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So, I recently took the SAT and ended up with a 1150. I'm kind of freaking out, is this going to seriously harm my college applications? What types of colleges should I consider with this score?

Hi everyone, I've signed up for a couple of AP exams this year but I'm finding it hard to find any information on what time they start. Can anyone tell me when AP exams typically begin?

Hi, I've been interested in Engineering but there seem to be so many types and I'm a bit confused. Does anyone have a comprehensive list or know how many types of engineering fields there are?

Does anyone have any info on the 2024 AP test schedule? Just curious about when my exams might be. Also, is it too early to start trying to figure out a study schedule?

Hey folks, I'm a junior and this is going to be my first year taking AP Exams. Can anyone guide me through the sign-up process? Is there a deadline to sign up for the exams?

Hey there, squad! Quick question about ACT superscoring. I've taken the ACT a couple of times and my scores varied each time. I heard colleges might 'superscore' ACT results but I'm not 100% sure what …

Hello everyone, I'm prepping for the ACT coming up soon. I'm a bit unsure about the structure of the exam. Can anyone explain what the sections are and how much time I get on each?

Hey everyone. I'm considering applying to UTA and wondering what their GPA requirements are. Is there a huge gap between in-state and out-state applicants when it comes to GPA? Any info would be helpf …

Hey, juniors! I've been working on my college essay, and I'd like to make my writing more, well, sophisticated. Emphasis on sounding natural, of course. But, for the life of me, I can't seem to get En …

Hello everyone! I'm deep in the college search phase and I'm hugely into engineering. But with so many schools, I'm struggling a bit. Does anyone know which engineering schools are considered the best …

Hi everyone! I'm seriously considering Lyon College as one of my top options. I'm kind of nervous about the application process though. What should I expect? Do they have any particular 'pet peeves' o …

Hi fellas! I'm considering applying to a University of California school but I'm overwhelmed by the number of campuses! Each one seems distinct. Can someone explain the key differences between them or …

Hey, guys! Need some help understanding GPA's here. If my score is 96, what would that be in terms of a GPA? And does this vary depending on whether the grades are weighted or unweighted? Thanks a ton …

Hey folks, hoping to get some info here - what's the average ACT score for students accepted to the University of Georgia? I'm not sure if my score is competitive enough, so it would be really helpful …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and BU is one of the colleges on my list. I've heard it's pretty competitive. Does anybody have any idea about the current admissions rate? And perhaps, any tips for boosting …

I've set my sights on Brown for a while now and I'm trying to assess my chances. What's the usual GPA for accepted students? Is it possible for someone with a lower GPA to still get accepted if they h …

So I'm looking over my AP Stats syllabus for next year. Seems like there's a boatload of topics, though. Any ideas which ones I should zoom into? Would love to get insights from those who've passed th …

Hey y'all, I'm planning on taking AP Bio next year and I'm a bit confused about the scoring system. Like how does the College Board decide on a 1-5 rating based on our exam papers?

Hello everyone, I'm in need of ACT practice questions to help with my test prep. Does anyone know any reliable sources where I can get these questions for free?

Hi everyone, I've been preparing for the SAT and I'm a bit stressed about my math score. I was wondering, what's the average math SAT score? Knowing a ballpark figure might help me with my preparation …