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University of Pittsburgh Admissions

Yo, does anyone have the lowdown on University of Pittsburgh's average SAT scores? I'm taking the SATs soon and Pitt is one of my top choices. Aiming to meet or exceed their standard. Trying not to st …

a year ago

Looking for the Best Colleges for Arts

Hello, fellow art enthusiasts! I'm really passionate about studying arts in college, and I want to make sure I'm aiming for the right schools. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best college …

a year ago

Colleges with No Application Fee?

The application fees have been hitting my pocket a little too hard. Are there any colleges you guys know of that don't require an application fee?

a year ago

What requirements are set by Caltech?

Caltech is in my college shortlist but I'm not too certain about my chances. Do they have a certain set of requirements applicants should focus on to improve their probability of acceptance? Thanks, p …

a year ago

Digging into the Hardest College Degrees

Hey everyone, can we talk about tough degrees for a second? I'm trying to get a clearer vision of which college degrees are generally considered the toughest. Don't hold off on the details, I want eve …

a year ago

ACT to SAT conversion, what's my equivalent?

Hey! So, I've got my ACT score but a lot of my friends took the SAT. Is there a reliable method to convert my ACT score to an SAT equivalent? Just kinda want to see where I sit compared to them.

a year ago

What are the SAT scores for UMD?

Hi there, I'm currently a junior aiming to apply to University of Maryland next year, and I'm a bit stressed about how my SAT score might stack up. Does anyone have an idea of the average SAT score fo …

a year ago

University of Madison Wisconsin Acceptance Rate?

Hey, guys! I've been researching colleges a lot lately and one that piqued my interest is University of Madison Wisconsin. However, acceptance rates do play a part in my decision-making process, so I …

a year ago

Colleges with Performing Arts

Hey guys! I'm passionate about theater and I'm looking for colleges with strong performing arts programs. Ideally, I'd like to continue acting while in school. Any recommendations?

a year ago

What makes a solid argumentative paper?

As part of my coursework I need to write an argumentative paper and I'm sort of stuck. What makes an argumentative paper standout? Any tips on the elements and structure I should be focusing on?

a year ago

Average GPA at University of Texas: Any Idea?

Hello, folks! I've been eyeing University of Texas, but I'm a bit concerned about my GPA. To be realistic about my chances, can anyone tell me about the average GPA at UT? Thanks heaps!

a year ago

ACT requirements for the University of Auburn?

Hey guys! Hoping to apply to Auburn University, but I'm not sure what ACT score I should be aiming for. Any insight would be enormously helpful!

a year ago

Converting a 1410 SAT to ACT score

Hey everyone, I ended up with a 1410 on my SAT. I am trying to figure out if I should stick with the SAT or if I should transition to taking the ACT. Any thoughts on what this score might convert to o …

a year ago

Preparing for the AP Literature Exam

Hey guys, do you have any recommendations for resources to use for AP Literature practice exams? I'm trying to get as much practice in as I can before the actual test and honors English isn't quite ge …

a year ago

AP Lit MCQ Tips?

MCQs in AP Lit exam are confusing me a lot. I'm worried about my performance in this section. Does anyone have any successful strategies or tips to tackle this part of the exam?

a year ago

AP Lang Prompts: How to Handle them?

Sup y'all, AP Lang student here looking for advice. How best to approach the prompts in the exam? It feels like the prompts are purposely vague and I struggle to come up with solid arguments. Any tech …

a year ago

What's the best way to use AP Lang practice exams?

Hey guys, just wondering how to maximize the effectiveness of AP Lang practice exams? How do you break down your practice and review? Should I focus more on timing or accuracy? A little stressed, woul …

a year ago

Need advice for AP Human Geography Study

Hello everyone! This is going to be my first AP class and I am kind of freaking out. The amount of information I need to study is overwhelming. Is there a good study guide or any helpful resources you …

a year ago

AP History DBQ Examples

Hi there, people! I'm currently taking AP History. I was wondering if anyone has some good DBQ examples they could recommend? I'm trying to get better at writing them and seeing successful responses w …

a year ago

Question About AP Literature Exam

Hello folks! Quick question about the AP Literature Exam. Besides practicing past papers, what other preparation techniques did you guys utilize? Did the exam correspond with what was taught during th …

a year ago
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