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Understanding the 25 ACT Percentile

Hey there! Can anyone help me understand what the 25th percentile means for ACT scores? I received a 25 on my ACT, but I'm struggling to interpret how my score compares to others. Any insights would b …

a year ago

Help with Interpreting a 24 ACT to SAT Score

So, I just got a 24 on my ACT. I'm a bit confused about the SAT equivalent of my score. I know they're scaled differently, but can anyone help me understand what this would roughly be in SAT terms?

a year ago

Interpreting My 26 ACT Score

Hi people, I recently got my ACT score back, and it's a 26. I'm not quite sure how good or bad that is. How does this score rank in terms of colleges' average accepted scores? Do you think it's a dece …

a year ago

ACT Score of 20, What's Next?

Hey everyone, just got my ACT scores back and I've scored a 20. I'm not really sure if this is a good score or not. Can I still get into some decent colleges with this or do you reckon I should retake …

a year ago

Struggling with a 2.86 GPA, What Are My Options?

Hey folks, it's been a difficult semester, and my cumulative GPA has dipped to a 2.86. It's kind of stressing me out. Do you think colleges will be receptive to an upward trend in senior year? Are the …

a year ago

1520 on the SATs - Where Do I Stand?

I managed to score a 1520 on my SATs (pretty pleased, not gonna lie!) but now I'm trying to figure out where that places me nationally. What percentile does that fall into?

a year ago

What is the percentile of a 1400 SAT score?

Just got my SAT score and it's 1400. Not bad, but wondering if anyone knows where this falls in terms of percentiles? Aiming high with my college applications, so trying to figure out where I stand!

a year ago

Translating a 1240 SAT to the ACT Scale

Yo, I took the SAT and ended up with a 1240, which I'm pretty okay with. Now, I'm thinking about taking the ACT as well and I'm curious, what would this SAT score translate to in terms of an ACT score …

a year ago

Insight needed: 1310 SAT score

Hey all! I took my SATs and ended up with a 1310. I did pretty well on the math section, which I'm proud of, but the English section was a bit rough. In your experience, is a 1310 sturdy enough to get …

a year ago

Insights into Hood College Acceptance Rate

I recently took a virtual tour of Hood College and I'm seriously intrigued. Can anyone give me a bit of insight into their acceptance rate or overall admissions process? Are there any specific factors …

a year ago

Stressing Over High School Science Classes

I’m a junior trying to decide which science classes to take next year. I'm thinking about going Pre-Med, so would Bio, Chem or Physics be better to light up my college application? Any suggestions wou …

a year ago

Selecting High School Math Courses - Need Suggestions

I'm trying to figure out my schedule for next year and need some advice. Which high school math courses look the most impressive to colleges? Does it make more sense to take AP Calc BC over Stats?

a year ago

Meaning behind a 1240 SAT Score

Hi everyone, just got back my SAT scores and I got a 1240. What does this mean in terms of college admission prospects? Are there any specific tier colleges I should consider with this score? Feeling …

a year ago

Importance of SAT Score of 1100

Hi all, I took an SAT practice test and ended up with an 1100. I'm trying to understand how this score carries weight. More specifically, how might colleges interpret this score? Does this limit my co …

a year ago

What's the Total Score of the SAT?

Hey, just wondering about something SAT related. What's the total score of the SAT out of? Is it different for each section?

a year ago

High School Math Classes Requirement

Guys, a question just popped into my head and I thought I'd ask. Exactly what math classes are required to graduate high school? It'd really help me plan my senior year schedule.

a year ago

Confused about 'community service'

Hey guys, feeling a bit overwhelmed here. I've heard that colleges consider community service on applications, but I'm unsure about it. What kind of activities fall under the umbrella of 'community se …

a year ago

Which AP Classes are Considered the Toughest?

Hello folks! I'm planning to take a couple of AP classes next year but I want to be aware of the workload. Can anybody give me an idea of which AP classes are generally considered the 'hardest'?

a year ago

Understanding Yale's Entry Requirements

Hey everyone, I'm a junior just starting my college admission process and I have a goal in mind - Yale University. I've been confused a bit about the application requirements. What exactly does a scho …

a year ago

Understanding ACT Writing Score Scale - Can anyone explain?

Hi people! I got my ACT results back, and my scores are fine except the Writing. I don't really understand the ACT Writing Score scale. Can someone walk me through how it works? How much does it weigh …

a year ago
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