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Hey, folks. Been doing some deep diving and discovered that U of Kentucky may be a good fit for me. But I'm a little stressed about their acceptance rate. Anyone here who can shed some light?
Hey, Caltech hopeful here! I've been hearing a lot of conflicting info about test requirements. Does anyone know if Caltech requires the SAT? If yes, is there a certain score range considered competit …
Hey guys, I'm applying to USC this year but I'm a little lost on what they're looking for. Could anyone who's been through the cycle fill me in on USC’s application requirements in a bit more detail? …
I just realized I struggle describing myself succinctly. They always say you should be able to define yourself with three adjectives. So, I want to ask you guys, if you had to pick three adjectives to …
Hey guys, been checking out Georgia University. What's the acceptance rate lookin' like these days? Can someone give me the lowdown on how hard it is to get into this place?
Hey everyone, I'm starting to look at college applications and I was wondering: does UC Berkeley still require the SAT? I've heard a lot about colleges going test-optional because of COVID-19, so woul …
Hey all, I came across the term 'Jesuit university' while researching colleges. Can anyone help define what a Jesuit university is, and perhaps provide a few examples? Thank you in advance!
I'm a junior plotting out my college application strategy, and I'm really interested in Harvard. I'm taking the ACT soon and I was wondering, what's a 'good' score range to aim for to be competitive f …
Hi all, I've been struggling a bit with understanding independent variables on a graph. Could someone explain what it is precisely, and how it affects the graph? I'd really appreciate it. Thank you!
Hey peeps! I've been taking some prep-tests and continuing to score high on my ACT. I'm talking 34-36 high. Not bragging, just a little shook right now lol. Any advice on how to leverage these scores …
Hey people! I'm really wanting to make myself a strong candidate for colleges, and I heard taking a number of APs is a good idea. Can anyone suggest what's the ideal number of APs to take in high scho …
Hi folks! I'm getting ready to ask for recommendation letters soon, and I want to explain to my teachers exactly what should be in them. Can anyone share examples or at least key points that should be …
So, I've been hearing about GPA a lot recently. Trying to get my head around this stuff. Can anyone explain to me what a high school GPA is? And is it calculated differently in different schools or is …
Heyo, I recently scored a 1520 on the SAT. Noticed some colleges on my list are more ACT oriented though. Any of you have tips on how to convert this score for ACT equivalency?
Hi, I just got my SAT results and I scored 1590 which I'm really happy about. However, I'm wondering, since I'm so close, should I take it again to try for that elusive 1600? Will a perfect score make …
Hey everyone, I'm feeling a bit anxious. My current GPA is hovering around a 2.5 and I'm wondering how much this is going to limit my future college options. I've been going through a lot of personal …
Hey guys, I'm considering taking IB Physics next year but I've heard it's notoriously tough. Can someone provide insight on what to expect and how to prepare effectively?
Hi there. I've been struggling a bit with comprehending complex texts that I read, especially those for school. I often find myself having to re-read paragraphs multiple times to understand. Does anyo …
Yo everyone. I'm seriously considering the University of Pittsburgh for next year but finances could be a big deciding factor. Anyone have any experience with financial aid packages there? And what's …
Hello to all! Currently I'm thinking about applying to Ashland University. I've scored decently on my SATs and have a pretty good GPA. But I'm curious, does anyone know the acceptance rate? Like, what …