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Can someone explain to me what exactly an AP exam is? I've been hearing about it a lot and want to understand its importance for college admissions. Are these exams subject-specific? And how do they i …
Hi everyone, I'm in my junior year and I'm trying to figure out the best way to maximize my academic profile. I wanted to ask, what's the primary difference between Honors and AP classes? Does one loo …
Trying to figure out life after High School lol. With so many top colleges in California, it's hard to decide which one could be the best fit for me. That said, is there any general consensus on what …
Hello people! I am considering California State University for college but I'm not quite sure what they're famous for. For those who know or have experiences, what is CSU known for?
Hey guys, I'm still quite fresh to this whole college application thing and I keep seeing these percentages pop up in my research. Can someone kindly clarify what an 'admission rate' really is and how …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior trying to figure out this whole college funding scene. I hear a lot about scholarships but don't quite get how they work. What exactly is a scholarship and how does it opera …
Hey there, got my latest ACT results and scored a 33! I'm somewhat curious about how this might equate to an SAT score. Anyone got an idea about the conversion? Thanks.
Hey guys! I just got my latest ACT scores and I got a 31. I'm thinking of giving the SAT a shot as well. Can anyone help me understand what my ACT score would translate to on the SAT scale? Thanks in …
Hey there, I just want to understand what grades must I achieve to have a 2.0 GPA? I know it's not the most glamorous GPA, but understanding the benchmarks would really help me strategize better. Than …
Hey guys! I'm currently a junior, and I've been trying to figure out my academic standing. I know that a 3.5 GPA is considered pretty good, but I'm still a little bit fuzzy on what exactly that number …
Hey everyone! I'm currently taking a few honors classes and I'm trying to understand how it all works. What impact do these classes have on my college application? Do they really boost the chances of …
I'm entering my junior year and I'm trying to start my college search. Can someone give me advice on how to figure out what colleges would be the right fit for me? Like, how to assess these colleges b …
Hey there! I'm currently a junior and I've been managing a 3.6 GPA so far. I'm wondering, what kind of colleges typically accept a student with a GPA like mine? Do I still have good options?
Okay, so I've been a bit of a stress case recently about my GPA, which currently stands at a 3.4. Do you guys know of any good colleges that are likely to accept students with a GPA around this range?
I was chatting with a couple of my friends and they suggested that I take a 'what college is right for me' quiz to narrow down my options. Can you guys recommend a good, comprehensive one?
Hey all, I'm trying to figure out which college is based in Austin? This could factor into my college list, because I've heard great things about the city and the tech scene there.
I'm kinda new to the admissions process and researching colleges. I was wondering, what city is the University of Kentucky located in? It'd help for me to know so I could see whether it's a fit based …
Uh, so when people say 'the colleges,' what do they mean exactly? Seems like a broad term to me. Is it just a casual way to refer to the whole range of post-secondary institutions or something more sp …
I've been hearing about 'intramurals' a lot, especially when people talk about life on college campuses. Can someone explain to me what 'intramurals' are? And would joining them benefit me in some way …
So, I'm a junior thinking about schools for next year. I've always wanted to study on the West Coast, specifically California. Can you guys suggest some good universities in California? A little about …