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Conversion from ACT to SAT scores

Hey guys, I just took my ACT and got a 32. I know some colleges prefer SAT scores, so does anyone know what this might convert to in SAT terms?

a year ago

Any insights on Academy of Art San Francisco acceptance rate?

Hey folks, I've been eyeing the Academy of Art University in San Francisco for a while now as a potential choice for my art studies. But, I'm not sure about how selective they are. Do any of you have …

a year ago

Looking for examples of academic honors

Hey, y'all! I'm currently updating my resume and I'm stumped on the academic honors section. Beyond National Honor Society and Dean's List, what are some other possible academic honors that I might be …

a year ago

Valedictorian Goals- How to achieve this?

Hello guys, I've been working hard throughout high school and my goal is to become the valedictorian. I'm currently a junior and my GPA is pretty good. I was wondering if anyone who's been valedictori …

a year ago

Real talk: How difficult is high school Calculus?

Hi everyone, I'm currently in junior year and considering my options for math next year. Can anyone who's already taken Calculus share their experiences? Is it really hard, or is it more about underst …

a year ago

Curious about Hampden-Sydney College Acceptance Rate

Hey guys! I'm a current high school junior exploring college options and Hampden-Sydney College piqued my interest. Does anyone here know the acceptance rate for this college or any admission tips tha …

a year ago

Is it worth to retake SAT if I have a 1490 score?

So, my scores came in and I got a 1490 on the SAT. I am shooting for Ivies, so is it worth retaking the SAT for a chance at a higher score or should I focus my energy on extracurriculars and essays no …

a year ago

1370 SAT score - should I consider ACT?

Hello! I recently took the SAT and ended up with a 1370. I was considering also taking the ACT. Do you guys think it would be beneficial? And can anyone help me understand what this SAT score would lo …

a year ago

GSU Qualifications: What GPA should I aim for?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior considering applying to Georgia State University (GSU) next year. I'm a little bit stressed out about my GPA and whether it's high enough. Does anyone know what the average G …

a year ago

Wondering about fine arts: What are the best colleges for acting?

Hey y'all, I'm a junior with a passion for acting and it's slowly turning into my dream to study acting in college. I've been in a number of school plays and I've even won an award in a local monologu …

a year ago

What GPA is generally considered competitive for Yale?

Hey folks, as I'm preparing to start my college application process, I am trying to figure out what GPA is considered competitive for a school like Yale? Any insights will be super helpful!

a year ago

Is My GPA Competitive for UPenn?

Hey all, I'm just trying to figure out whether my GPA is competitive enough for UPenn. Will a couple of B's totally ruin my chances? Super worried over here!

a year ago

Minimum GPA for Yale?

Hey folks, a stressed-out junior here. Yale has always been my dream school, but I'm not sure if my GPA is high enough. Can anyone tell me what GPA I should be aiming for when applying?

a year ago

What GPA is Syracuse University Looking For?

Hey gang, with Syracuse high on my list, I'm a bit concerned about what GPA I should aim for. I've tried to work it out from the school's website and such, but it's still not all that clear. Has anyon …

a year ago

Average GPA for UChicago Admission?

What's up everyone, I'm shooting for UChicago and am wondering about their average admitted GPA. Any pointers?

a year ago

Getting into University of Georgia: GPA Worries

I'm hoping to get into UGA, still a bit worried about my GPA though. Is it a make-or-break for admission there?

a year ago

What's the acceptable GPA for Temple?

I have Temple on my list but I'm getting anxious about my GPA not being good enough. Can anyone give me a ballpark of what I might need?

a year ago

GPA for Purdue University

Hey, anyone knows what kind of GPA Purdue University usually expects from applicants? I'm maintaining a decent GPA and wonder whether it'd be competitive enough.

a year ago

Admissions at Michigan State University: GPA Enquiry

Hello, I'm really interested in MSU and I'm trying to gauge my chances of admission. How crucial is my GPA, and what range seems to be most acceptable to them?

a year ago

What GPA do I need for Duke University?

So I'm aiming to apply to Duke University and can't seem to find a solid required GPA. Any of you Duke hopefuls or current students know what the typical GPA required for admission is?

a year ago
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