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What's the Max Score for PSAT?

Hey everyone. I'm studying for the PSAT and I was wondering how I'd know if I did well once I take the actual test. What's the highest possible score for PSAT? I want to compare my practice test score …

2 years ago

What GPA do I need for Johns Hopkins?

Hi all, I'm currently a junior trying to get a sense of where my GPA should be for competitive schools like Johns Hopkins. Has anyone had experience with this and wouldn't mind sharing the GPA range t …

2 years ago

March SAT Exam

I'm stressing a bit over the upcoming March SAT exam. I've done quite a lot of preparation, but as the date gets closer, anxiety is creeping up. Any advice on how to handle this? Also, any last-minute …

2 years ago

LSU Acceptance Rate for Out-of-State Students

LSU fanatic here living out of state and stressing just a tad! May anyone here share the acceptance rates for out-of-state students at LSU? I'm just trying to keep my expectations realistic while also …

2 years ago

Seeking Clarity: Best SAT Score?

Hey all, I'm planning to take my SAT soon and I'm quite anxious about it. I heard a perfect score is 1600, but what score should I aim for to be considered 'good'? Is there a threshold that admissions …

2 years ago

Need advice on University of Denver admissions

Anyone here been through the University of Denver admission process recently? What was it like? I’m particularly confused about their application requirements and deadlines. Any tips or insight would …

2 years ago

Average SAT for UNC Chapel Hill?

Hey there, fellow hopefuls! I'm planning to apply to UNC Chapel Hill, and I was wondering, what's their average SAT score? Looking for a ballpark figure. Thanks in advance for the help!

2 years ago

Is a 90th percentile SAT score good enough?

Hey guys, so I scored in the 90th percentile on the SAT. Is this good enough for top tier schools or should I try and improve? I'm hearing different things and just wanted some clarity on this.

2 years ago

Understanding AP Test Costs

Hey guys, I am planning my test schedule for the next year. Can anyone give me a rough idea of how much an AP test is? Is the cost same for all subjects? Any advice or info would help, thanks!

2 years ago

University of West Florida - Acceptance Rate Concerns

Hey everyone. I'm really interested in the University of West Florida but I'm a bit worried about my chances of getting accepted. Does anyone know about their acceptance rate and what kind of profile …

2 years ago

Understanding GPAs: What Makes a GPA Good?

Hey everybody, I'm a junior currently looking into colleges and I've been hearing a lot about the importance of a 'good GPA.' I understand that it's the average of our grades, but what defines a 'good …

2 years ago

Score Spectrum on the SAT

Hey there, junior here deep in the world of SAT prep. Just had a quick question, what is considered the best SAT score for competitive college admissions? Just trying to set a good goal for myself.

2 years ago

UWM Acceptance Rate?

Sup everyone. I've been doing some homework and I've started to wonder about the acceptance rate for UWM. Anybody know what it is and if it's competitive or not? This will definitely help me figure ou …

2 years ago

Average SAT Score? What's a good goal?

Hi everyone, hope y'all are having a less stressful junior year than me haha. Anyway, I was crunching numbers and realized I don't really know what a good 'average SAT score' is considered nationally. …

2 years ago

What does an acceptance letter from Harvard look like?

I know this is probably a shot in the dark, but has anyone here received an acceptance letter from Harvard that they could share? I'm not looking for personal info or anything, I'm just curious about …

2 years ago

What Does SAT Stand For Exactly?

Hey all! Quick question, I've been saying SAT to my parents and they keep asking what it stands for, and I'm not quite sure myself. Can anyone clarify what SAT stands for? Thanks!

2 years ago

ACT Requirements at Howard University

What are the ACT score requirements to get into Howard University? Are there other factors they consider just as or more important?

2 years ago

Are SATs a Must for All Colleges?

Hey everyone, a bit of an SAT question here. So, I was wondering, is it mandatory to take the SATs when applying for every college? Any insights from folks in the know would be highly appreciated. I'v …

2 years ago

Looking for Colleges with Robust IT Programs

Hey fellow hopefuls! I'm super interested in Information Technology and I'm currently looking for colleges with the best programs. Anyone know of any schools that are known for their stellar Informati …

2 years ago

86 in GPA?

Hey guys, my current average is around an 86 and I'm trying to convert that into GPA. How does that translate into a 4.0 scale?

2 years ago
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