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Texas State Acceptance Requirements

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 …

a year ago

Texas Southern Financial Aid Info

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 …

a year ago

SAT Scores for Texas A&M University

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 …

a year ago

How long does the SAT Actually take?

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 …

a year ago

Confused about AP Exams Sign-up

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!

a year ago

Debate on Taking the ACT

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? …

a year ago

How competitive is it to get into Shippensburg?

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 …

a year ago

Need Clarity on SFA's GPA Requirements

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 …

a year ago

How are AP exams scored?

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?

a year ago

How important is science in high school for college admissions?

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 …

a year ago

What does my SAT test score actually mean?

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. …

a year ago

Do SAT Test Score Calculators Exist?

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 …

a year ago

Looking for Actual SAT Test and Answer Sets

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!

a year ago

PSAT Scoring Process - Can someone clearly explain?

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 …

a year ago

Can someone explain how SAT Superscoring works?

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 …

a year ago

How good does my SAT score need to be for University of Florida?

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 …

a year ago

Confused about SAT scores reading

Hey everyone, can someone break down the concept of SAT Reading score? Like, how is it calculated? Also, is there any proven strategy to increase this score? Need some help, bit stressed about this pa …

a year ago

SAT scores: How do they vary by state?

Hey folks, I've been hearing about variations in average SAT scores per state. Can anyone shed some light on this? Does it really matter during the admission process?

a year ago

What are good SAT scores for math?

Hi everyone, I've started preparing for my SATs and I'm specifically worried about the Math section. I was wondering what's considered a good score in this section if I'm targeting top colleges?

a year ago

Expected SAT scores for Lehigh University?

Hey folks, Lehigh is one of my top choices for higher studies. I'm unable to find much information on the usual SAT scores for admitted students. Could someone shed some light on this?

a year ago
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