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Hey there! I'm currently a junior and UC Berkeley is on my college shortlist. I was just wondering, does anyone know what SAT score they typically require or look for? I'm planning on Engineering if t …

Hi, I'm currently a junior and UT Austin is one of my top choices. However, I'm unsure if they require the SAT. Could anyone clarify that for me, it would greatly help with my application preparation.

Hey everyone, I'm keen on applying to the University of Washington. Can anyone tell me if they still require the SAT for their application? Thanks in advance!

Hello there, I'm considering applying to the University of Florida, but I'm wondering about their SAT requirements? Do they require the test at all, or have they gone the test-optional route?

SAT scores can give me a complete roller coaster ride of emotions. Anyone know when they typically release the scores? Is the waiting period different for each test or is it pretty consistent? Also, a …

Hey there, I just got my SAT scores back and I'm not 100% sure how to interpret the results. What are some key things I should look for? How do I know if my score is competitive for a good uni?

Hey everyone, I'm a bit confused about ACT percentiles. How do they work? Are they based on your raw score or your composite? Are they a good way to measure how well I did compared to other test-taker …

So, I've been considering taking the ACT but I'm not entirely sure when's the best time to do it. When did you guys take it, and how did that work out for you? Any tips on how to prepare?

I've been feeling the pressure from everyone around me about taking my first SAT, does anyone have any advice? In your experience, when’s the best time to start the test-taking process? How did you de …

Hey, I heard about these so-called 'party colleges' where social life is a big deal. What schools come under this list? I'm looking for a balance between academics and social life. Could be good to kn …

Hi all, as part of my college search, I'm looking at schools with great diversity. I keep hearing different things about what is considered the most diverse university in America. Can anyone offer the …

So, I've been doing some SAT prep and I encountered a really tough math question. It's supposed to be one of the hardest math questions. Anyone know of any techniques or resources that could help me b …

Hey folks, I'm eager to attend Texas A&M after high school but I'm a bit anxious about my ACT scores. What score range is typically accepted at Texas A&M? How critical are ACT scores in the overall ap …

Hey guys, so I'm currently exploring my college options and Tennessee tech's courses caught my eye. Its acceptance rate is also part of my consideration. Does a high/ low acceptance rate affect the q …

Hey peers, hope you're all doing well. I've a question about Temple University's application process. I want to understand what the GPA requirements are for Temple University. Should I aim for a speci …

Hey y'all, I'm a junior at my high school and I've heard how critical letters of recommendation are for college applications, especially from teachers. I want to know, how significant is the letter an …

Hey y'all. Maths has never been my strong point and now I'm facing the SATs soon, I need to get a grip on some really tough algebra problems. So, for all you math-wizards out there - how do you do it? …

Hi guys, studying for the math section of the SAT and I keep getting stuck on some super hard equations. I've done some studying in the past, but these questions have me pulling my hair out. Can anyon …

Hey there! I'm super interested in SUNY Cortland but I'm kinda confused about the admissions process. What is their acceptance rate? What GPA and SAT scores are they generally looking for? Also, any i …

Does anyone know anything about Stetson University admissions process? What are they looking for in applicants, and how competitive is it? I know it's not exactly Stanford, but it's one of the schools …