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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?

9 months 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?

9 months 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 …

9 months 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 …

9 months ago

Question about Univ of Tampa Acceptance Rate

Good evening everyone! Have been considering the University of Tampa for a while. I'm looking for the acceptance rate to understand how competitive it is. Anyone have this info or a source for me to c …

9 months ago

Financing Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - How Does Financial Aid Work?

I'm considering Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as one of my top choices, but I'm a bit stressed out over tuition cost. Could anyone here share their experiences with financial aid at Cal Poly SLO? I've hear …

9 months ago

What's the scoop on financial aid at Sul Ross?

Hello everyone! Just wondering if anyone here knows anything about the financial aid situation at Sul Ross. With the costs of college these days, I'm trying to get as much info as possible before I de …

9 months ago

How useful are the CollegeBoard SAT Practice Tests?

Getting ready to dive headfirst into SAT prep. For those who've been through this, how useful did you find CollegeBoard's SAT practice tests? Would you recommend them?

9 months ago

What are the elements of literature I need to grasp?

Hey everyone, I'm really trying to get a better grip on literature, especially since I've gotta impress on these college app essays. What elements would you say are crucial to understand in literature …

9 months ago

What GPA is expected for admission at BYU?

Hi all, I’ve heard BYU is pretty selective. What’s the typical GPA they expect for admission? And if my GPA isn’t exactly stellar, are there other areas where they may be more flexible that I could po …

9 months ago

Is a 1420 SAT Score Good Enough?

Just got my SAT scores back and not sure how to feel about my 1420. Is that considered a good score for getting into competitive universities? Any suggestion if I should retake it or focus on my appli …

9 months ago

Best art schools in America?

Hello everyone. I'm a passionate art student and looking for some top art schools to apply to in America. Do you guys know which ones have the best programs? Your input will be invaluable!

9 months ago

Anyone know details about Yale's REA process?

Hey there. I'm thinking about applying REA to Yale, but I'm not totally sure on what it entails. Can someone break down for me what this process is like, and how it might differ from regular decision? …

9 months ago

What's the typical GPA for students accepted into Emory University?

Hey everyone - I've been looking into Emory University for a while now, it seems like a great school. I've been wondering what the usual GPA range is for admitted students. Would anyone who's familiar …

9 months ago

Question Count on the SAT

Hey everyone! I've been going over my SAT practice, and I was wondering, how many questions are on the actual SAT exam? It'd help me pace myself better.

9 months ago

Equivalence of a 27 ACT to SAT

Just got my ACT back and scored a 27. Can anyone help me understand how this translates to an SAT score? What score range should I aim at if I decide to take the SAT instead?

9 months ago

SAT vs. ACT Scores – How Do They Compare?

Anyone know how the SAT and ACT scores compare to each other? I took both tests and scores seem a lot higher for the ACT. How are they equated? Are colleges likely to consider one more favorably?

9 months ago

Mastering the Monster - Max PSAT Score

Hey, I'm currently in my junior year and planning to take the PSAT soon. To set my goals, I'd like to know what's the highest possible PSAT score? And what should my study strategy be to achieve it? A …

9 months ago

What are the Harvard entry requirements?

I mean, we all know Harvard's super selective, but what do they actually consider? Test scores, sure, but what else? Personal essays? Extracurriculars? Recommendations? Anyone got any insights?

9 months ago

Advice on SFSU admissions?

I've got San Francisco State University on my radar for next year and I'm curious if anyone here can share some insights about their admissions process. What are they looking for in a student? Any adv …

9 months ago
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