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ACT Writing Scores - how important are they?

Hi folks, I've got a question about ACT writing scores. How much weight do colleges actually give to the writing portion? And how are these scores evaluated? Would love to hear some thoughts on this. …

a year ago

Cost estimations for Mars Hill University?

I'm interested in Mars Hill University and I'd love to hear any insights about the overall costs, especially if there are any hidden expenses students often overlook.

a year ago

AP US History Pass Rate, What are our Actual Chances?

Hey everyone, I've heard that the pass rate for the AP US History exam can be pretty low. Anyone has any detailed insight on this? I am quite nervous and would like to understand my chances better.

a year ago

Passing Mark for ACT?

Guys, this may sound a bit silly, but what's considered a passing score on the ACT? I understand that higher is better for college admissions, but I just want to know the baseline. Thanks!

a year ago

Literary techniques in college admissions essays?

Hello! Amid writing my personal statement, I've been wondering how to make this essay stand out. I was thinking about using some literary techniques. Would you guys think that using some literary tric …

a year ago

Looking for clear information about UNF's SAT and ACT requirements?

Hey, anybody know what the SAT and ACT score requirements are for the University of North Florida? Just trying to get a sense of where I stand. Thanks in advance!

a year ago

What's the ACT score range?

Hey guys, I recently took the ACT and I'm really stressed about what my score might be. Can someone give me a rundown of the ACT score ranges? Like, what's a good score, what's average, and what's con …

a year ago

Notre Dame's Admit Rate

Hey, guys! I've been looking into Notre Dame lately and I was wondering about their admit rate. Could any of you share insight about it? I am aware it's a competitive school, but I am interested to kn …

a year ago

Let's talk Perfect Scores on the SAT

Hi folks, hope you're all doing well. So I've been hearing a lot about people scoring perfects on the SAT. Anyone know how common this is, or what it really means? Aiming for the stars here, any insig …

a year ago

Acceptance Rate for University of Miami, Ohio?

Hey everyone, I'm strongly considering the University of Miami, Ohio. Does anyone know what the acceptance rate is there? Just want to get a rough idea of my chances. Thanks in advance!

a year ago

Decoding High School Transcripts

A bit lost here guys. I got a copy of my high school transcript but I'm not totally sure how to read it. Like what does everything mean? What info do colleges look at? And do they see everything on th …

a year ago

What SAT score does West Point require?

Okay guys, slightly stressing here. West Point is my dream school but I just got my SAT scores back and they're not as good as I'd like. So, anyone know what scores West Point typically looks for? Any …

a year ago

How useful is the SAT math formula sheet?

So, I've been looking at the SAT formula sheet for math... is it actually useful? What all does it cover and what is it missing? Would it be more beneficial to construct my own during studies?

a year ago

AP Test Scoring

I'm taking a few AP classes this year and was wondering how they score the tests. Could someone please give me an overview of the AP test scoring process? I'm a little curious about it.

a year ago

What's Northwestern's ACT Average?

Hello! I was wondering if anyone knew the average ACT score for accepted students at Northwestern University. I've been studying for the ACT and I'm curious if my score is competitive. Thanks in advan …

a year ago

Need Help in Selecting Journalism Colleges

Hey all, I'm really passionate about journalism. But, I'm not sure which colleges have the best programs. Could anyone recommend the top colleges for journalism? Thanks a ton!

a year ago

University of Miami Acceptance

Hi all! I've been looking at Florida schools lately and the University of Miami has definitely caught my eye. I'd like to learn more about the acceptance rate and application process there. Does anyon …

a year ago

Has the SAT Changed Lately?

Heads up, everyone! I'm starting my SAT prep and I've been hearing rumors about some changes in the test format or scoring. Can anyone confirm this and shed some light on what has been altered recentl …

a year ago

What's the Acceptance Rate at UMKC?

Hello people! A bit of context, I am gravitating towards UMKC for college... but I'm having difficulty finding a consistent acceptance rate. Most recently, I found rates ranging from 56-65%. Can anyon …

a year ago

Looking for tips to improve my SAT scores - Any strategies?

Hey folks, I've been prepping for the SAT for a while now, but I'm not quite hitting the score that I want. Anyone on here scored really well and have any strategies they can share? Particularly thing …

a year ago
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