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Hey everyone, as I'm prepping my college list, I'm a bit anxious about my GPA. Can anyone shed light on the typical GPA Miami University expects from its applicants? Any insights into how strict they …

As someone eyeing Harvard, I'm curious about the kind of student they typically accept. Could someone share insights on the accepted student profile for recent undergraduate classes, like the class of …

Northeastern is high on my list but with how competitive it is, what GPA should I be aiming for to have a realistic shot? Does anyone know if they have a 'soft' range, or is there a hard cutoff?

Swarthmore's caught my attention, and I'm curious about the accepted student profile. Do they mostly focus on grades, or are there specific extracurricular activities they value? Insight from admits o …

I'm thinking about next year's courses and a little stressed about picking electives. Are there certain types of electives colleges like to see on a high school transcript? Should I be focusing on one …

I’ve heard that UConn has a great balance of sports spirit and academic rigor, kinda what I’m looking for. If I’m aiming for a university experience like UConn’s, which other schools should I consider …

Hey guys, as I'm going through my college list, I'm trying to figure out how my GPA stacks up against different schools' requirements. Does anyone know what the ballpark GPA requirement for Appalachia …

Yo, how high does my GPA need to be to have a shot at UT Austin? I've heard they're pretty competitive, and although I'm doing well in school, it's tough keeping everything perfect. Anyone know what t …

Hey everyone, I’m trying to understand what kinds of students Notre Dame generally accepts. Could someone share the stats or extracurriculars that are common in the profiles of students who get in? An …

Hey guys! I've been looking at Reed College and I'm really drawn to their rigorous academics and the intellectual environment. I want to broaden my college search a bit though. Does anyone know of col …

Temple Owls, I need your help. I'm a junior right now and fixing my sights on Temple University. What GPA should I be aiming for to have a realistic shot at getting accepted?

Looking ahead, I know Harvard's a reach for anyone, but I'm trying to get serious about my grades. Does Harvard have a preferred unweighted GPA for applicants, or do they consider other parts of your …

Hey peers, need some advice here. I'm trying to sketch out what my sophomore year might look like and I'm curious about what classes others are taking or have taken. What mix of core classes, elective …

So I’m putting together my college list and the University of Arizona caught my eye. I’m a bit on the edge about my GPA though. Anybody have a ballpark figure for what GPA I should have to be a compet …

Anyone else applying to Villanova and freaking out a little? Just wondering if anyone knows what the typical accepted student profile is. I've got a decent GPA and I'm on the varsity soccer team, but …

Hi friends, due to some dual enrollment classes and summer school, I have the chance to graduate a year early. Does anyone know if colleges look favorably upon students who graduate ahead of schedule, …

Michigan seems like it has everything I want: strong academics, research opportunities, and a vibrant student life. Since it's so competitive, I’m looking for alternatives with a similar ethos. Where …

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior starting to look at colleges and I'm super interested in the University of Florida. Does anyone know what kind of GPA UF typically looks for in applicants? I'd like …

Heyy! So I've settled into my freshman year and I'm doing pretty well grade-wise. I didn’t apply for the honors program during my college application process but now I'm thinking maybe I should be in …

I'm kind of stressing here – I've got a draft of my personal statement for the Common App and I'm wondering if this is the same as the college essay that colleges ask for? Can someone break down the d …