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ACT Test Scoring Mechanism?

Can someone please clear the air about how ACT tests are scored? Is there any penalty for wrong answers? I want to make an effective test-taking strategy for my upcoming exam. Thanks heaps in advance!

a year ago

Is 2.4 GPA Bad?

Feeling a bit lost guys... My GPA is currently sitting at a 2.4 and I'm worried it's too low. Is this considered 'bad'? What kind of colleges am I looking at with this GPA?

a year ago

What's the average GPA of students admitted to Johns Hopkins University?

Yo folks! Looking to apply next year to JHU, just wondering what kinda GPA most admitted students have? Would appreciate a littly clarity on this.

a year ago

Finding Good Community Service Opportunities?

Hi guys! I'm looking for ways to get involved in my community and gain some service hours, but I am kind of lost on where to start. How do you guys find community service opportunities that align with …

a year ago

Looking for ACT Percentile Chart

Hi there, does anyone have a reliable source for a detailed ACT percentile chart? I'm looking for something that clearly categorizes scores. Let me know, thanks.

a year ago

ACT Scores - Is 21 a respectable score?

Hey there, I just got a score of 21 on my ACT. How does this measure up, in regard to college applications? Is it a good score that I should be proud of or does it fall short? Would appreciate any adv …

a year ago

Chance me for Georgia Tech with my SAT score?

Hello everybody, I recently got my SAT score back and I've been eyeing Georgia Tech. I got a 1460. Is this a good score for getting into GT? Also considering my GPA is around 3.8. Any advice?

a year ago

What are some of the cheapest universities that have good programs?

Hi everyone, I'm on the hunt for colleges that are more affordable but still offer quality programs. Are there any recommendations? I'm interested in Computer Science if that helps narrow things down. …

a year ago

Can't figure out Calculus AB FRQ

Hey there, anyone know how to tackle FRQs in Calculus AB? I find them much harder than multiple-choice questions and could use some tips or strategies. Tried googling it, but most of the explanations …

a year ago

What are the requirements for applying to USC?

Hey everyone, I'm strongly considering applying to the University of Southern California next fall. Can anyone lay out the specific academic requirements for admission? I'm particularly interested in …

a year ago

Typical SAT for UC Berkeley?

Hello, anybody know what's the average SAT score for admissions at UC Berkeley? I'm trying to understand if my SAT score makes me a competitive applicant or not. Thanks for any info!

a year ago

Sacramento State University Acceptance Rate

Hello everyone, our school doesn't provide a lot of info about California state schools and I'm particularly interested in Sacramento State University. Hoping to get insight into the acceptance rate a …

a year ago

Considering graduating high school early. Thoughts?

Anyone here graduate high school early? I'm interested in potentially doing it. Not sure what the benefits and downsides are. I'd love some thoughts and experiences on this.

a year ago

Clemson Acceptance

Hi aspiring college students! I'm dreaming about Clemson University and got to ask, what's the acceptance rate? How competitive is it to get into their programs? I heard they got a pretty tight admiss …

a year ago

Wondering about Idaho State's acceptance rate

What is the acceptance rate of Idaho State? Is this something I should be considering when deciding to apply there?

a year ago

What's UC Berkeley SAT requirement?

Hello everyone! I'm seriously considering UC Berkeley for my further studies. But I'm not sure what SAT scores they're looking for? Can anyone provide some info?

a year ago

Jesuit Universities Rankings– Where can I find an accurate list?

What's good everyone? I'm interested in Jesuit universities but looking to find some reliable rankings. Any idea where I can get a current and accurate one?

a year ago

What's a Salutatorian?

Hi everyone, recently I heard the term 'salutatorian' tossed around in my school. What does it mean exactly? Is it like a distinction given to graduating students? Every detail will be appreciated!

a year ago

Required GPA for Duke University?

Hey everyone, so I've been looking into Duke and really dig their programs. Does anyone know what the typical GPA requirement or range is for admission? I'm trying my best to stay on top of my grades, …

a year ago

Caltech SAT Scores

Hey folks, I'm keen on applying to Caltech and I've heard how competitive it is. What's the typical SAT scores they're looking for? If anyone could give me some pointers, I'd be super grateful. Thanks …

a year ago
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