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How to improve my ACT math skills?

I'm a junior taking the ACT soon, and I want to up my math game. If there's anyone here who has mastered the ACT math section, can you please share some advice on preparation techniques or resources? …

2 months ago

Engineering fields - choosing the right one?

As I'm planning to study engineering in college, I could use some advice on choosing the right engineering field for me. Can anyone share their experience on how they figured out which engineering fie …

2 months ago

How many points per question on the SAT?

Hi everyone! I'm going to take the SAT soon, and I wanted to know how many points is each question worth on the test? Understanding the scoring system will help me in my test-taking strategy. Thank yo …

2 months ago

Are There Any Men-Only Colleges Left?

Hey everyone, just out of curiosity, are there any men-only colleges remaining in the U.S.? I know there used to be quite a few in the past, but I'm not sure if they still exist today. Thanks for any …

2 months ago

Best D3 schools in North Carolina?

Hi everyone, I'm starting to look at colleges and I'm interested in possibly attending a D3 school in North Carolina. Are there any recommendations for high-quality D3 schools in the state? And could …

2 months ago

Class rank importance?

Hey there! I'm a bit confused about the importance of class rank in the college admissions process. How much weight do colleges put on this? Is it better to focus on maintaining a high class rank or t …

2 months ago

Prestigious colleges in NYC?

Hello! I'm planning on applying to colleges soon and I'm really interested in going to school in New York City. Can you guys recommend some prestigious colleges in the area that I should look into? Th …

2 months ago

Can I get my SAT scores from years ago?

Hey, I took the SAT a few years ago and need the scores for something. Is it possible to access my SAT scores from that long ago? If so, how can I do this? Thanks in advance!

2 months ago

Is an SAT score of 1100 good enough for college admissions?

Hey, guys! I just got my SAT score back and it's 1100. I'm a little bit worried if it's competitive enough for college admissions. Can someone please let me know if this is a decent score or should I …

2 months ago

Best resources for free AP Human Geography practice tests?

Hey there, I'm taking AP Human Geography this year and I'm in need of some good resources with free practice tests. Can anyone recommend their favorite websites or resources to help me study? Grateful …

2 months ago

What's the Harvard campus like?

Hey there, I'm really interested in Harvard, but I've never visited the campus. What's it like? Can anyone give me a description of the campus atmosphere, the area around it, and any unique features t …

2 months ago

Is 17 a Bad ACT Score?

Hi everyone, I received a 17 on my ACT and I'm worried about whether it's good enough for college admissions. Should I retake the exam or focus on other parts of my application? Any advice would be ap …

2 months ago

National Merit Scholarship Essay Prompt?

Hey guys, I'm currently working on my National Merit Scholarship application and I was wondering if anyone could share the essay prompt. I want to make sure I'm on the right track before I start writi …

2 months ago

Thoughts on PSAT score of 1140?

So I just got my PSAT score, and it's an 1140. Is this a decent score? How can I improve for the next PSAT and eventually the SAT? Any advice is appreciated!

2 months ago

Is scoring 24 on the ACT something to be proud of?

What's up everyone? I got my ACT results and I scored a 24. Is this something I should be proud of? Will it be enough for college admissions, or should I retake the test?

2 months ago

What's a Good PSAT Qualifying Score?

Hi everyone, I've taken the PSAT and now I'm trying to figure out if my scores are any good. What's considered a qualifying score? How do my scores compare to other students?

2 months ago

Looking for party college rankings – How accurate are they?

I've come across a few party college rankings and I'm curious how accurate they are. Did anyone base their college decision on these rankings or know someone who did? Do you think it's a good idea to …

2 months ago

Any tricks to getting AP scores early?

Hey everyone, I took some AP exams this year and I'm eager to see my scores. I heard there are ways to get AP scores early? Is it true, or just a myth? If it's true, can someone tell me how to do it?

2 months ago

Does Honor Roll count as an award?

Hey guys! I've been on the honor roll every semester of my high school career, and I'm wondering if it's considered an award for college applications? I don't have many other accolades, so I want to m …

2 months ago

Challenging algebra problems for practice?

Yo, I've been working on my algebra skills lately, but I'm finding most of the problems in my textbook to be too easy. Can anyone recommend a website or resource where I can find really hard algebra p …

2 months ago
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