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I'm getting my ACT prep in motion, but I'm a bit confused about how the scoring system works. Could someone break down how ACT scores work? I'd appreciate the help!

Hello all! Yes, I'm one of those students dreaming of Harvard. It's been my dream school since forever. Does anyone have any advice on what I should do to increase my chances of getting admitted into …

So, I'm doing my college research and Stanford made the list. But I am a bit curious about the size of the campus. Can anyone tell me how big is Stanford's campus? Is it overwhelming or manageable?

I'm getting ready to apply to a handful of schools and Houston is currently on my list. I want to gauge my chances of getting in so does anyone know about Houston University's acceptance rate? I'd app …

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if anyone knows what the average SAT score is for admissions to Hofstra University. Not looking for the absolute minimum, but rather what's 'competitive'. Any tips o …

Hi all, I'm starting to work on my Hillsdale College application and I'd appreciate any advice from people who've gone through the process. From the essays to the interviews, what should I focus on? A …

Hey guys. I'm a high school junior, trying to figure out which math classes to take in my senior year. Specifically, I'm wondering what types of math classes are most relevant for someone looking to s …

Hey everyone! I'm kind of stressing out about this whole SAT thing. I know all about raw scores, section scores, and all that jazz - but what's the ultimate max you can get on the whole test? Like abs …

Hey guys! I'm trying super hard to get a 5-star score on the Math SAT. Does anybody know what the highest possible score for this section is?

I'm looking to apply to a few great public universities. Could someone help me out and tell me what the top-rated public universities in the US are?

So I've seen a lot about the highest total SAT score you can get, but I'm curious what the max score specifically for the Math section is. Does anyone happen to know?

Hello everyone, I've seen the term 'highest honors' often used in relation to high school graduation but I really don't know what it entails. Could someone please enlighten me? What exactly does gradu …

Okay, so I've been studying super hard for my AP exams and I'm aiming to get the top score. Does anyone know what the maximum score is? I've heard it's a 5, correct?

Hey guys, I'm trying to get involved in some high school math competitions to look good for college apps. Any quiz leagues or competitions you would recommend?

So, I was scrolling through a job application and it mentioned needing a 'high school equivalent.' I was wondering if anybody here could help me decode what that means. Would getting a GED count as a …

I'm interested in applying to Hawaii Pacific University next year, and I'm curious about what their GPA requirements for admission might be. Is it strictly enforced, or is there some wiggle room?

Hey friends, I'm considering applying to Hawaii Pacific University. Does anyone have any info on their acceptance rates? Like, is it super competitive? Thanks in advance!

This might be a bit of a silly question, but is there a branch of Harvard University in California? I've heard rumors about it but not sure if they're accurate.

I'm planning on taking the ACT instead of the SAT. So, I was wondering, what's generally considered a good score for someone who wants to apply to Harvard? Like, what are they looking for typically?

Hey guys, I'm just wondering if anyone knows what the typical SAT score range is for accepted students at Harvard. I know it's probably high, but I guess I'm just trying to figure out exactly what I'm …