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Hi there! Anyone enrolled at the Illinois Institute of Technology? I'm really considering applying, but I'm a bit worried about the expenses. Any leads or experience on their financial aid packages?

I'm currently a junior with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Does anyone have any advice on which colleges are best for students with IEPs?

Hey fellow students, I've set myself the goal of boosting my ACT score and I've been hunting for resources to help me with that. Anyone know of any reliable places online where I could find free ACT p …

Hey, so I hear a lot about class rank, but I'm confused. What does it actually mean and why is it important? Does it really impact your college application?

I've started planning for my IB Extended Essay and it's a bit overwhelming. Can anyone give me advice on how to go about it? What strategies did you use while planning, writing, and finishing your EE?

Hey, does anybody here have insight about the minimum GPA Howard University accepts? I'm just really hoping my current GPA makes the cut.

So, now that I'm wrapping up some of my junior year AP classes, I've kinda set my sights on the Big Ten universities. I love the combination of sports and academics they offer, but before I start shor …

So, everybody talks about taking AP classes. But, um, what does AP actually mean? I feel like I should know this.

Hey there. So, I need a reality check. Could you help me understand what are considered the hardest AP classes? And like, why are they so tough? Thanks for the help.

Hey folks. So, I keep seeing this term 'IB' everywhere. Can someone tell me what it refers to, and how or if it's beneficial for college applications? Thanks!

Hey, I've been heavily considering Syracuse and I'm worried if my current GPA would cut it. Anyone knows what's the average GPA they usually prefer? Any and all help is appreciated!

Hey guys! I'm pretty set on applying to Michigan State but I'm a little stressed about my GPA. I've heard they're kind of competitive. Does anyone know what their GPA requirements usually look like? T …

Hey y'all, planning to apply to FSU and I could use a little info about their SAT averages. Having concrete numbers to aim for gives me motivation to study harder, you know? Appreciate any info you ca …

Quick question here. Can someone explain what AP classes are? Like why they're important and how they're different from regular classes? Cheers!

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and just took the ACT. How do I go about sending my ACT scores to colleges? I'm unsure about where to start. Would it be through the ACT website or through the Common App …

Hey guys, I'm preparing for the ACT. I keep encountering these 30 60 90 triangles in the ACT math section and I'm just not sure how to approach them. Can somebody break it down for me or share any tip …

Hello everyone, just a bit stressed out here. I need to ask a couple teachers for recommendation letters and I want to give them some guidance on what a strong recommendation looks like. Could anyone …

Hey folks! Hope you're all doing great. So I'm in my junior year and I've been told that extracurricular activities could really strengthen my college application. Could you guys share some unique and …

Y'all, I've been working on my common application essay for a while now. By any chance, does anyone know the limit or the range for the word count? I can't seem to find a specific number anywhere.

I'm a high school junior aiming for Columbia University next year. Can someone shed some light on the prerequisites required for Columbia? Any specific courses or activities I should focus on?