what are the requirements and how competitive are they? Thanks in advance!

8 months ago

High school computer science research opportunities?

Hi everyone! I'm passionate about computer science and wanted to dive deeper with research. Does anyone have suggestions on how to find research opportunities or mentorship programs for high school st …

8 months ago

How can I get free stuff from colleges?

Hey everyone! I've heard that some colleges send out free promotional items to prospective students. Does anyone know how I can get my hands on these? What kind of items are typically sent, and do you …

8 months ago
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