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Hey y'all! I'm taking a few AP courses this year and I want to practice using actual old exams for studying. Does anyone know where I could find previous AP tests for various subjects? Are there any t …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior and my current cumulative GPA is 3.58. I was just wondering if this is considered a good GPA for college admissions? Will it hold me back from getting into some decent schoo …
Hey, everyone! I'm wondering what the difference is between weighted and unweighted class ranks. Which one do colleges typically care more about, and how are they factored into admissions decisions? T …
Hey guys, lately I've been curious about the various California State University campuses and their acceptance rates. What factors go into their decision-making process? Are there any specific GPA or …
Hi friends! I'm studying for the ACT and I'd love to hear any advice you have for the English section - it seems to be the one where I struggle the most. Thanks in advance!
Hey there! I'm planning on applying to Georgetown and I want to make sure I don't miss any important dates. What are the application deadlines for Georgetown? Thanks for the help!
Hey, I just completed Phase 1 of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund application. Can anyone who has experience with HSF give me some advice on what to expect for Phase 2 and how to best prepare for it?
Hey! I need to send my high school transcripts to some colleges, but I'm not sure how to request them online. Can someone explain how the process works and if there's a website I should use? Thank you …
Hi! I recently took the ACT and I think I might want to retake it to improve my score. Does anyone know how much it costs to retake the test? Thanks in advance for the info!
Hey folks, I'm preparing for exams and I'm really struggling with DBQ questions. Does anyone know of any resources, websites, or books where I can find practice DBQ questions to work on? Your suggesti …
Hey everyone, I have the option to take the full IB program at my school. What are the pros and cons of doing the full IB program versus just taking a regular course load with some AP or IB classes? H …
Hey guys, I didn't do as well as I wanted on my first ACT attempt. I really want to increase my score, but I'm not sure what to focus on. What are some effective study strategies and resources that yo …
Hey everyone, I'm trying to do some research on college basketball, but I'm a bit confused. Can someone help me understand how many divisions are there in the NCAA, and the approximate number of D2 an …
I've been hearing about GPA scales lately, and I'm kinda confused. Can someone explain what a GPA scale means and how it affects my high school GPA?
Hey fellow high schoolers, I've been wondering if either the SAT or ACT is viewed as more important by colleges when applying. Should I focus more on one of them, or are they considered equally import …
Hey guys, I'm a little stressed about the costs of college applications and tests. How can I determine if I'm eligible for fee waivers? What are some common qualifications for receiving a fee waiver, …
Hey guys, I've got my eyes set on applying to Northeastern University (NEU)—can anyone let me know what GPA is considered competitive for admission there? I'm trying to gauge my chances and see if I n …
Honestly, I've always dreamed of going to Caltech, but I'm worried about my chances of getting accepted. How tough is it to get in there, and do you guys have any advice? I know it's competitive, but …
Hey guys! So, I'm planning to apply to Rice University as one of my top choices, but I'm a bit unsure about the application deadlines for Early Decision and Regular Decision. Can someone please provid …
Hey there, I just got my SAT scores back, and I'm not sure how it stacks up against what's typical. What is a 'normal' SAT score for applicants? And is it a good enough score for decent colleges?