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Hey all, I'm seriously diving into AP Chemistry this year and will be sitting for the exam in the spring. Has anyone used a textbook which proved really helpful? Like, one that really breaks down comp …
Hello people! So, UCLA is one of my top choices and I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row for applying. I already checked their admission requirements but is there anything else I should know? Maybe …
Hey everyone, I'm having a bit of trouble understanding the ACT scores percentile. Can someone explain to me how it works and how colleges evaluate it? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I'm ai …
Hey everyone! I've taken both the ACT and SAT now, but I'm not sure how they stack up. I've heard about an ACT/SAT conversion chart that can potentially compare the two. Does anyone know how accurate …
Hey guys, I just took my ACT and got a 32. I know some colleges prefer SAT scores, so does anyone know what this might convert to in SAT terms?
Hey folks, I've been eyeing the Academy of Art University in San Francisco for a while now as a potential choice for my art studies. But, I'm not sure about how selective they are. Do any of you have …
Hey, y'all! I'm currently updating my resume and I'm stumped on the academic honors section. Beyond National Honor Society and Dean's List, what are some other possible academic honors that I might be …
Hello guys, I've been working hard throughout high school and my goal is to become the valedictorian. I'm currently a junior and my GPA is pretty good. I was wondering if anyone who's been valedictori …
Hi everyone, I'm currently in junior year and considering my options for math next year. Can anyone who's already taken Calculus share their experiences? Is it really hard, or is it more about underst …
Hey guys! I'm a current high school junior exploring college options and Hampden-Sydney College piqued my interest. Does anyone here know the acceptance rate for this college or any admission tips tha …
So, my scores came in and I got a 1490 on the SAT. I am shooting for Ivies, so is it worth retaking the SAT for a chance at a higher score or should I focus my energy on extracurriculars and essays no …
Hello! I recently took the SAT and ended up with a 1370. I was considering also taking the ACT. Do you guys think it would be beneficial? And can anyone help me understand what this SAT score would lo …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior considering applying to Georgia State University (GSU) next year. I'm a little bit stressed out about my GPA and whether it's high enough. Does anyone know what the average G …
Hey y'all, I'm a junior with a passion for acting and it's slowly turning into my dream to study acting in college. I've been in a number of school plays and I've even won an award in a local monologu …
Hey folks, as I'm preparing to start my college application process, I am trying to figure out what GPA is considered competitive for a school like Yale? Any insights will be super helpful!
Hey all, I'm just trying to figure out whether my GPA is competitive enough for UPenn. Will a couple of B's totally ruin my chances? Super worried over here!
Hey folks, a stressed-out junior here. Yale has always been my dream school, but I'm not sure if my GPA is high enough. Can anyone tell me what GPA I should be aiming for when applying?
Hey gang, with Syracuse high on my list, I'm a bit concerned about what GPA I should aim for. I've tried to work it out from the school's website and such, but it's still not all that clear. Has anyon …
What's up everyone, I'm shooting for UChicago and am wondering about their average admitted GPA. Any pointers?
I'm hoping to get into UGA, still a bit worried about my GPA though. Is it a make-or-break for admission there?