Please suggest colleges
DC is a senior in a application based rigorous magnet program in DC/MD/VA area. GPA: 3.4, WGPA: 4.2 SAT: 2280 (760+760+760), Math I - 780, Math II- 800 ACT: 34 May be NMSF. 2 APs with 5's and 2 APs...
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View Article2015 AP US history revision
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