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Ideal time to take the ACT Test?

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I'm trying to figure out the best time to take my ACT. I've heard people recommend different things - like taking it early junior year, late junior year, even …

2 years ago

In Need of Advice: Best CUNY Colleges

Hey everyone, I'm looking into the City University of New York (CUNY) system for my higher education. Could anyone provide their opinions on which CUNY colleges are the best, and why? I'm mostly focus …

2 years ago

Worried about 1270 SAT score - Is it good enough?

Hi everyone, I recently got my SAT results and scored a 1270. I don't know if it's good enough to apply for competitive colleges. Any insights, assistance, or general advice would be greatly appreciat …

2 years ago

Seeking Help Understanding the Admissions Process for the Catholic University of America

So, I was looking into The Catholic University of America's admissions process. It seems like a pretty unique school because of its Catholic heritage. Can someone guide me through what they're looking …

2 years ago

Sat Scoring Math - How does it work?

Hey, guys! I'm finding the SAT math section scoring a little bit confusing. Can anyone give me a brief on how the math section in the SAT is scored? Like do wrong answers count against you and how doe …

2 years ago

How to review past AP Calc AB exams?

Hey everyone! I'm kinda stressed about my upcoming AP Calc AB exam. I've heard that going through past exams is a great way to prep. Does anyone know where I can find some of these past exams? How did …

2 years ago

Is the SAT a Requirement for University of Florida Admissions?

Hi! I've got the University of Florida on my list, but I'm a bit concerned about the SAT requirements. Do I need to take the SAT to get admitted there? Looking forward to your replies!

2 years ago

What are the general admission requirements for UT?

Hi all, I'm a junior and have started to look into the University of Texas for my undergrad. Can anyone help me understand what are the general admission requirements they look for? Any specific GPA, …

2 years ago

Confused about when to take the SAT for the first time

Hey guys! I'm currently a junior, and I'm wondering when I should take the SAT for the first time? Should I take it this spring or wait until the fall of my senior year? I want enough time to prepare …

2 years ago

Best time to start studying for the SAT?

Hey everyone, just a bit stressed over here. I'm not exactly sure when I should start studying for the SAT? Like, is it better to start early like in sophomore year, or wait till junior year? How much …

2 years ago

Shenandoah University Acceptance Rate?

Hello all. I'm seriously considering applying to Shenandoah University but I can't seem to find their latest acceptance rate anywhere. Do any of you happen to know?

2 years ago

Sections on the SAT

What's up everyone, I've started preparing for the SAT and was wondering about the different sections on it. What should I expect and how best should I prep for each?

2 years ago

What SAT score is needed for Duke University?

Hey everyone, DUKE is distinctively my first choice. Can anyone enlighten me with the expected SAT score or at least the range for Duke University? What are their benchmark SAT scores?

2 years ago

Strategies for SAT Reading Questions

Hi there! I'm looking for some insight on SAT reading questions. Does anyone have any effective strategies or methods for tackling these? Maybe some kind of approach you found really helpful when prep …

2 years ago

SAT November Date

Yo everyone! My school's advisor recommended I take the SAT in November, but I'm not sure about the exact date. Does anyone know when the November SAT is usually scheduled?

2 years ago

How Are 'Party Schools' Ranked?

Hey all, okay, I know this might come off a little odd, but I'm genuinely curious. I've heard some colleges referred to as 'party schools.' How do they get that tag? Like, is there an actual ranking s …

2 years ago

SDSU Admission Requirements: Do They Need SAT?

Hey everyone! I'm heavily leaning towards San Diego State University as a school of choice. Are SAT scores a big deal for them? Do they require it? Basically, how high should the SAT scores be on my w …

2 years ago

What does 'Passport to Advanced Math' mean in the SAT context?

Hey all, I've been digging into SAT prep and I keep coming across this phrase – 'Passport to Advanced Math.' Can somebody explain what exactly this means and how significant it is for the Math section …

2 years ago

Oklahoma University (OU) Admission Requirements?

Hey everyone, has anyone here applied to OU and can share their admission requirements? I'm looking to find out what they're looking for in their applicants, like GPA, standardized test scores, or eve …

2 years ago

Does anyone know the acceptance rate for the University of Ottawa (uOttawa)?

Hi there, I'm currently a junior thinking about possibly applying to the University of Ottawa for my undergrad studies. I'm trying to figure out how competitive it is. Anyone knows the current accepta …

2 years ago
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