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Hey everyone, becoming a Golden Bear at UC Berkeley has been my dream since forever. Can anyone help me understand what SAT score range I should be aiming to be a competitive applicant?
Hey folks! I've been studying super hard for the SAT and my dream school is Yale. I know these schools aren't just about test scores, but I want to be as prepared as possible. What's a competitive SAT …
Hey all, does anyone know the typical SAT score that Stanford looks for in their incoming students? I'm super worried because this is my dream school. Is it only about scores or do they consider the o …
Hi guys, currently in junior year, and Harvard is my dream. That said, what's the typical SAT score needed for Harvard? Also, how heavily do they weigh it against the rest of the application?
Hey guys, trying to get my head around these SAT scores. What do they even mean? Like, I know it's out of 1600, but how does that translate in terms of college admission expectations? Is 1300 consider …
I'm keen on Duke and doing my best to boost my chances of getting in. For those who've been admitted to Duke, can you share your SAT scores? How high should I be aiming if Duke is my dream school?
Hey guys, I'm preparing for the ACT and heard something about an 'ACT Test 5'. What is it exactly, and how should I prepare for it? Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi there! Momentary panic - I think I missed the normal registration for the ACT. It's not the end of the world, right? There's a late registration option, isn't it? Thank you for the help!
Hey guys, I'm a bit lost here. My cousin's school just shifted to a 5.0 GPA scale, and I'm puzzled. What does this mean exactly? How is a student's GPA evaluated on a 5.0 scale?
Hi, y'all. I've been working on my admission essays and I've been thinking about integrating some literary devices. Which 3 literary devices do you think would be most effective to use and why?
Hello guys! I've been dreaming about Yale since middle school, and now that I'm a junior, it's go time. I've been checking out the 'official' admission criteria, but does anybody have a more nuanced b …
Hey there, fellow students. I'm knee-deep in AP World History, and these document-based questions (DBQs) are seriously throwing me for a loop. I always feel like I'm missing some crucial detail or con …
Hello there, anyone has any idea when does the SAT usually end? Like, if it starts early in the morning, should I plan my entire day around it, or just the morning? Thanks for the help in advance!
Okay this might sound funny, but...where is Harvard University at? I mean, I know it's in Massachusetts somewhere, but like which city? Is it in Boston or no? Just for my wild Ivy League dreams, you k …
Okay, bit stressed out here. I've got so many things going on junior year, I can't figure out when to take my first SAT or ACT. Is there an optimal time to do this? Too early, too late -- it's a bit o …
Okay, bear with me guys. I'm hearing Tufts thrown around a lot in college talks recently, but I'm not super familiar with what makes it special. Why do you guys think it's a good choice, or why are yo …
Hey friends, honestly, I'm kinda lost here. I'm crafting my college applications and it's time to get my transcripts in order, but I have absolutely no idea where to find them. Do I ask my school coun …
Hello there! I'm planning to apply to UC Santa Cruz next year. I just wanted to ask if anyone knows the average GPA of current students there? Just trying to get a grasp of if my grades would be compe …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to think about applications for colleges, and I'm definitely applying to a few UCs. Do I need to complete the UC application, or can I just use the Common App? Any insight w …
Hey guys, I'm thinking about applying to UC Berkeley next year. Does anyone know if they offer Early Action or is it just Regular Decision? I'd appreciate any info!