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Who else is taking the SAT in November?

Just curious, is anyone else here planning to take the SAT in November? Little stressed out here and it would be amazing to connect with others who are in the same boat. Any study tips would be much a …

2 years ago

Anxiety over College Acceptance Letter

I've applied to a number of colleges and I'm kinda freaking out waiting for the acceptance letters. What's the average wait time between application and decision notification? And what do I do if I'm …

2 years ago

What Kind of Questions should I Expect for AP Lit?

Yo. Just trying to get a handle on this whole AP Lit thing. Does anyone have insight into the types of questions I'll face on the exam? Any sharing would be much appreciated.

2 years ago

How to write a commanding argument essay introduction?

Any advice on how to write a compelling introduction for an argument essay? I have a feeling that my intros aren't 'hooky' enough to grab the reader's attention. What strategies do you guys use to mak …

2 years ago

Recommendations for AP Literature Reading List

Hey, any suggestions on books to read to get a leg up for AP Lit? I want to start reading ahead, and need some quality literature suggestions. What are some books you found beneficial for understandin …

2 years ago

Projections for SAT percentiles for Class of 2023

Hey guys, has anybody seen any stats or predictions yet for SAT percentiles for the Class of 2023? I know it's kinda soon, but I'm just trying to get a sense of how competitive my score might be. If a …

2 years ago

Key Concepts for the SAT Math Section

Hi all! I've started prepping for my SAT and I find the Math section slightly nerve-wracking. So, I was wondering, what are the key concepts I need to master? Any guidance would be much appreciated!

2 years ago

Recognizing Poetic Devices in Literature

Hey everyone, I'm currently juggling AP Lit and was wondering if anyone has some advice on identifying different types of poetic devices. My teacher gave us a list, but I'm having trouble distinguishi …

2 years ago

Does freshman year matter for college applications?

Hey y'all, so I'm just a high school junior and this question has been bugging me - does your freshman year of high school actually have a big impact on college admissions? Or do colleges mostly look …

2 years ago

Competitive SAT Scores for UT?

Hey guys, hopeful Longhorn here. I'm targeting UT Austin for my future studies, and I'm genuinely curious about what SAT scores past successful applicants have. What would you consider to be a competi …

2 years ago

University of Colorado's average GPA

Honestly, so excited about possibly going to U of Colorado! Any idea about the average GPA over there? I'm estimating my targets for senior year and this would be super helpful.

2 years ago

Fearful about 3.54 GPA

Hi folks, need some advice here. I have a 3.54 GPA and I'm a little scared that it might not be good enough for college admissions. Am I overthinking it or should I be concerned?

2 years ago

US Average ACT Score?

Hey folks, I have been hearing a lot about ACT scores and was wondering what the average ACT score across the US looks like? Anyone got the statistics?

2 years ago

What SAT Score Do I Really Need for Yale?

Hey guys! Yale University is my dream school, and I'm currently preparing for the SAT. I know it's a combination of your academics, extracurriculars, and your test scores but I'm stressing over the 'r …

2 years ago

Understanding Air Force Academy's Entrance Requirements

Hey there, I'm really interested in the Air Force Academy after high school. Anyone has any insights on the entrance requirements for the Academy? I've looked around, but the information is kinda over …

2 years ago

ASU's minimum GPA - What's the deal?

Hi all, I'm eyeing Arizona State University for next year. Well, I've heard a lot about this school but I cannot seem to find what GPA they generally require for their applicants. Can anyone provide i …

2 years ago

Calculating a 3.7 unweighted GPA to weighted

Hey y'all. I'm unsure about how to calculate my weighted GPA, if my unweighted is 3.7. Can someone guide me through this conversion and what it might mean for college applications?

2 years ago

What to Expect from Calc AB FRQs?

I know the exam is a while away, but I’m that person lol. Has anyone here done the Calc AB FRQs before? What're they like? Any tips? Thanks a ton!

2 years ago

Which is the Best School for Interior Design?

Can anyone help me out? I'm planning on pursuing a career in interior design; therefore, could you give me some pointers on which schools have the best programs for interior design? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Digging for Info on SUNY Plattsburgh Tuition

Hey everyone! I'm looking at SUNY Plattsburgh as a potential choice for my college years. The thing is, I'm having a hard time finding up-to-date info about their out-of-state tuition fees. Does anybo …

2 years ago
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