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Help with argumentative essay intros

Hi, I need some help with my argumentative essay! How do you guys write engaging intros for your argumentative essays? My intros always seem kinda boring and I want to grab my reader's attention right …

7 months ago

Understanding my 88 grade letter!

Hey everyone, I just received an 88 in one of my classes and I'm curious about what letter grade this corresponds to. Can anyone help me figure this out? Thanks in advance!

7 months ago

How to convert my 2.3 GPA to a percentage?

I have a 2.3 GPA at the moment, and I'm having some trouble figuring out how to convert it to a percentage. Is there a simple way or a website I can use to find the conversion?

7 months ago

GPA Required for University of Miami?

Does anyone know what the average GPA of accepted students for the University of Miami is? I've been researching different colleges and I'd like to know if I'm a competitive applicant for Miami.

7 months ago

Is Stanford considered part of the Ivy League?

Hey, confused junior here. I've heard people talk about Stanford as if it's an Ivy League school, but I've also heard that it's not... Can anybody clarify whether it is actually part of the Ivy League …

7 months ago

Does anybody know Harvard University's high school course requirements?

I'm hoping to apply to Harvard in the near future, but I want to make sure I'm taking the right classes in high school to fulfill their requirements. Does anyone have any info on the high school cours …

7 months ago

Looking for Ohio State's SAT code

Hey guys, I'm in the process of sending my SAT scores to colleges, and I need Ohio State's SAT code. Does anyone know where I can find it? Appreciate any help!

7 months ago

Summer School Options for High School?

Hey, I'm struggling with a few classes this year and I'm considering taking summer school. Is there usually summer school offered for high school students? Can anyone share their experiences with it?

7 months ago

Correlation between ACT score and IQ?

This might sound like a weird question, but is there any correlation between IQ and ACT scores? I'm just curious how these two things might be related, if at all. Thanks in advance!

7 months ago

Interior Design Career Colleges

Interior design has always been a passion of mine, and I'm looking into colleges that offer strong programs related to this career. What are some top interior design colleges that I should consider ap …

7 months ago

How many extracurriculars should I do for college?

Hi everyone! I'm a little bit stressed about my college applications and which extracurricular activities to do. How many extracurriculars should I be doing to be competitive for college admissions? A …

7 months ago

Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA - Which do colleges look at?

I'm a bit confused about whether colleges look at weighted or unweighted GPAs during admissions. I've been taking a ton of AP and honors classes, so my weighted GPA is significantly higher than my unw …

7 months ago

Understanding ACT Score Calculation

Hi all! I just took the ACT and I'm trying to figure out how they calculate the overall ACT score. Is there a formula or something I can follow to get an idea of my composite score before I receive th …

7 months ago

Juniors: How to find full ride scholarships?

Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about college. I want to find some full ride scholarships that I might be eligible for. Any advice on where to start looking?

7 months ago

College prep vs regular classes: Which should I take?

Hey y'all, I'm trying to decide between college prep and regular classes for next year. I want to know the pros and cons of each and how they'll look on college applications. Any thoughts on which I s …

7 months ago

Non-controversial argumentative essay topics?

Hello! I'm working on some college application essays and I'm trying to find non-controversial argumentative essay topics. What are some ideas that would be interesting and unique, but also not too di …

7 months ago

Northeastern University: Worth It?

Hey y'all, I've been considering applying to Northeastern University, but I've heard some mixed opinions about it. For those familiar with the school, is it worth applying to and potentially attending …

7 months ago

What are some examples of impressive extracurricular activities and honors?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to find some possible activities and honors to help boost my college applications. Can anyone share examples of unique or impressive extracurricular activitie …

7 months ago

AP World History Test Preparation?

Hey fellow students, so I'm taking AP World History and was wondering if any of you had advice on how to study for the tests. What resources or study methods have you found helpful? Thanks!

7 months ago

Is a 3.81 GPA competitive for college admissions?

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior, and I've been maintaining a 3.81 GPA so far. I'm looking to apply to some competitive colleges (think top 50), and I'm wondering if my GPA will be a strong point …

7 months ago
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