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ACT prep on Khan Academy?

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!

a year ago

UPenn Acceptance Stories?

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!

a year ago

Acting quick on ACT deadlines!

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!

a year ago

Tips for Getting Accepted to UC Berkeley?

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!

a year ago

How'd You Celebrate When Accepted to Cornell?

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!

a year ago

Understanding University of Hawaii Acceptance Rate?

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 …

a year ago

GPA requirements for North Carolina A&T University?

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?

a year ago

Where can I find hard math problems to practice?

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?

a year ago

What SAT score is considered above average?

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?

a year ago

What's the average ACT score these days?

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!

a year ago

Understanding a 4.5 GPA Scale

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 …

a year ago

What Does a 4.0 GPA in High School Really Mean?

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 …

a year ago

How does a 34 on the ACT impact my chances?

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 …

a year ago

Scholarships for High School Students with a 4.0 GPA?

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? …

a year ago

How does a 3.93 GPA look for colleges?

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? …

a year ago

How does a 36 ACT score convert to SAT?

Hey guys, lucky enough to score a 36 on the ACT here (!!!). Does anyone know how this converts to the SAT score? I know some colleges prefer one over the other and I'm trying to weigh my options. Than …

a year ago

Applying to college with a 3.84 GPA, should I be worried?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior with a 3.84 GPA and I'm starting to stress out about college applications. Is this considered a good GPA for applying to competitive universities, or should I be trying to p …

a year ago

Nervous about my 3.53 GPA

Hey guys, I currently have a 3.53 GPA going into my senior year. Should I be nervous about this when applying to colleges? And if so, what should I do to stand out in my applications?

a year ago

Handling a 3.47 GPA

Hey guys, I'm a bit worried, I've got a 3.47 GPA after my first semester junior year. Wondering if I'm still a good candidate for college admission or if I need to boost it up. Also, what steps could …

a year ago

Is a 3.5 GPA good?

Hello everyone, after finishing my second year of high school, I landed at a 3.5 GPA. Would anyone say this is a reasonably good score? Could I still aim high in my college applications with this GPA?

a year ago
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