FAQ

FAQ: Can I go to college with less than 3.0 GPA?

(Skip to the end to see the list of 248 colleges that take a 3.0 GPA or less.) You can…

3 months ago

FAQ: What is Liberal Arts College (LAC)?

If you look at the US News College Rankings you’ll see that there are two major rankings, National Universities and…

3 months ago

FAQ: What is likely letter?

A “likely letter” is a letter from the college admissions office stating that you are likely to be admitted as…

4 months ago

FAQ: What are Public Ivies?

The term "Public Ivy" was coined by Richard Moll in Public Ivies: A Guide to America's Best Public Undergraduate Colleges…

4 months ago

FAQ: What are flagship universities?

There is no official definition of what is a flagship university. In general, when people talk about flagship universities, they…

10 months ago

FAQ: What is Tier 1 University

(Common list of Tier 1 Universities for 2022 is at the end of the post.) What is a tier 1…

1 year ago

FAQ: What is the FAFSA?

The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid administered by the Office of Federal Student Aid. Students must…

2 years ago

FAQ: Do I have to be accepted to college to apply for financial aid?

No. You don't have to be accepted to a college to apply for financial aid. You can submit the Free…

2 years ago

FAQ: How long should I study for the SAT & ACT?

The sweet spot for studying for the SAT & ACT is eight to twelve weeks. Students who give themselves less…

2 years ago