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Hey everyone, I'm pretty new to this college admissions stuff and been considering Western Oregon University. Can anyone shed some light on what they're looking for in an applicant? Any help would be …

Hello folks! I'm considering applying to San Jose State University (SJSU). I know that GPA is a significant factor in admissions. Does anyone know what the average admitted student's GPA at SJSU is? A …

Hi all, so I'm seriously thinking about St. John's University for college. Can anyone shed some light on the GPA requirements there? Do they consider an upward trend in grades if you started off slow …

Hey everyone, I've been looking at Lander University and I'm kinda curious. What’s the acceptance rate like at Lander University? Do you guys know if it's a reach or a match for someone with a decent …

Hey everyone, I've been checking out Spring Hill College as a potential college to apply to, but I'm unclear on how competitive their admissions are. Does anybody have an idea what their acceptance ra …

Hey peeps! I am really hyped about Spelman College, but I am not quite sure about their SAT requirements. Can anyone currently attending or who recently applied provide some insight about the scores t …

Currently I'm in my junior year and it's time to prepare for our annual speech competition. I want to have a catchy and persuasive topic, but I'm struggling with ideas. Can anyone suggest something un …

Hi everyone, I've been researching Southeastern Louisiana University and I'm curious about their acceptance rate. I'm trying to gauge the level of competition for admissions there. Any information wou …

I've been working on college prep and SMU is on my list. Feel like I'm in a constant state of SAT prep. Can anyone provide info on what the average SAT score is for SMU admissions? Are there any speci …

Yo guys, I'm pretty confused here and was hoping someone could shed some light on the topic. How exactly is the AP test graded? I know we get numerical scores but what do they even mean? And how do th …

Quick question, guys – does anyone know what's the highest possible grade one can get on the ACT? Just trying to figure out where I should be aiming. Thanks.

Hello peeps! Would anyone happen to know where I can find some AP Government Free Response Questions (FRQ) examples along with their answers? It'd be super helpful for me to review and understand what …

Hey, fellow students! I'm interested in a science major in college, but I'm lost on what classes I should take in high school to prepare. Anyone know what types of science courses colleges like to see …

Hey, I'm seriously considering applying to UC Berkeley, but I'm a little unclear on what they're looking for beyond grades and test scores. Can anyone who got in or knows about it tell me about any sp …

Hi, I'm looking to apply to SCAD next year and trying to gauge my chances. Does anyone know what the acceptance rate was for 2024? I realize it might change, but it might give me a general sense of ho …

Hey everyone, I'm planning on taking some AP tests this year but a bit lost about the registration process. When is the deadline to sign up for an AP test? Is there anything that I should know or be c …

A teacher at my school asked me to write a character reference letter for them. It's the first time I'm doing this, and I want to do it right. Any tips on what info to include or points to cover? Anyt …

Hope you all are doing well! I need to ask a teacher for a letter of recommendation but honestly, I have no idea how to go about it. Can someone guide me on how to construct a polite and effective let …

Hey guys, I've been surrounded by mixed opinions about this. I know that the PSAT is technically just practice for the SAT but should I spend considerable time studying for it? Would it be beneficial …

Yo, I'm currently enrolled in a few regular classes that also have AP exams, but my school doesn't offer the AP versions. Has anyone ever self-studied for these exams? Any tips on how to do it effecti …