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Tips for acing SAT verbal?

Hey y'all. I'm pretty confident with my Math skills, but the verbal part of the SAT has me stressed out. I keep struggling with it during practice tests. Any awesome tips or resources for improving th …

a year ago

Uncertain About UC Berkeley Application Deadline

Hey guys, I'm really stressing over the deadlines for college applications. Can somebody confirm the application deadline for UC Berkeley for me? Also, any tips to keep track of my deadlines?

a year ago

Understanding AP World History DBQ Rubric

Hello! I've been having a hard time getting my head around the AP World History DBQ rubric. I want to make sure I'm hitting all the necessary points. Can anyone help explain the rubric and what exactl …

a year ago

Question on SAT Test Dates

Anyway, I'm a bit confused. Could anyone tell me when the SAT tests are usually held? Are there specific months or is it random? I'm trying to plan my schedule out.

a year ago

Looking for SAT Test Advice

Hey, so I'm a junior getting ready to take the SAT soon. Just wondering if anyone here has any advice or tips to share on studying and preparing for this test? Anything that worked well for you? Thank …

a year ago

Max SAT scores: How achievable?

Hi everyone. SAT stressing me out. Just curious, how achievable is it to get the maximum SAT score? Has anyone gotten close or know someone who did? Would love to hear some experiences.

a year ago

SAT scores: USF expectations

Hello everyone! I'm really interested in USF and was wondering about the SAT scores. What's the average score for admitted students? I've already done the test once and would like to know if I should …

a year ago

Looking for D2 Schools

Hello! I'm hoping to balance my academic and athletic commitments in college, and I've heard that D2 schools might be a good fit. Can anyone recommend any D2 schools near [fill in location]?

a year ago

Understanding D1 Universities

Hey people! So I really want to continue playing [fill in sport] in college and I've been hearing a lot about D1 schools. Can anyone breakdown what exactly a D1 university is and suggest some with goo …

a year ago

How are SAT scores calculated?

Hey there, do any of you guys know how the SAT scores are graded? I'm curious about how they convert the number of correct answers into the scaled score. Any insights would be really helpful, thanks i …

a year ago

Any proven SAT exam tips?

Just your standard desperate junior here, looking for some solid tips for the upcoming SAT exam. Has anyone found strategies that really worked for them, especially for the reading and writing section …

a year ago

Inquiry About CSUDH Acceptance Rate

Rising senior here. I've had CSUDH on my radar for a while now but I'm curious about the acceptance rate and how competitive it is. Can anyone share some insight on this?

a year ago

Looking for Colleges with Strong Creative Writing Programs

Hey y'all, I'm super into writing and spent most of my high school years scribbling stories and participating in workshops. I'm pretty sure I want to major in creative writing in college. Any suggesti …

a year ago

When are ACT essay scores released?

Hey there! I just took the ACT and did the essay too. Bit concerned though, I know our multiple choice scores come out quickly, but when do the essay scores usually come out? Super stressed here, than …

a year ago

Release date for ACT scores?

Stressing out a bit here. Just took my ACT, does anyone know how long it typically takes for scores to be released? Any help keeping my anxiety in check would be greatly appreciated!

a year ago

International Baccalaureate: What's this all about?

Hi folks! I've heard of this program called 'IB' lately. Can someone please explain what this is? How does it compare to regular high school curriculum, and is it beneficial for college admissions?

a year ago

Average SAT score, anyone?

Hello! A newbie here, I've been preparing for the SAT and feeling a bit overwhelmed. What's the average score students usually receive? Just need something to benchmark against my practice scores and …

a year ago

Looking for average GPA info

Hi everyone! I've been doing some self-evaluation, and was wondering what's considered an average GPA for most colleges? Any info helps, thanks!

a year ago

Anyone taken the SAT in December?

Hey folks, I'm planning to take the SAT in December and was just wondering how it was for those who've gone through it before? Is it any different from the other months in terms of difficulty or atmos …

a year ago

What is PSAT all about?

Hey ya'll, I'm hearing a lot about this 'PSAT'. Could someone give me the rundown of what this test is about, its structure, and the implications of its scores for college apps?

a year ago
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