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Hello there! I'm a bit nervous about this SATs situation. I read somewhere that average SATs matter, and it got me thinking, what's the average score on the SAT? How will it impact my chances of getti …

Hey everyone, I'm looking into applying to Tennessee State University. I’m wondering, anyone has any idea about what the GPA requirements are for acceptance? Are they strict with these or do they cons …

Hi there! I'm strongly considering Penn State Main Campus for my undergrad but finding reliable stats online is a bit tricky. Could anyone provide info on their current acceptance rate? Knowing this c …

So, I got a 1540 on the SAT and I was wondering how would this score translate on the ACT? I know some colleges prefer one test over the other and I just want to be prepared.

Hey fam, working on applications and Xavier University's on my list. I know they have 'GPA requirements' listed, but I'm curious - what's a GPA that actually makes you competitive, especially for thei …

Hey everyone! Took my ACT a couple of weeks ago and I'm really anxious to get my scores. Does anyone know how long does it normally take for the scores to be released? I've heard it varies, but I'm no …

I'm considering a pre-med path and heard about Brown's Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME). Can anyone tell me more about this program and its worth?

Hey there, finished the SAT and earned a 1410 - feels pretty good TBH. I'm now trying to figure out what this score means in percentile terms. Which percentile does this fall into? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I'm just curious about when should I start hitting the books for the SAT? I'm a junior and want to make sure I'm timing everything right to max out my scores without too much stress over it. …

Hi everyone! I've been preparing for the ACT test and I was wondering, what would be considered a 'high' ACT score? Would love to set a goal to work towards.

I'm currently a junior, and UNC Chapel Hill is my dream school. My GPA is around a 3.7 but I’m not sure if this is competitive enough for their standards. Can anybody here give me some insight?

I've been passionate about acting for a while and want to turn it into a career. I know New York has a vibrant theatre scene. Can anyone recommend reputable colleges for acting in New York State?

Hey, guys. So, I've heard a lot about percentile rankings for SAT scores and that being in the 95th percentile is really good. Can someone break this down for me? What exact score does the 95th percen …

Hey gang, anyone else unsure about what to major in college? There's so many choices and I'm struggling to narrow it down. How did you guys decide?

Hey all! I’m doing some intensive SAT studying and I’m wondering if anyone knows how to access past SAT exams? It can really help me get practical understanding of the actual test. Thanks a lot!

Hey there! This might seem like a dumb question but anyone knows what the national average score for SAT is currently? I'm just trying to gauge where I stand. Thanks in advance!

Has anyone here been through the admission process at San José State University? I'm interested and wanted to know more about it. Things like, what the admission committee is really looking for in a s …

Hey folks. So, I'm kinda worried about the Free-Response section of the AP Stat exam. How did you guys prepare for it? Any tips or resources you'd recommend? Thanks in advance.

Hey guys, hope you all are doing well. I am considering Duke for my application list but am a bit intimidated by it. But still, can anyone tell me what's the average ACT score for students admitted to …

Hi guys, I've been looking into Ohio State as one of my top choices, but I'm not sure what they're looking for GPA-wise. Can anyone shed some light on this? Cheers!