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What's a competitive GPA for UC Berkeley?

Hi there! I'm a junior in high school and I am really interested in UC Berkeley. I am wondering, what GPA range do most successful applicants fall into, at UC Berkeley?

a year ago

What are some good ACT Free Practice Tests?

Alright, I'm trying to ramp up my ACT studying and want to do some full-length practice tests. I'm low on the $$$ front though, so free resources would be great. Could anyone recommend some decent fre …

a year ago

Franklin and Marshall tuition question

I'm considering applying to Franklin and Marshall this coming year, but am having some trouble getting a gauge on the tuition. Does anybody here have any information about it? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

The Whole Salutatorian and Valedictorian Thing...

Alright, this is kind of stressing me out. What's the significant difference between being a salutatorian and a valedictorian? Is one viewed as considerably more prestigious than the other in the eyes …

a year ago

What's the deal with saint mary's college acceptance rate?

Hey there! So, I've been looking into various colleges and Saint Mary's has caught my attention. Any chance someone could enlighten me about the acceptance rate at Saint Mary's? Is it more of a reach …

a year ago

What's a good GPA for RPI?

Hey everybody! Does anyone have an idea of the average GPA for incoming freshmen at RPI? I can't seem to find it online. Any info helps!

a year ago

Various Types of Engineers

I've been looking at pursuing some type of engineering degree, but it's kind of overwhelming how many different types of engineers there are. Can someone give me an overview on some of the various typ …

a year ago

What's the expected GPA for admission into Howard University?

Hey everyone, I've been considering Howard as one of my options. Here's my concern though - I'm not really sure what GPA they tend to look at for their incoming class and I can't seem to find any cons …

a year ago

How can I find random scholarships?

Hi everyone! Money's kind of tight at home so scholarships will be HUGE for me, but beyond the big and popular ones, I'm a bit lost in the wilderness. Anyone has any tips for finding those weird, rand …

a year ago

What's Purdue University's Average GPA?

Hey everyone, a bit stressed out junior here. I am considering Purdue as one of my potential colleges. I was wondering if anyone knows what the average GPA for admitted students to Purdue is? Are they …

a year ago

PSAT Merit Scholarship Scores?

Hey guys, I just took the PSAT and am curious about merit scholarships. If anyone knows, what are the usual scores that qualify for a National Merit Scholarship? Is it different for every state? Thank …

a year ago

Any info about the PSAT format?

I am studying for the PSAT and was hoping someone could give me an overview of the test format. I heard it's similar to the SAT but has some differences. Can anyone provide specifics? Would really app …

a year ago

GPA Requirements for Colorado State University?

I'm seriously considering applying to Colorado State University next year, but I'm a bit unsure about the GPA they typically require. Anyone know anything about their GPA requirements or any tips to b …

a year ago

Need advice on Ohio University Admissions

Anyone here applied to Ohio University before? Any specific things they look for in applicants? I'm trying to get all the information I can before starting my application process.

a year ago

Acceptance Rate at University of the Arts?

Hi everyone! I've been thinking of applying to the University of the Arts. I love the programs they offer. Any idea what their acceptance rate is? Just trying to gauge my chances here.

a year ago

Science Olympiad in a nutshell?

I heard about this thing called 'Science Olympiad' at school today but I'm a little lost. What is it exactly, and why should I consider joining? What benefits does it offer for college applications an …

a year ago

Does ACT Score Influence Admission to UNC Chapel Hill?

Hey everyone! Junior here. I've been really working on my ACT score and I'm curious to know if it carries a significant weight on the decision process at UNC Chapel Hill. Anyone have any insight?

a year ago

Just how tough is it to get admitted to Clemson?

Clemson University has been a dream of mine since I was little - but the acceptance rate seems kinda low. How tough is it, really, for an average student to get admitted there?

a year ago

How to choose schools with a good Criminal Justice program?

Hey y'all! I'm a junior in high school and I'm super interested in the field of Criminal Justice. I've been searching for schools that have solid programs for this but it's kinda overwhelming. Could a …

a year ago

UCSD GPA Criteria - Insight Needed

Hey all, I'm a bit confused about UCSD's GPA requirements. Searching online didn't help much. Can any current students or someone familiar with the process shed some light on what GPA range UCSD usual …

a year ago
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