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Hi peeps! So, I've been hearing a lot about this 'UC tier list' going around. Can anyone break it down for me a bit more? Like, which colleges are considered top tier and which ones are lower-tier? Do …

I've been thinking of applying to Troy University, but their admissions process seems somewhat daunting. Can any current students or alumni give me some insights into the process? Dos and Don'ts? Pain …

I'm thinking about applying to Trinity University in Texas, but I am a little stressed-out about their GPA requirements. Does anyone know where they typically set the bar? And do they focus more on we …

Hey fellow students! I'm aiming for Texas State University San Marcos and could really use some tips. What kind of admission requirements do they have? Are there any specific classes I need to take or …

Hello! I'm a junior, and Texas State is one of my top choices. I wanted to know more about the acceptance requirements for the university. Does anyone have details? Are test scores or GPA more importa …

Yo, Texas Southern is one of the schools I'm considering but I gotta figure out the money. How do they handle financial aid? Means, do they offer scholarships or grants? Can a broke high school kid ge …

Hey, I'm a high school junior and Texas A&M is one of the colleges on my potential list. I'm wondering what the average or range of SAT scores is for incoming students. Or can anyone tell me if SAT sc …

Hey fellow college dreamers, I've got a testing day question. Just how long does it take to complete the SAT exam? I'm talking from the time I sit down until the time I can finally pack up and go home …

Yo! I'm hyped to take my first AP exams this year but I'm a little lost about how to sign up for them. Could anyone guide me on how and when to sign up for AP exams? Thanks, y'all!

I'm a junior and I've been debating whether or not to take the ACT on top of the SAT. Is it actually beneficial to take both exams? What are some factors I should consider before going down this road? …

What's up everyone! Been doing some research and came across Shippensburg University. The allure is real but I was curious about their acceptance rate. Anyone know how competitive it is to get in? I'm …

Hey guys, I'm a junior looking at SFA for a possible option to apply. I'm trying to find out the average admitted students' GPA to figure out if I'm in the zone. Any pointers about SFA's GPA requireme …

Yo, guys! I’m a junior and this is my first time taking AP classes. I've heard that AP exams are scored on a scale of 1-5, but what do these numbers mean, exactly? How does the scoring work?

Hey everyone! Long-time lurker, first-time poster here. So, I've been really focusing on my humanities classes in high school, but I'm feeling a bit worried about marginalizing my science subjects. Is …

Hello everyone! So I'm a junior just starting to look into my SAT scores. Can someone explain how the scoring actually works and what it says about my performance? A bit perplexed by this whole thing. …

Yoo! So, I've been looking for a way to calculate potential SAT scores (to better target my studying). Does anyone know if SAT test score calculators are a thing, and if so, where I might find a relia …

Hey y'all! I'm preparing for the SAT and looking for actual SAT test sets with their corresponding answers. Does anyone know where can I get them? Prepping as much as possible for this!

Hiya everyone! I'm a little confused about how the PSAT is scored. I know that the raw score converts to a scaled score, but how does that work exactly? What kind of score should I aim for to be compe …

Hey, I've been hearing this term 'superscore' thrown around regarding the SAT. Could anyone explain what it is, and how it factors into the college admissions process? I’m just a bit overwhelmed with …

Looking into UF as a potential choice, but I'm not sure about the SAT scores they typically accept. I'd appreciate any info on their average SAT score range or any personal stories. Thanks for the hel …