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Anyone who chose UCF and is attending, what was your reason? What made UCF appealing to you? Curious to hear your thoughts as I'm considering applying!
I need to start thinking about who to ask for my recommendation letters. Should I approach teachers whose classes I excelled in, or a coach from extracurricular activities? Any advice would be greatly …
I've been hearing a lot lately about affirmative action and its role in college admissions. But I'm still not sure exactly who it applies to – does anyone have a clear answer?
I took the ACT in October and I'm biting my nails waiting for the scores. Can anybody tell me when they typically come out?
As part of a project I'm working on, I'm trying to compare the history of the SAT and ACT. While I found the information for the SAT, I'm having trouble determining when the ACT was first created. Any …
Hey guys, I'm sort of stressing about when to start studying for the SAT. I want to make sure I have enough time to fully prepare but also focus on my other responsibilities—any ideas on when to start …
Real quick question y'all—when do Early Decision results typically come out? And does the timeline differ from school to school? Slightly freaking out tbh.
I submitted a couple of early action applications and now I'm just waiting, and waiting, and waiting. Any idea when we usually start to hear back from EA? Cheers.
My nerves are honestly through the roof, SATs were a doozy. When can I expect to see my scores? Any help is appreciated!
Does anyone know when AP exams usually start? I want to plan ahead and make sure I'm ready when the time comes.
Hiya! I just completed my AP Calc exam and I'm pretty nervous about the results. Does anyone know exactly when the scores for this exam specifically are released?
Hey everyone, so I've been scrolling around and a thought popped into my head that's been nagging—what's the hardest degree to get? Naturally, I understand that 'hard' is a pretty subjective term and …
Hi everyone, I just got my PSAT score back and I did pretty well. I was wondering what score I would need on the PSAT to qualify for National Merit recognition? Also, does it vary by state?
Hey y'all! So, I've been prepping for the SAT for some time now, but I've heard that many schools have become test optional. Are there any colleges that still require you to submit your SAT scores? Th …
I'm kinda new to this whole high school thing, so could anyone explain what order does high school go in? Like what's the progression from freshman to senior year?
Just starting to prepare for the SAT and kinda feeling overwhelmed. What kind of math does the SAT cover? I want to know what I should focus on while studying. Thanks for the help!
Hey folks, I'm seeking some info here. So, I'm pretty into math and sciences and I heard engineering might be a good fit. But what kinds of engineering are out there? What skills or interests are part …
This might sound a bit silly but what does 'valedictorian' mean exactly? I've heard it thrown around a lot but never really got a clear explanation. Does it hold any significance when applying to coll …
I'm new to the whole SAT thing and I'm a bit lost on how the scoring works. Can someone provide a clear explanation on the score range for this test? A breakdown of the sections would be great too. Th …
I've decided Yale is my dream school but I'm a bit scared of the admission odds. Can someone help me out—what's the acceptance rate like?