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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!

I got my ACT scores back recently and ended up with a 22 overall. I'm not sure if that's considered a 'low' score. Should I retake the test, or is a 22 generally acceptable for most colleges?

Recently got my ACT scores back and I scored a 34. While I'm quite happy with my performance, I'm not sure if I should retake the test for a higher score. Do colleges distinguish much between a 34 and …

Hey, I have a 3.85 GPA and was wondering if that's considered high enough for top 20 colleges. I know it's not a 'bad' GPA, but I'm trying not to take any chances. I'm especially looking at Ivies or e …

I've been putting a lot into my coursework and my cumulative GPA is 3.57. I'm proud of it, but I'm worried about how competitive it is for college admissions. Specifically, I'm aiming for a few top-ti …

Hey everyone, I'm a little confused about the SAT test dates for international students. I live outside the U.S. and need to plan ahead for my test. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find …

I'm really keen on applying to Hunter College and I can't figure out what their admission requirements are. Can anybody help with what GPA or test scores do they usually want?

Hey community, so I've recently taken the ACT and I'm not sure how to view my scores. Can someone guide me through the process? Also, how long does it typically take for the scores to be available?

I gotta admit, I'm a bit confused about how to send my official SAT scores to colleges. Could anyone enlighten me about the process? How long does it take and how far ahead should I send them before a …

Hey everyone, so I'm starting to study for the SAT, and I was wondering if you guys have any tips or strategies on how to score well? Also, what resources did you find most helpful while studying?

Got my SAT results recently and they are okay, just, not as great as I'd hoped. Is it worth retaking the SAT? Curious about other folks' experiences with this.

Reading comprehension is a weak point for me. Any recommended strategies to improve it? Especially something that'll help not only for the SAT but for college too!

Looking at my GPA and realizing it's not really where I want it to be. Anyone got some tips for how to get your grades up fast in high school? Really need to boost my grades this semester!

Hey, University of Miami is my top choice for college. Can someone share some advice on how to make my application stand out? Also, what are some important factors they look for in an applicant?

Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a tight financial spot, and I was wondering if there's any way to get my SAT fee waived? Or are there other resources for students taking the SAT who need some financial a …

Hey folks, I'm having a bit of trouble finding out where my PSAT scores are. Does anyone know how to access them? I might be missing something obvious, but any help would be much appreciated!

Hi folks! Prepping for the SAT and trying to set my score goals. Could someone clear up for me—how many points can you actually score on the SAT? Thanks a ton!