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I'm really striving to improve my DBQ skills for AP History. I think looking at successful examples would help a lot. Has anyone come across any great ones that I could study as samples?

Hi all, I'm thinking about taking the ACT instead of the SAT. Can anyone guide me on how to apply for the ACT? Also, are there any specific requirements or prerequisites? Thanks in advance!

Hello all! Theatre's pretty much my life rn and I wanna study acting in college. Can anyone suggest some really great acting schools? Maybe some with solid reputations, strong alumni networks, etc. Th …

Hello all, just started exploring Michigan Tech as a college option. I would love to hear from anyone who went through their admissions process. What are they looking for? What are their requirements? …

I'm sitting here in junior year and I gotta make the decision - take the SAT or the ACT. So my question is, which one is actually harder? I've heard a whole range of opinions...

Hello everyone! I've been looking into the University of Reno Nevada lately. It's way high up on my list and I'm curious about the acceptance rate. Can anyone share some inside info on this? Trying to …

As an aspiring international student, I need to take the TOEFL. I know higher is better, but what's considered a 'good' TOEFL score or even the max score? How do colleges generally view TOEFL scores? …

I know that the PSAT and SAT are both standardized tests and the former is like a 'pre' version of the latter, right? But could anyone help explain to me the significant differences between them besid …

Hey guys, I'm currently a junior looking into Assumption as one of my potential college choices. I was wondering if anyone knows about the acceptance rate for Assumption? I'm trying to gauge my chance …

Sooo, I've come across the term 'CEEB code' a bunch of times during this whole college application process but honestly, I'm still pretty lost. What is it, where can I find it, and why is it important …

I've heard different things about the ACT exam format. Could anyone give me a run-down of the structure and what subjects it covers?

Hey guys, anyone knows what time the SAT usually kicks off? My test center is a bit far and I'm trying to plan my commute so that I don't end up being late. I'm a little stressed about the whole 'arri …

Hey everyone. So, I've just taken my SAT and I have my score, but honestly, I've no clue how they've come to that number. Does someone know how to figure the SAT score, or could you point me towards s …

Hi everyone, I've been aiming for Duke and wanted to know what sort of GPA they usually expect from applicants? Is a solid 4.0 necessary, or do they consider other stuff more?

Hi fellow applicants. Anyone else applying to U of I? I'm struggling to find a definitive account of their admission requirements. I know GPA, test scores, and ECs are key, but is there anything speci …

Hi guys! I'm having some trouble wrapping my head around my ACT percentile. Is there somewhere I can find a chart that breaks this down? Any sort of resource that can guide me through this?

Hello everyone, I'm eyeing Dartmouth as my top-choice college. From your experience, what does Dartmouth prioritize in their admissions process? Is there something specific I should focus on or work t …

I need to step up my SAT prep game and would love to practice with some real SAT question examples. Does anyone know where I can find some good-quality examples to practice with?

I'm a junior, and I've had my heart set on interior design for as long as I can remember. There's so many top interior design programs out there and I can't quite figure out what separates them. How d …

I've heard there's an equation sheet provided during the SAT, but I'd like to prepare beforehand. Does anyone have a list of what kind of equations might be worth memorizing for the Math section of th …