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It's been on my mind lately, like, is biochemistry actually a difficult major to pursue? I'm interested, I've always had this thing for chemistry and biology. But, how intense are those upper-level co …

I'm confused about choosing between a BA and a BS for my degree. Is one considered 'better' than the other? How do they differ in terms of coursework and later career impact?

Just got my ACT scores and I ended up with a 33. I'm really relieved, but I'm also wondering, is it a good enough score for top-tier schools?

So, the truth is, I messed up my freshman year. It was a rough start, and my GPA plummeted to a 2.0. Can I still recover in Junior-Senior year? How badly will this affect my college applications?

I'm really interested in the University of the Incarnate Word, but I can't seem to find much information about their acceptance rate. Has anybody attended this university or know anything about their …

Can someone confirm for me—how many years does it usually take to get a bachelor's degree? I'm assuming it changes depending on the course and college, right?

Can anyone walk me through the process of sending my AP scores to colleges? Is it during the application process, or is it after you've been accepted? And do all colleges require it, or just some?

Hey everyone, I've signed up for the SAT test ... and kind of freaking out a bit. Any tips or proven strategies on how to start preparing? Also, what resources worked best for you all? Thanks a lot!

Hey guys! MIT has been a dream school for me. Can someone guide me through the process of applying to MIT? Thanks in advance!

Hi, I'm trying to plan out my future and I was wondering how many years does it usually take to obtain a Bachelor's degree? Thanks for any info.

Hey y'all, I took my SATs a little while back and I've forgotten where to find my scores online. Can anyone remind me the process of checking SAT scores? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I plan on taking the ACT soon, but I am not sure about the cost involved. Does anyone know how much the ACT test actually costs? Thanks.

Hi all, I've been considering attending a more liberal college. Does anyone have suggestions about schools that are known to have more liberal student bodies/curriculums? Any feedback would be appreci …

So I'm strategizing for my applications and I'm kind of stuck—how many letters of recommendation do I need for most colleges? I have a few teachers in mind, but I want to make sure I'm not overdoing i …

I will be taking the AP Psychology exam next spring and I'm kind of stressed. Does anyone know exactly how many FRQs are on the test? I want to make sure I'm practicing enough.

Hey guys, I'm a bit confused about the whole Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. What does it mean exactly? And how is it calculated? Thanks in advance to anyone who can help shed some light on this!

Hey folks! Looking into UIUC but not sure if my GPA is up to standard. Do you guys know what GPA most admitted students have? Much appreciated y'all!

Hello everyone! So I've been investigating University of Iowa as a potential option, but not sure if my GPA cuts it. Does anyone know about their GPA requirements?

This might be a bit of a weird question, but does anyone know how many people have ever gotten a perfect score on the SAT? I'm just curious about how common or rare it is.

I've just been waitlisted by my dream school. Does this mean there's no hope left? How bad is it to be waitlisted and what should my next steps be?