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Okay, so I'm looking at UGA as one of my top choices, but I'm just not sure if my GPA is up to par. Can anyone who attends UGA, or is familiar with its admissions, give me a heads up on what they're l …

Dartmouth is my dream school and I'm busting my chops trying to get my grades up. What GPA do I need to be a strong contender? Does Dartmouth focus more on weighted or unweighted GPAs, and how much le …

Hi peeps, I've been looking at Texas State as one of my top choices and I’m curious about what their average GPA requirement is for incoming freshmen. Trying to gauge how competitive my 3.7 unweighted …

Yo, I've been grinding through the IB program and it's kind of killing me, ngl. But do colleges really care about IB students more than AP students or others? Is this pain going to pay off when I star …

I've got the option to take AP European History next year (as a sophomore), but I'm unsure if it's the right decision. Is the workload manageable for someone who isn't an upperclassman yet? Did any of …

Alright, so I'm super into STEM and Georgia Tech is at the top of my list. Can someone help me figure out what GPA range they consider competitive for applicants? Would be great to get a sense of wher …

I’m aiming for Georgia Tech and wondering about the ACT scores of students who get in. Can anyone share the score range or even personal experiences with the ACT and getting accepted to Georgia Tech? …

I'm starting to look at colleges and FSU seems like a cool place. Can anyone tell me how much they emphasize GPA in their admissions process? Is there a minimum GPA that Florida State generally looks …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior trying to put together my med school application to-do list, and I'm aiming pretty high. Does anyone have any insights or resources where I could find info on what a strong …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior starting to narrow down my college list, and Fordham has caught my eye. Could someone give me an idea of what the accepted student profile typically includes? I' …

Hey, could use some help here! I am totally aiming for an Ivy League school, specifically Brown, and I’m trying to gauge what GPA I should have to stand a chance. I've heard these schools are selectiv …

Has anyone heard if UCLA has become more strict with their GPA requirements lately? I'm trying to figure out my chances and plan out my junior and senior year courses. Need advice on whether I should …

Okay, I'm shooting for UVA and I'm just curious about what my profile should look like. Is there a particular emphasis on test scores or extracurriculars? Any feedback from current students or recent …

Hey everyone! So I'm starting to think about my college application essays, and I'm a bit lost about what exactly they're looking for. Like, how personal should my essay be? Are there topics that are …

So here's the deal, Rice University is kind of my dream school, but I'm slightly worried about my GPA. Does anyone know if Rice has a strict GPA requirement for their applicants, or do they look at th …

What's up everyone, I'm currently a high school junior and kind of freaking out about my college list. I do know Swarthmore’s one of my top choices, though – does anyone know what academic stats, extr …

Hey guys! I'm trying to plan out my junior year and I'm wondering about extracurriculars. I’ve heard that colleges like to see you're involved, but what kind of activities do they value most? Is it le …

Guys, I need the scoop on Yale's GPA 'requirements'. I get that holistic admissions mean GPA isn't everything, but surely they have some sort of benchmark, right? If anyone’s been admitted or knows so …

I'm considering Penn State and I'd love to know more about the kind of students they usually accept. I'm talking GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, etc. I tried to find a breakdown but haven't had mu …

So I've seen a ton of movies and shows with these wild college dorm scenes, but for those of you who've actually experienced it or visited campuses, what are dorms actually like? Are there things I sh …