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I'm seriously considering Northern Illinois University. Those that go/went there, what are your experiences with applying for and receiving financial aid?

Feeling a little overwhelmed and confused here. Are the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10/11 the same thing, or are they different? How?

Hey guys, does anyone know how heavily Princeton University weighs SAT scores? I'm trying to measure where I stand and if improvements are needed. Thank you.

I'm going to be a senior next year, and I'm seriously considering going pre-med. What advice does anyone have about this path? What should I be doing now to set myself up for success?

Hello! I've been studying for my AP Euro exam and was wondering if anyone could recommend any resources for practice tests. I want to improve my test-taking skills and get comfortable with the format.

Is anyone aware of the average GPA for admitted students at North Carolina State University? I'm having a hard time finding exact numbers. How competitive is the acceptance really?

Hi guys! North Carolina A&T is one of my top choices and I'm kinda stressed about the application. Can anyone share their admissions process experience? What should I expect?

Heyo, my fine peeps. I'm totally lost on how to write the AP synthesis essay. Any good strategies or tips? How did you guys go about it? Gratitude in advance!

Hey everyone! Been trying to get my head around college admissions stuff. So, I'm pretty set on pursuing art in higher ed. Anyone know a credible source or method for ranking art colleges? Mind sharin …

Hey y'all, was just wanting a bit of clarification on something. What's the maximum score you can get on the SAT test? And is this the same for reading, writing, and math?

Hey there, I'm getting ready to apply to University of Oregon and I'm trying to gather as much information as I can. Can anyone provide some advice or personal experiences with their application proce …

Hey! Sophomore here. Not sure if this is the right place to ask, but what would you consider a 'good' Psat score for someone in 10th grade? A little stressed about this, any advice will help, thanks!

Hello friends! Got my SAT score last week. I'm wondering, when colleges say they carry a certain 'average SAT score,' what do they really mean? Basically, where should I be aiming if I want a decent c …

Junior year really hit me hard, especially with standardized tests. For those who applied or are at Tufts, what kind of SAT scores are they looking for? Are they super strict about this or do they con …

I'm really passionate about music and thinking about apply to the Berklee School of Music. I'm a bit nervous though. Does anybody know the acceptance rate of the school?

So, I just started applying to colleges and the financial situation is kind of stressing me out a tad. Anyone familiar with how UCA's financial aid process works? And is there any way to maximize what …

Hi all! I've heard a lot about Advanced Placement (AP) classes but I'm not completely clear on what they are. Can someone define what these classes mean and how they might benefit my college applicati …

Hi everyone! So, I've been looking into Tarleton State University for next year, but the financial aspect is a bit daunting. Just hoping to hear from anyone who knows about their financial aid system. …

I've been thinking about when to take the ACT. I want to give myself a good amount of time to prepare but also want to make sure colleges will be able to consider my scores. What's the general recomme …

Hey, soon-to-be seniors! I'm seriously considering applying to Syracuse University next year and I'm curious, does anyone know the average GPA at Syracuse? Just thinking about how much I have to ramp …