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Hey, recently got an email from a college stating I've been 'provisionally accepted'. Not quite sure what that means. Am I in? Or are there further conditions to meet?

Hi all, I just got my SAT score and want to understand how it compares. What's the average SAT score? Are there substantial differences from one state to another? Any info would be appreciated.

Hi everyone! Just a quick inquiry. I'm curious as to how AP exam grades are calculated. What contributes to the final score? Is it solely based on the exam or are there other factors in play as well?

Hey, anyone here know how much Wake Forest University weighs the ACT in their admissions process? I've got decent GPA and ECs, but just wondering if a stellar ACT score is a must.

Hey folks! I have Carnegie Mellon on my target list and I'm thinking... what ACT scores does Carnegie Mellon generally admit students with? Any insights would be appreciated!

Hi all, I'm currently a junior seriously considering the U of South Carolina. Does anyone know what their acceptance rate is? How competitive is it to get in?

Hey homies! I'm really interested in the University of Houston, but I'm not too sure about their GPA requirements. Does anyone have any clue how competitive it is there, GPA-wise?

Hey! I'm trying to get an idea of how competitive it is to get into Texas Woman's University. Does anyone have a clue what their acceptance rate might be?

My college search is in full swing and I've been considering applying to some public schools. Could anyone help me identify some of the top US public schools and what makes them stand out? Any input o …

Hey guys! I'm preparing for my upcoming SATs and I'm quite hopeful to get into Texas State University. Do you guys know what SAT score they usually ask for? Would be immensely thankful for the info.

Hello, I've been intensely preparing for the ACT, and things have been going well. I'm wondering - will achieving a perfect ACT score significantly boost my chances of getting into highly competitive …

I just got my SAT score back and it's 1360. I've been trying to find what percentile this falls into but can't nail down a concrete answer. Any of you know where a 1360 score generally lands in the SA …

Hey everyone, I scored a 30 on the ACT. Do you think that might be enough for some of the higher-tier colleges? Does it put me at a disadvantage compared to those who are scoring above 30? I'm a littl …

Hello everyone, I've been considering the Naval Academy as a potential path after high school, but I noticed that their acceptance rate is particularly low compared to other institutions. Can anyone s …

Hey everyone, I've been aiming to apply to University of Michigan and I'm kind of stressed about my GPA. Can anyone give me a rough idea of what the average GPA is for successful applicants to Umich? …

Quick question: my GPA is currently a 3.5 and I'm not exactly sure what that equates to grade-wise. Can someone help me understand what this GPA means in terms of As, Bs, etc.?

I've been seriously considering Auburn University for a while now, but I'm a bit concerned about the acceptance rate. How tough is it to get into Auburn University? Any insights would be appreciated.

Hey, everyone. Hope y'all are doing okay! I've been trying to find out how many students usually enroll at Yale each year. I'm curious about their freshmen class size. Do they publish these details? T …

Hello folks! I've been trying to get a grasp on what sort of GPA UMass Amherst expects from its applicants. Anyone know what their average admitted student GPA is or the GPA range they usually accept? …

I'm starting to prepare for the SAT and I'm kind of lost as to where exactly I should start. Are there any good SAT Practice Tests out there? If so, could anyone recommend me some resources?