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Hey there! I need to request a couple of academic recommendation letters. Any of you have a good sample that I could look at to know what a strong letter includes? Thanks in advance!

Hi all, just a junior here trying to set some goals. Wondering what the average ACT score is for students applying to Stanford? I know it’s up there, but exactly how high should I be aiming? Any tips …

So I'm aiming high - real high. I'd love to get that acceptance letter from Harvard. Anyone got some top-notch advice for making it happen? Anything that might increase my odds, or is it all just a lo …

USC is pretty high on my list of colleges. I've taken the ACT, but I want to know what scores USC usually seeks in their applicants. Does anyone have some insights?

Hello! I'm giving the SAT soon and targeting UCSD for college. Can anyone let me know the average SAT score for UCSD? It'll give me a decent idea of what I should be aiming for. Thanks in advance!

Does anybody understand how SAT percentiles work? I just got my scores back and I'm trying to interpret my results within the context of percentiles. Is higher better or worse? Thanks in advance for a …

Hello friends, I really want to apply to Duke University next year but I'm concerned about my chances. What's it like trying to get into Duke? Does anyone know the average GPA and test scores for Duke …

Hey everyone, does anyone have the details on UAH's acceptance rate? I'm considering applying there and just want to know the odds. Any additional info would be appreciated as well!

What's up, guys? Starting the whole college research process and stumbled upon SUNY Maritime. Looking at majors in the marine field and wanted to ask if anyone knows the acceptance rate for this place …

Hey folks! I'm a junior right now and my dream school is Stony Brook. I'm just a tad bit stressed out about the SATs because it's getting closer to crunch time. Now, I know that the SAT isn't the be-a …

I'm taking my SAT in a couple of months and although I've been preparing, I'm pretty stressed. Any advice from you veterans who've already taken it? Maybe some do's and don'ts I should be aware of? Or …

Hey y'all, I'm trying to get a sense of where I stand. Can anyone tell me what is the average score on the SAT Math section? And how it changes from year to year? I'm more of a humanities person, so I …

Anyone know a quick and easy way to find the closest SAT test centers? I've been searching around but it's kinda confusing. Also, do different centers have different dates? Sorry if these are dumb que …

I'm taking the SAT next month and I want to know how long the whole thing actually lasts. I always get antsy during long tests and knowing the exact duration might help me mentally prepare. Like, incl …

Hey folks, I'm considering applying to Southwestern University. What tips can you give me on their admissions process? What type of extracurriculars are they known to value? How can I make my applicat …

I'm starting the whole college hunt and realized pretty quickly that colleges can be super expensive. What are some of the top cheap colleges that offer decent programs? While price is a factor, I als …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …