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Hey, guys! I've just been introduced to the term Regents Exam in a conversation about college. Might be a silly question... but, what is the Regents Exam exactly? And how important is it for college a …

Hey everyone, I'm wondering what's the standard range for SAT scores? I think it would help me set a realistic goal.

Hey, guys! So, I'm just about to start studying for the PSAT. I'm curious about the maximum score. How much is the PSAT scored out of?

I've been practicing my SATs and it's been, well, a rocky road. Just to give myself some context, what's the absolute lowest SAT score someone can get?

Has anyone done any research on what's the hardest degree to get in the U.S.? Just interested in understanding the tough road that some of you might be choosing after high school.

Hi there! I'm trying to plan my senior year AP courses and was curious - which AP exams are generally considered the hardest? Any personal experiences would be super helpful!

Hello, friends! Quick question. If I'm averaging mostly B grades, how does that translate into GPA? Thanks!

Hey everyone, came across this abbreviation while browsing college admission forums and I'm a bit lost. Can anyone explain what the CLT is and how it relates to the college application process?

Hey all, I'm a little lost. Can someone please break down what the PSAT/NMSQT stands for? What's the connection between the PSAT and the NMSQT? I know it’s important for college prep, but I’m slightly …

This might be a silly question, but what exactly does 'pre-med' mean? Is it a major? A set of courses? Why do people choose it? I’m considering a career in the medical field so any clarification would …

Hi friends! I've seen the term 'NMSQT' thrown around and I'm not sure what it stands for. Could someone explain what NMSQT is and how it's related to the PSAT?

Stressed out junior here. My school reports both a weighted and unweighted GPA, and I'm unsure what the difference is. What does GPA weighting mean and how does it affect my college application proces …

So, I’m a junior and I keep seeing this term GPA thrown around a lot. I know it's about grades but can anyone give me a simple breakdown of what GPA means in the context of high school? I feel a littl …

Hey guys, I'm kinda confused. I've heard that some colleges require the ACT writing, but I'm not sure which ones. Does anyone have a good resource or perhaps a list of colleges that still require the …

Good day, everyone! I'm currently considering the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Can someone tell me the ACT score requirements there? Is there a minimum cut-off, or does it vary from year to year …

Hey, folks. I'm really interested in Syracuse and preparing hard for my SATs. But, I'm curious if anyone knows what range of SAT score the university usually expects? Appreciate any input! Thanks.

Hey everyone! 😊 I'm studying for the ACT, but money's a bit tight right now. Does anyone know where I can find practice tests for free? Thanks in advance!

Hey, quick question here. I know for the SAT, the maximum score is 1600, but what about the ACT? What's the highest possible score you can get? Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone, I'm studying for my ACT and want to know what specific topics I should be focusing on for the Math section. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hey guys, I'm really stressing out about the Math section of ACT. Do any of you have any study tips or strategies on how to handle this part? I'm finding it a bit tough. Resources for practice problem …