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Hi all, I have NYU on my college list and I'm wondering about its selectivity. How tough is the NYU admissions process? What are they looking for in applicants?

Hey everyone. I really want to go to college in New York City, but not sure where to start. I'm interested in the CUNY system but not quite sure which of their colleges are the best for undergrad stud …

Hey everyone, I'm thinking of giving the SAT another shot in December. Can anyone confirm if the registrations are still open or if I've missed the deadline? Really hoping it isn't too late.

Hi guys, I'm getting kind of jittery waiting for my ACT scores. How long does it usually take for the October scores to come out? Thanks for any info!

Hey everyone, I'll be taking the PSAT pretty soon and wanted to get a solid understanding of the scoring system. Could anyone explain or link me to a good guide? I'm not clear on how they scale the qu …

Struggling a bit in one class and might end up with a C-. Anyone know how much of an impact this would have on my GPA? A bit stressed about it.

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone can enlighten me about the general GPA requirements or averages for admission into Miami University. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hey there, anyone have a clue what the cutoff score might be for National Merit Commended Scholar for 2023? Trying to gauge my chances here. Thanks in advance.

Hi! I've been interested in Kent State for a while, but I'm a little worried about getting accepted. Can anyone tell me about their acceptance rate? Maybe it could help me gauge my chances.

Hello everyone. I'm a junior and I've been thinking about applying to Indiana University. I took the SAT recently, and I'm trying to figure out if my score is competitive enough. Can anyone provide so …

Yo, anyone else pretty confused about what the SAT score curve is? Can someone please break this all down - what it is, how it impacts our scores, and why it’s important?

Hello, I need some help with SAT to ACT score conversion. I've been considering taking the ACT as well, but I'm not sure how my current SAT score would translate. Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I've taken the SAT test twice now and I've seen a substantial change between my first and second test. Does anyone know why this might be? Can multiple attempts greatly affect your score, an …

Hi, does anyone have a clear understanding of the SAT scale score? How does it work and how does it impact my total score?

Hey y'all, I'm a little stressed, and I need some clarification. What are the exact rules for the SAT? I mean things like, how many breaks do you get, what you can bring with you, and what happens if …

I was wondering, how many passages are there typically in the reading section of the SAT? I want to build a good pacing strategy and knowing the number would be helpful.

I'm solid with most math sections, but probability really messes with my head! Every time I practice SAT problems, I get probability wrong. Anyone have any resources or strategies to conquer these?

Hey guys, quick question. I've heard from some people that it's really important to learn a bunch of 'SAT words' for the test, but others say it's not necessary anymore. So, what's the real deal here? …

Hey there folks, it's junior year and I'm aiming for that perfect SAT score. Does anyone here have any experience or know someone who's done it? What sacrifices did you have to make? What were your st …

Hey folks, I'm starting to prep for the SAT pretty soon and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for online resources? I'm more of a self-studier so any sort of websites, apps, or online tool …