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Hey all, need a bit of perspective here. I recently took the SAT and walked out with a 1020. Is this considered a good score? Would it be competitive for most colleges, or should I aim higher?

Hi, anyone knows how much each question is worth on the SAT? Also, does it depend on the section of the test or is it the same for each part? Just trying to get an insight into how they get to the fin …

Okay so I've heard rumors about some colleges being seriously heavy on the party scene and I just wanna know how accurate those reputations are. Are there some trustworthy sources or ways to figure ou …

Hello everyone, just a stressed junior in need of some direction. I'm really into graphic arts and want to pursue it in college. Which institutions are considered the best for graphic arts?

Hey everyone, hope all is well. By any chance, does anyone know the average or range of SAT scores that Baylor University typically expects for their applicants? Searching around has given me mixed re …

So, Ive been really interested in Bard College at Simon's Rock recently, but I can't seem to find any clear info on their acceptance rate online. Does anyone know what it is? Is it supremely competiti …

Hey y'all, I was wondering if anyone knew how much an AP test costs? I'm taking a couple of AP classes this year and I'm trying to budget for the test fees. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Than …

Hello friends! I'm prepping for my ACT, but curious about how the test is scored. Does anyone know the exact calculation they use for determining final ACT scores? I want to figure out how many questi …

Hey guys! As I start thinking about college, I want to understand how important taking advanced science classes in high school is. I've always been more into humanities, but does not taking AP Bio or …

Good day, folks! I'm working to better my grades and hit the ground running, but I don't know what a good unweighted GPA benchmark is. Could any of you lovely people fill me in on what the 'average' u …

I'm planning my schedule for the next school year and I'm not sure what math classes would be most beneficial for my college applications. I'm doing pretty well in Algebra II this year. What should I …

Hi there! I have a pretty high ACT score (32), and I'm curious about how much weight that carries in the college admissions process. Does a high ACT score significantly improve my chances of getting i …

Hey everyone, I'm a bit torn between Harvard and MIT. I've got interests that kinda cross over both their strong suits - I'm thinking of something like physics or engineering, but I also love the huma …

Hi everyone! I'm gearing up for the SAT and I'm finding that practice tests are really helpful. Do you guys know where I can find free SAT practice tests? Any help would be amazing.

Hello everyone, I'm starting to study for the ACT and I'm looking for free practice tests I can take online. Any recommendations? I find doing practice tests really helpful, so would appreciate any le …

I've heard that AP classes are supposedly equivalent to college-level courses, but how true is that really? Do they help with easing into college academics? Could really use some insight from any seni …

Hey! So the SAT is creeping up on me and I know there's a lot I need to have at my fingertips, but is there a reliable formula sheet for the SAT that has all the necessary math formulas? Hope someone …

I am seriously considering applying to Florida A&M University, but I'm unsure about their admission requirements. Can any current students or alumni give me a breakdown of what they're looking for - b …

Hi everyone! I'm trying to wrap my head around the AP Psych FRQs. Can someone share examples of how they composed their responses or break down what the graders are looking for?

So, I'm grinding to make my application as appealing as possible. Do you have any cool or unique extracurricular activities that led to success in your college admissions? Looking for some inspiration …