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Hi there, I’ve always wanted to go to UC Berkeley; it's my dream school. But I’m feeling kinda anxious about how intensely competitive it is. What’s the difficulty level? Should I breathe easy or prep …

Hey y'all, I'm in the process of prepping for some college writing tasks and kind of lost when it comes to synthesis essays. I'm unsure of the proper formatting, or if there's a specific structure tha …

Greetings everyone, I took the ACT test last weekend and now the wait is killing me! How long does it usually take to receive the ACT test scores?

Hi there, ASU (Arizona State University) is one of my top choices for college, and I've been grinding to get my GPA up. Does anyone know what the required or average GPA is for admission into ASU? Als …

I'm seriously considering the University of Miami for college and want to make sure my GPA matches their requirements. Any insights would be appreciated!

I'm riding the struggle bus here a little, y'all. Do we know when colleges usually send out their acceptance letters? Is there some universal period that I should be stressing out more or can it vary …

Hi fam, does anyone know how the PSAT vs SAT scores compare? Are they graded the same way or is there a significant difference?

Hi, guys! I've been asked by one of my teachers to draft my own recommendation letter, which they'll edit later. I'm kind of lost on how to start, so does anyone have any good resources or samples tha …

Hi everyone! I've heard of this Bright Futures scholarship and I'd love to qualify for it. I'm curious - does anyone know how much my SAT score factors into getting this scholarship?

Yo! I'm really interested in Rice University and I want to make sure my application is competitive. I've taken the SAT, but I'm wondering what Rice looks for in terms of scores? Can anyone clue me in …

Hi, everyone. Wake Forest is on my college shortlist, and I've noticed it has selective admissions. Can anyone tell me the average ACT score for Wake Forest? It would help me determine if my ACT score …

Hello, I'm really gunning for the best SAT score I can get. I'm wondering, what range or specific score can be considered among the 'best'?

Just took the SAT and I'm feeling mega stressed. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for the results to come out? Need some peace of mind. Thanks!

Just looking for some clarification here: I've heard that a 2.0 GPA isn't the best, but I'm not entirely sure what it means. Are there any implications for college admissions with a GPA like this?

I'm trying to wrap my head around SAT score percentiles. Can anyone explain it to me in plain English? Like, if I'm at the 90th percentile, does that mean I did better than 90% of test-takers? And is …

I'm looking at CSUN as one of my top choices and wanted to get some insider info. Has anyone gone through the admissions process with them? What did you find was the most challenging part? Thanks!

Does anyone know what the average GPA for accepted students at Appalachian State is? I'm starting to think about college applications and I wanted to see where I stand.

Hey guys, UNC is looking like a top choice for me. Does anyone have an idea of the average ACT score for admitted students? I'd really appreciate the info to help tailor my test prep.

Heya everyone! I'm setting my SAT goals and UCSD is my dream school. Anyone got any insight on what the UCSD SAT requirements are? Any tips to make a strong application? Appreciate the responses!

Hey everyone, I'm a newbie here. I want to get more involved in school but I'm not really sure which extracurriculars to join. Are there some that look particularly good on a college app? I'm interest …