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I am finally honing down my college list, and UCLA is one of my top choices. How much do I need to score on the ACT to consider my application competitive for UCLA? Is there a strict cutoff?
So ACT is coming up for me and I need some solid online prep resources. I'm currently using a review book but I feel like I need more interactive learning. Any suggestions on online courses or resourc …
Hi everyone, I'm just wondering what exactly constitutes a 'good' writing score on the ACT. Could someone break it down for me? I'm trying to set a target score for myself when practicing. Thanks!
Hey folks, Geometry has always been a struggle for me and even more so when it appears on the ACT. Anyone out there who can recommend good resources or study tips to tackle the ACT Geometry section? T …
I've been preparing for the ACT and I really need to do some full-length practice tests under realistic conditions. Preferably free. Is there any website where I can find some of these? Thanks!
Hey there, I heard a lot about Khan Academy for SAT prep but I'm trying to find resources for ACT prep. Is there any material available for ACT on Khan Academy? Any help appreciated. Thanks!
Hey everyone, I'm planning on applying to UPenn. Can anyone who got accepted share their stories and what they believe made a difference in their applications? Thanks a lot!
Hey y’all, I’m planning to take the ACT this April. Does anyone know when the deadline to register is? I seriously do not want to miss it. Thanks in advance!
Hey there, folks! I've been seriously considering UC Berkeley for my college apps. Anyone here accepted to UC Berkeley with some advice to share? Tips on how to be a standout applicant would be magic!
To all you college-bound individuals who got into Cornell, how'd you react? What was your immediate celebratory action? I'm hoping to apply soon and just love hearing these stories!
Aloha, folks! I'm really interested in applying to University of Hawaii. Does anybody know about their acceptance rate? Also, if anyone could shed light on the competitiveness of this university, that …
Hi there! I'm planning on applying to North Carolina A&T University as an upcoming senior, but I'm not sure what their GPA requirements are. Does anyone know where I could find accurate info?
I'm trying to challenge myself beyond my current high school math coursework. Do any of you know of any resources online where I can find really challenging high-level math problems to solve?
What's up, guys? I'm doing some SAT prep and trying to set a target for myself. I know I want to be above average - but what does that mean score-wise on the SAT?
Hey everyone! I'm planning on taking the ACT next fall. Anyone knows what's the current average ACT score? I want to aim above average. Cheers!
Hello there. My school uses a 4.5 GPA scale and I'm not exactly sure how it works. How does grading on a 4.5 scale differ from the standard 4.0 scale? Does having a higher-than-4.0 GPA on this scale g …
Hey everyone, I've been pretty stressed about grades and all lately and it's got me thinking... So, I know a 4.0 GPA is supposed to be 'perfect' or whatever, but what does it really mean in terms of c …
So, I got a 34 on the ACT recently. I'm pretty happy with it, but then again, I know the competition is intense. For those of you who've already been through the process, does this score stand up well …
Yo! So I've been maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout high school (thank god) and I'm starting to look into scholarships for college. Are there specific scholarships targeted at me since I have a 4.0 GPA? …
Curiosity piqued—just crunched the numbers for my GPA and it turned out to be 3.93. I know it's not a perfect 4.0, but it's pretty close. How does this look from the perspective of college admissions? …