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What's up folks! I've got the SAT coming up and I've got part-time job shifts to juggle with it. What time does the SAT usually end? Just trying to line things up so I don't have to fret on test day.

Hello, everyone! I am scheduled to take my SAT soon. Am trying to plan my day around it, but can't seem to find out what time the SAT starts and ends. Can someone help a fellow student out?

Hey guys, I've just gotten my PSAT scores and they're pretty good, if I do say so myself. Still, I'm not able to figure out whether it's good enough for National Merit. Can anyone give me a little mor …

ACT prep is stressing me out a bit, especially the science part. What kind of science content is on the ACT? Is it more chemistry and physics, or ecology and life sciences? Thanks in advance!

I want to play sports in college and I'm looking for a list of Division 1 schools. Where could I find an accurate list? Is there a master list somewhere that anyone knows of?

Is there a specific PSAT score that qualifies for National Merit Scholarship consideration? What's the ballpark figure I should be aiming for if I want to be in the running?

So I'm heading into my senior year and trying to figure out what math class I should take. What math classes do seniors usually take, especially those planning on STEM majors?

Hey guys, trying not to fall behind on my math classes here. Could someone let me know what math classes I need to take to graduate high school? Specifics would really help. Thanks!

So, say theoretically, I get all B's throughout my high school career. What would my GPA look like? Is there a difference if these B's are in AP classes or regular? Just hypothetical, of course!

Hey folks, I'm trying to figure out how colleges look at GPAs. Can anyone explain the difference between a weighted and an unweighted GPA? And does one hold more weight than the other when put under t …

I've been trying to challenge myself academically and wanted to ask: what's considered the most difficult degree to pursue? I understand that this might vary depending on personal strengths and intere …

Hey y'all, I've been working really hard for the SAT and am trying to reach the perfect score, but I'm not exactly sure what it is... what's considered a perfect SAT score?

Hey everyone, I've been stressing over the ACT. My practice scores weren't exactly stellar...so what's the minimum ACT score that most colleges are willing to accept? Any help is appreciated!

I've been prepping like crazy for the ACT and was hoping someone could clarify something for me - what's the highest possible score on the ACT? I am working to get as high a score as I can because I'm …

Hey, so my school offers both AP classes and the IB program - I'm wondering could someone explain what the IB exam involves? Specifically, I'd like to know about the strengths of this program and how …

I'm starting to study for the SATs and just wondering, what is the highest possible score one can get? What would be considered a 'perfect' SAT score?

I'm almost done with Algebra 1 and interested to know what math classes usually come after it. Does it immediately lead to Algebra 2 or are there other math classes I should be looking into?

I've been hearing the term 'Advanced Placement' a lot but not really sure what it's all about. Could someone shed some light on this? How does it differ from regular classes, and how does it benefit m …

I came across the term 'National Merit Semifinalist' while researching scholarships. Could anyone explain what it means and how one becomes a semifinalist? Does it give a significant boost to the coll …

Hey everyone, so I've been hearing this term 'low GPA' thrown around a lot and I'm not quite sure what that means. Can anyone chime in on what's considered a low GPA, and what kind of impact that migh …