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Hello! I've been doing some research on colleges and found that many went test-optional due to COVID-19. I was wondering whether Wake Forest University is continuing this policy? If anyone has recent …

Hi everyone, I've been intrigued by Tufts University for a while now and I think I might apply. But I'm not sure about their admissions policy since COVID. Is Tufts still going the test-optional route …

I've been hearing some conflicting info and I’m not sure what’s accurate anymore. I'm taking the SAT in 2023, and I'm wondering if there's still an essay section? I've heard some rumors that it's been …

Hey guys, I'm a bit stressed about the ACT test. I’ve seen varying opinions about it, and I'm not sure what to think. Is the ACT test really as hard as some people make it out to be, or is it somethin …

I’m in the middle of ACT prep and I’m honestly finding it a bit stressful. I’ve heard some people say it’s not that bad though, and I’m starting to worry I’m just doing it wrong. So, can anyone who's …

Hello fellow high school students, I'm planning out my classes for next year and I'm considering taking Stats. There's one thing though: I’m not great at math. So, I wanted to check how others found t …

This might be a basic question, but I'm a bit confused - is Princeton University a private or a public institution? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I've seen Penn State's name quite a bit during my college hunting. But what's the buzz around it like? Is it a good school academically and culturally?

I'm considering applying to Ohio State University and I would love to get some insights. How difficult is it to get into this school? Anyone wanna share their experience?

Hello, I've been dreaming about Yale University since forever. But I'm aware it's an Ivy, so the competition's pretty tough. How hard is it really? What can make my application stand out?

Hello friends, as I'm drafting my college list, I'm interested in Florida State U. Just wanted to verify, are they adopting a test-optional policy for the upcoming admissions cycle?

Hey, does anyone here know if Florida Atlantic University will be test-optional for this year? I have been focusing a lot on my extracurricular activities and not much on standardized tests.

Hey, I need a bit of clarification here. Is Emory continuing with test-optional admissions for the upcoming application cycle or have they reverted back to their previous testing requirements?

Hey peeps, Duke is my dream university and I'm feeling anxious about my chances of getting accepted there. Any thoughts or insights on how tough the competition really is?

Hey everyone, my dream school has always been Berkeley since I found my love for Computer Science. Can anyone share how challenging it is to get admitted there? Do they look only at grades or consider …

Hey y'all, I'm considering taking AP Computer Science next year. However, I'm not sure if it's a tough course to handle. I want to major in Computer Science in college, but I also don't want to overbu …

I'm a little bit confused on this. Is a B.S. more prestigious or beneficial than a B.A? Does it make a difference in career opportunities or grad school apps? Would love to hear your thoughts.

I recently received my ACT score and I scored a 31. I'm curious to know if that's considered a 'good' score. Is it worth retaking the test to try for a higher score? Or would a 31 be seen favorably by …

Hey everyone, I currently have a 3.85 GPA and I'm a bit puzzled about my prospects. For better context, I'm aiming at top-tier universities. Would they view this GPA favorably when considering my admi …

I currently have a 3.83 GPA and was wondering if it was good enough for me to get into some selective colleges. Would appreciate any insight into how colleges interpret this kind of GPA!