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I've been considering Denver University but I'm not too sure about their acceptance rates. Is it pretty competitive or do I have a good shot at it? Would love to hear from anyone who applied there thi …

Hello all! I'm looking into University of Maryland (UMD) and I'm sort of struggling to find information about the average GPA for admitted students. Is it a super competitive kind of thing or more len …

Hey everyone, looking at Pepperdine as a potential college option. I'm trying to understand their GPA requirements. What GPA should I be shooting for to be a competitive applicant? Any advice would be …

Hey all, I might have a dumb question here but I'm slightly confused. I got an SAT fee waiver, but I'm not sure where to enter it when registering for the test. Where do I put in the waiver fee code?

Hey, everyone. Quick question: What time does the SAT start? Just want to make sure I don’t miss my alarm and screw up a whole year’s worth of prep.

Hey guys, I'm really interested in applying to Penn State and I've been trying to figure out what their GPA requirement is. Does anyone know the exact or average GPA they look for? Would it be any dif …

I'm looking at applying to Penn State and I'm just wondering what the average ACT scores are for accepted students. Can anyone help me out?

Hello everyone! I'm working towards taking the SAT and I'm aiming to apply to NYU. I've looked it up but I'm still a little confused about what kind of SAT score they typically prefer. Any NYU applica …

Hey guys, I'm currently a junior at a community college and considering transferring to a 4-year institution. I've noticed some colleges seem to be more transfer friendly while others not so much. Cou …

Hey guys, just started thinking about college and Yale caught my attention. But wondering if my ACT score would make the cut. Does anyone know the average ACT score for students admitted to Yale?

Hey there folks, I'm a junior and World history AP is definitely putting me through my paces. I've heard reviewing past exams is a good strategy, but is it really worth it? Where can I find them and h …

Hey everyone, I've been doing some digging around admissions requirements and I'm a bit confused. Does Princeton University require the SAT test as part of their application? Can anyone here clarify t …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior now, but looking back at my freshman year, I'm wondering...how much does it actually matter for college admissions? I had a bit of a rocky start, so honestly I'm a little st …

Hi peeps, I'm really trying to pull up my AP Calc BC grade before the AP exam. I think it'll be beneficial to study past exams but I'm not sure of the best way to find them. Could anyone suggest where …

I've heard there have been some changes to the SAT format. Does anyone know how long the new SAT now takes?

I'm done with taking the ACT and the anxiety is killing me! Anyone have an idea how long it usually takes to get ACT scores back?

Hey guys, I'm working on my college application essay and I'm not really sure about the length. How long should my college essay be?

Hello all, I'm planning to sit for the ACT soon and I want to make sure I manage my time well on test day. Can anyone help me out with information on how long an ACT test usually lasts?

Hi everyone, I'm pretty passionate about my art and I'm thinking of pursuing it as a major. Does anyone have info on the top art colleges in the US, and what exactly should I be looking out for in an …

Hey everyone, money's a bit tight at home right now and I heard something about an ACT test fee waiver. Can anyone give me some insights about how this works, the eligibility criteria and how I can ap …