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How Competitive is Admission at Spring Hill College?

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 …

a year ago

SAT Requirements for Spelman College

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 …

a year ago

Need some unique persuasive speech topic ideas: any suggestions?

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 …

a year ago

Info on Southeastern Louisiana University acceptance rate?

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 …

a year ago

Average SAT score for SMU?

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 …

a year ago

Understanding AP test grading

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 …

a year ago

Highest Possible Grade on ACT?

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.

a year ago

AP Government Free Response Questions (FRQ) Examples

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 …

a year ago

Science Course Inquiry

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 …

a year ago

Requirements for Admission at UC Berkeley - Help Needed

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 …

a year ago

What was the acceptance rate for SCAD in 202?

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 …

a year ago

Help with AP Test Registration

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 year ago

Writing a Character Reference Letter for a Student - Need tips!

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 …

a year ago

Need Help with Requesting a Letter of Recommendation

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 …

a year ago

Is Studying for the PSAT Worth It?

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 …

a year ago

Self-Study for AP Exams

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 …

a year ago

PSAT Selection Index Score

Hi there! I just took the PSAT and heard something about this thing called a 'Selection Index Score'? Can anyone explain to me what that means and why it's important? Really not sure what to make of i …

a year ago

Understanding the New SAT Scoring

Hey everyone, you know how the SAT changed a few years back, right? Like, the scoring's totally different now. I'm kinda confused, anyone have the straight dope on how to interpret new SAT scores? Any …

a year ago

Demystifying SAT Scores

Okay... so I just received my SAT score and it's just a number without context to me. Unsure how I did since I'm new at this, could someone explain what constitutes a good score? Thanks!

a year ago

Seeking Schools With Stellar Art Programs

Art has been my thing since kindergarten, so now that college apps are around the corner, I'm looking for colleges with strong art programs. Any suggestions?

a year ago
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