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ACT Test Taking Tips Needed!

Hey guys! I'm about to take the ACT for the first time, and I'm not sure what to expect. Do y'all have any tips or tricks that helped you feel prepared? I'm especially nervous about the math section. …

2 years ago

What AP courses should I take in my senior year?

Hey guys, I'm currently a junior and I'm starting to think about my course selection for senior year. I want to take a couple more APs to boost my college app but I'm not sure which ones. Got any sugg …

2 years ago

Need AP Lang Exam Tips

Hey peers! I'm a junior studying to take the AP Lang exam in the spring, and I'm wondering if anyone has any proven strategies or tips to conquer the exam? I’m especially worried about the essay secti …

2 years ago

3.43 GPA: How much can extracurricular activities compensate?

Hey all. I'm a junior in high school and I have a GPA of 3.43, which isn't exactly stellar. I know there are other factors that colleges consider too like extracurricular activities. Would love to get …

2 years ago

LSU and D1 Athletics?

Sports has been a big chunk of my life throughout high school and I'm really wanting to continue in college. So, does LSU offer D1 Athletics?

2 years ago

Info on BSDO programs?

Hey everyone, I'm looking at the possibility of attending a BSDO program instead of the traditional pre-med path. Does anyone have information on what these programs are like? What's the admission pro …

2 years ago

AP Class Difficulty vs College

Hi everyone, I've been taking a few AP classes and I can't help but wonder, are these classes actually harder than the ones I'll eventually take in college? What have been your experiences or what hav …

2 years ago

What's the maximum score I could get in TOEFL?

Hey everyone. I'm a junior planning to deck out my college apps to international colleges. I've been preping for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), but not quite sure what's the highes …

2 years ago

How Long Does the SAT Take?

Hey everyone, current junior here panicking a little about upcoming SATs. Real quick, how long is this thing overall including breaks? Your help is appreciated!

2 years ago

Importance and meaning of high school class rank

I'm a bit stressed knowing class ranks would come out soon. Are they really that important for college applications? What does having a high class rank signify?

2 years ago

Financial Aid at Oregon State: How does it work?

I'm keen on applying to Oregon State, but as an out-of-state student, their tuition fees are scary. Anyone here familiar with how financial aid works at Oregon State? Any heads-up would be super helpf …

2 years ago

AP Psych FRQs?

The AP Psych exam, how many FRQs does it have? Any tips on handling them effectively?

2 years ago

Understanding the SAT Scoring

I'm kinda lost, so the SAT is out of how many points exactly? And what is considered a respectable score while applying to colleges?

2 years ago

SAT vs PSAT: What’s the difference?

Hey dudes, I'm a bit confused. How similar are the SAT and PSAT? Is studying for one beneficial for the other or are the contents of the tests really different? Need some clarity, please!

2 years ago

What's the Average GPA for Brooklyn College?

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior planning to apply to Brooklyn College and I'm wondering about the average GPA for admitted students. Anyone have any idea?

2 years ago

Pursuing Engineering: Where to Start?

Hello, everyone. I've always loved the idea of engineering but I'm absolutely stumped on how to prepare myself for getting into a strong engineering program in college. What kind of courses, extracurr …

2 years ago

Overview of AP classes

Guys, I'm trying to plan out my senior schedule and I'm wondering, how many APs exist? I want to challenge myself but also make sure I'm interested in what I'm studying.

2 years ago

Details on Johns Hopkins acceptance and SAT score range

Hello! For those who applied to Johns Hopkins, can you provide some insight into what they're looking for in applicants? Specifically, do they weigh SAT scores heavily, or are they more focused on oth …

2 years ago

Alabama's average ACT - What's the deal?

Hey all, so I'm thinking about applying to Alabama and I'm curious about their average ACT scores. Anyone know what they are? Is a 30+ an overkill or right on target?

2 years ago

Average GPA at Bucknell

Howdy, all! I'm getting ready to apply to colleges and Bucknell is on my radar. What's the average GPA there? Is it very competitive?

2 years ago
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