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I’ve heard recommendations can make a good impression in the eyes of college admissions officers and I was wondering what the secret ingredient is. Like, how do I ensure the teachers I pick write stro …

Does anyone know what SCSU looks for in their applicants? I really want to get in but I'm not sure if my extracurriculars and academics are enough.

Hi, I'm considering SCSU as one of my potential college options. I know it's not Ivy League, but is it hard to get into? Can anyone share its acceptance rate?

Hello! I'm seriously considering applying to Shippensburg University of PA, and was wondering if anyone knows how tough it is to get accepted? A general idea of the acceptance rate would be truly appr …

Hi everyone, I'm considering a military career so I'm keen on the US Air Force Academy. Any insights on the SAT scores they require?

Hey everyone. Junior here feeling a little swamped by all the ACT prep options. So I was wondering, what's the best ACT test prep course you guys have used or heard about? Looking for solid content an …

I've been studying for the SAT, particularly the Math section, and I'm not feeling super confident. Can anyone share some tips or strategies that worked well for them? Much appreciated.

Hey buddies, UC Berkeley is a school I'm seriously considering. Yeah, I've done my homework on the basic requirements but I'm feeling a little unsure. Anything else they particularly look for in appli …

So I'm considering applying to University of Las Vegas and I'm trying to figure out if my current GPA is competitive. Has anyone been through the process and can shed some light on their GPA requireme …

I like to plan early. I know specific SAT testing dates for 2025 might not be out yet, but based on previous years', can we predict the potential dates?

I've been studying hard for the SAT and I have this ambitious goal of getting a perfect score. Anyone here who’s managed to hit that 1600? What did your preparation look like? Super stressed, but dete …

Apologies for sounding naive, but I'm wondering what's the highest possible score on the SAT? I'm trying to set a reasonable goal for myself.

Hey there! I was wondering if taking the SAT Subject Test Math II would be worthwhile. Are colleges still looking at these scores or is it not really worth the time?

Just as a fun topic, does anyone know what the highest SAT score someone has ever achieved is? I'm not talking super-scored, but just the straight-up highest single test score someone has achieved. Ju …

Hey everyone, I just took a practice SAT and I'm kind of confused about the scoring conversion. Can somebody explain how the raw score is converted to the scaled score from 200-800 in each section?

Hey folks, I might have a scheduling conflict on my upcoming SAT test date and I am worried I might need to cancel it. Does anyone know how much College Board charges for cancelling an SAT test?

Hey everyone, I just got my SAT scores and ended up with a 1460. I'm a bit unsure about how this score measures up in percentiles. Can anyone share some insight into what percentile a 1460 would fall …

Hey guys, my guidance counselor told me about needing recommendation letters. Could anyone show me a sample recommendation letter for students or explain what needs to be included in it? Do certain co …

Hey! I'm a junior planning to apply to Saint Francis University next year. But I'm kind of worried about my chances because I can't seem to find any solid information about their acceptance rate anywh …

Hey fellow applicants! As I'm trying to map out my college applications, I'm wondering if anyone can suggest some reputable colleges that follow a rolling admissions process?