With a GPA of 3.88, University of Michigan requires you to be near the top of your class, and well above average. Your transcript should show mostly A’s. Ideally, you will also have taken several AP or IB classes to show that you can handle academics at a college level. […]
The team was founded in 1993 as an inaugural team in the league. They won the Northern League Championship in 1993, 1995, 1996, and 2004. The Saints won its first American Association Championship in 2019. Has any city won all 4 championships? No city has ever won more than two […]
Is being a legacy applicant a factor in U-M’s holistic review process? Legacy status is not a preference in the admissions process but does serve as context – outside of the admissions review – in understanding a student’s interest. Most importantly, it helps us calculate the likelihood of enrollment. Does […]
Called basalt, this volcanic rock is seen here at Temperance River State Park in Minnesota and can be found in all the state parks along Lake Superior’s Minnesota shore. When was the last volcanoes in Minnesota? Fun Facts on MN Volcanoes were in fact in Minnesota at one point in […]
Although promoted as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, Minnesota has 11,842 lakes of 10 acres (4.05 ha) or more. The 1968 state survey found 15,291 lake basins, of which 3,257 were dry. If all basins over 2.5 acres were counted, Minnesota would have 21,871 lakes. The prevalence of lakes has […]
The event will feature professional cheesemakers, home cheesemakers, chefs and wine-pairing experts. Festival organizer Whitney McChane says while Wisconsin is best known for its thriving cheese-making industry, Minnesota is in fact the No. What state is famous for cheese? Wisconsin led the nation in cheese production in 2019 with 3.36 […]
So even if a student is able to take an SAT or ACT, they may prefer that we don’t consider it as part of our evaluation of their application. Our process will respect that decision; there is no need for applicants to report scores. However, if you have test scores […]
Minnesota Territory was formed on March 3, 1849. The first territorial legislature, held on September 2, 1849, was dominated by men of New England ancestry. Thousands of pioneers had come to create farms and cut timber. Minnesota became the 32nd U.S. state on May 11, 1858. How long has Minnesota […]
Persistently poor Minneapolis’ persistent poverty neighborhoods include several tracts in Near North and Phillips, much of the area hugging downtown, as well as Cedar-Riverside. St. Paul’s include parts of Thomas-Dale, Summit-University and the North End. Is Minneapolis a poor state? The Poverty Rate across the state of Minnesota is 10.5%, […]
Economic Outlook Rank Minnesota is currently ranked 46th in the United States for its economic outlook. Is Minnesota a rich or poor state? Minnesota’s wealth is impressive, but not extravagant. The state’s residents are mostly middle or upper-middle class, and its poverty rate of 8.7% is the 2nd lowest of […]
From the 2022 edition of Rich States, Poor States.Current Economic Outlook Ranks (2022 Edition) State 2022 Ranking Michigan 17th New Hampshire 18th Ohio 19th Louisiana 20th Is Michigan the poorest state in America? Mississippi is the poorest U.S. state. Mississippi’s median household income is $45,792, the lowest in the country, […]
90 units. For many students on their parent’s insurance, tax or other purposes, 12 units is usually considered full-time. However, a new student working towards a two-year or Career Associate degree (90 units required) would need to complete 15 units a quarter for six quarters (3 quarters to an academic […]
Associate Degree. Typically offered by community and technical colleges, an associate degree includes roughly two years of coursework. Depending on the discipline, students may also complete practical requirements. What is the most basic degree in college? Associate Degree This is the basic degree that’s most commonly offered at community colleges […]
Harvard University is on a semester system. Semester systems are typically around 14-16 weeks long. They consist of 3 terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Does Harvard have semesters? The academic calendar is composed of two semesters. Fall semester starts in late August (with first-year students arriving a week early for […]
The two terms are separated by a plus sign. + 7 is a three termed expression. is the second term, and 7 is the third term. What is a number term? In Algebra a term is either a single number or variable, or numbers and variables multiplied together. Terms are […]