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Alright, so I'm trying to map out my course load for next year and I'm a little bit lost on the science requirements. Do you guys know what science classes are typically required to graduate high scho …

I'm hoping to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship next year and am structuring my PSAT study plan. Does anyone know what the qualifying score was this year? Also, does the cutoff change drastic …

Hey everyone, I'm just wondering, when is generally the best time to start preparing for the SAT? I want to balance my school work, extracurriculars, and SAT prep. Any suggestions would be greatly app …

Hey all, feeling a bit on edge about my Villanova application. Can someone please clarify what their admission rate is like? Would really help with my nerves. Thanks!

Hey guys, I'm keen on applying to the University of Wyoming (aka UWyo) and I was wondering if anyone knows specifics about the admission process there. Like, what factors do they emphasize most? Anybo …

Hey there, hope you're doing great. I'm currently a junior and I'm super interested in USF. I just wanted some clarity on what their ACT requirements might be, if they even have any. Thanks in advance …

Hey guys. I'm trying to navigate the financial aid process, and it's a bit overwhelming. When should I start applying for FAFSA if I'm aiming to attend the University of North Texas? Any tips?

Hey everyone, I've been thinking about my path after high school and a traditional college isn't sitting completely right with me. So, I've been checking into trade schools but I'm struggling to under …

Hi everyone. I hope I'm not bothering you with this, but I'm a high school junior and just starting to look at colleges. I've been looking into UNLV, and I can't find information about whether they lo …

Hi everyone! Just got done with my essays, they are a bit of a headache haha. I was curious to ask, does anyone have stats on the University of Washington Tacoma's acceptance rate? What are they focus …

Miami University is on my college list. I'm applying soon as a high school junior, but I'm a little unsure about the admission requirements. Can anyone here shed some light?

Hey guys, I've been a bit stressed about my GPA recently. I'm wondering, what's the average GPA of students getting into college? Does it weigh heavily on applications? Is it too late to improve my GP …

Hi! Yale is one of my top choices but it's obviously super competitive. I know they consider more than just test scores, but can anyone fill me in on the average SAT score for accepted students? It'd …

I've got my sights set on UGA, but I'm not sure what SAT score I should be shooting for. Anyone have info on the average SAT score for accepted students there?

Hello! I'm in the midst of SAT prep and targeting UF as one of my top schools. Can anyone shed some light on what the average SAT score might be for University of Florida?

Hi all! Does anyone know what the current acceptance rate of Idaho State University is? And if you know, what kind of student do they generally admit?

Having some confusion over here. When I'm asked if I waive my right of access to recommendations, what does that mean? And should I waive it or not?

Any current or former Howard University students here? I'm trying to figure out what's the typical GPA of admitted students there. Anyone have any info on that?

Hi guys, can anyone explain to me how the PSAT scoring system works? I heard it’s different from the SAT, how true is that?

Hi people! I've been thinking about applying for the Yale Young Global Scholars program, but the application process seems really daunting. Does anyone have any tips or advice that might help me out, …