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Recommendations for Top Marine Biology Schools?

Hello there! I'm a junior in high school who's extremely passionate about the ocean and its ecosystems. I want to major in marine biology in college. Does anyone have suggestions for universities know …

2 years ago

Can I use a calculator for the AP Physics C exam?

Hey guys, I'm currently preparing for the AP Physics C exam and I'm not sure about the calculator policy. Are we allowed to use calculators during the exam, and if yes, are there any specific rules or …

2 years ago

How rigorous is the process of getting into Duke University?

Duke has been my dream school for a while now, but I know their acceptance rate is quite low. Can anyone share their experiences or advice for increasing my chances of acceptance? What type of student …

2 years ago

Decoding ACT Scores?

A bit overwhelmed here. Just got my ACT result and I'm honestly not sure how to interpret it with the new score chart, does anyone have a clear understanding about the current ACT score chart? How do …

2 years ago

How are Cal State schools ranked?

Hello! I'm thinking about applying to a few Cal State schools next year but I'm finding a lot of conflicting information about how they're ranked. What factors should I consider while looking at ranki …

2 years ago

Question on College Essay Prompts for Class of 2025

Hey guys! I've started to brainstorm my college essays but I'm a bit stuck. Anybody know where I can find the updated essay prompts for the Class of 2025? I looked at some sites but they've got outdat …

2 years ago

Who has the most wins in college division 1 games?

I'm trying to impress my sports-crazy uncle with some trivia. So, out of total curiosity, does anyone know which team has the most wins in college division 1 games? Also, are they historically strong …

2 years ago

Community Service Activities Ideas?

So, I've been told community service is a big plus when it comes to college admissions. Any ideas on what activities I could get involved in?

2 years ago

Help with AP Art History Score Conversion

Hello all, I'm going to be taking the AP Art History test and I'm trying to predict my score. Does anyone know of a good score calculator or a table for predicting scores?

2 years ago

UVA in-state acceptance percentage?

Hi guys, my top choice is UVA and I'm an in-state applicant. I've been trying to find specific data related to in-state acceptance rates, but haven't had much luck. Does anyone have any data or source …

2 years ago

Transparency on USC's acceptance rate for out-of-state students

Hey there! I'm from Michigan and USC has always been a dream school for me. But I'm a little bit concerned about the acceptance rates. I was wondering if anyone had any information about USC's accepta …

2 years ago

When do AP Math scores typically come out?

Hi all, it's my first year taking an AP class and I'm kind of lost. Anyone knows when AP Math scores usually get released? Does it happen around the same time every year?

2 years ago

Seeking Neuroscience Undergraduate programs: What to look for?

I'm passionate about studying neuroscience. Can anyone recommend colleges with strong undergraduate neuroscience programs? And, how should I evaluate these programs? What makes an undergraduate neuros …

2 years ago

About the '12 Public Ivy League Schools'?

Hello everyone! Can someone help to explain what exactly are these '12 Public Ivy League' schools I've heard about? How did they get this title and what makes them different from other schools? Are th …

2 years ago

AP Grade Curves

Yo, so I've been hitting the books pretty hard for my AP classes and I'm just wondering how are the grade curves calculated for AP exams? Is there any online tool like an AP curve calculator or someth …

2 years ago

Top colleges in North Carolina?

I'm a resident of North Carolina and I'm considering staying in my home state for college. Does anyone have recommendations for great colleges in North Carolina, regardless of size or major concentrat …

2 years ago

When should I take the SAT in high school?

Hey everyone, currently a junior here. Been hearing about everyone taking their SATs and it's got me a bit flustered. When's the best timing to take the SATs in high school?

2 years ago

AP European History Score Calculation

Hey guys, firsthand apologies for sounding paranoid, but I'm trying to estimate my AP European History score. Is there a useful calculator or prediction method I can use?

2 years ago

How has Harvard's admit rate changed over time?

I've heard that Harvard’s admission rates have been fluctuating a bit, but finding up-to-date data seems impossible. Can anyone shed some light on the recent trends in Harvard's admission rates and ho …

2 years ago

Notable colleges for a Business Major?

I have decided to major in Business, and I’m trying to narrow down my college choices. Does anyone have suggestions for colleges that have notable Business programs?

2 years ago
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