At high altitudes: 1  Air pressure is lower, so foods take longer to bake. Temperatures and/or bake times may need to be increased. 2  Liquids evaporate faster, so amounts of flour, sugar and liquids may need to be changed to prevent batter that is too moist, dry or gummy. 3  Gases expand more, so doughs rise faster.
The rate for the Smart Option Student Loan, which will be available to undergraduate and graduate students, will range from 5.75% to 12.875% depending on the borrower's credit history and other criteria. (The average credit score for Sallie Mae customers in the first quarter of 2012 was 748.).
You can certainly have blemishes on your credit report and maintain at least a 620 score. You can even have a history of bankruptcy or foreclosure and still obtain a VA loan. But right now, in most cases, youâre going to need a credit score of at least 620 in order to secure financing.