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ACT versus SAT difficulty

Hey community, I'm planning on taking standardized tests next year but I'm not sure which one to pick. Is the ACT harder than the SAT? Could use some advice on this!

2 years ago

Understanding GPA at Penn State University

Hey guys, I've been looking at Penn State University for a while now and was wondering about their GPA expectations. What's the average incoming freshman GPA at PSU? Is it exceptionally high, or is th …

2 years ago

Understanding PSAT Score Ranges

Hey folks, I'm trying to get a handle on all this standardized testing stuff. I'm taking the PSAT this year and I've been getting some confusing info about what counts as a 'good' score. Can anyone ex …

2 years ago

Free PSAT Practice Tests?

Preparing for the PSAT and, being honest, the test prep books are super pricy. Anyone knows where I can get free PSAT practice tests? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

What's the acceptance rate at UWF?

Hi folks, so I've been narrowing down colleges recently and the University of West Florida (UWF) caught my eye (beautiful location and some great programs!). However, I couldn't find much on their acc …

2 years ago

Financial Aid at NYU?

Yo guys, I got a question about NYU's financial aid. I've always dreamed of studying in NYC but the cost of attendance is kinda freaking me out. How generous is NYU when it comes to financial aid? Any …

2 years ago

How to Interpret and Use Dependent/Independent Variables on Graphs?

Hey guys! My STEM classes are starting to get more data-intensive, and I've been dealing with graphs of dependent and independent variables a lot. However, I'm still not super solid on deeply understa …

2 years ago

June SAT Test Queries

Hi, I am thinking about taking the SAT test in June? What's it like taking the summer SAT? Is it any harder or easier than the fall or spring sessions?

2 years ago

Admissions process for SUNY Oneonta?

I'm thinking of applying to SUNY Oneonta and I want to make sure that I understand the admissions process fully. Can anyone describe how it works? What should I focus on to stand out from the crowd?

2 years ago

SAT scores at UW -- how do they stack up?

Howdy! Quick, but important question. What kind of SAT scores does the University of Washington typically look for in its applicants? I'm trying to set a goal to work towards. Thanks!

2 years ago

Acceptance rate for Purdue's Kinesiology Program?

Hi, does anyone know how competitive the Kinesiology department at Purdue is? Like, what's the acceptance rate for the program? Any tips for making my application stand out would be great.

2 years ago

UT Arlington's Financial Aid - How does it work?

Hi, y'all! I'm strongly considering UT Arlington and, given college costs these days, I'm curious about what kind of financial aid they offer. Are there good scholarships or grants? Also, how straight …

2 years ago

Need Advice On Picking a Topic for Persuasive Essay

Hey guys, I'm kinda stuck choosing a topic for my persuasive essay assignment. I want to pick something unique and challenging because it might help me stand out for colleges. So, what are some of the …

2 years ago

Finding the top Engineering colleges in the US

Hey peeps, lately I've been leaning towards pursuing engineering after high school. I'm curious about what the top engineering colleges in the US are? Like, which ones are known for their engineering …

2 years ago

Looking for Suggestions on SAT Math Topics to Focus On

Hi guys! So, math is definitely not my strongest area, and I'm a bit concerned about it for the SAT. Are there any specific topics that are heavily tested in the SAT Math? Or, is there anything in par …

2 years ago

Acceptance rate for Bryant University?

Hi y'all! I'm in my junior year and starting to look at colleges. I've been looking at Bryant University. Could anyone tell me what the acceptance rate is? Trying to figure out if it's a reach, match, …

2 years ago

Northeastern University test-optional policy

Have been pondering over applying to Northeastern but the whole standardized testing thing has me worried. Is Northeastern test-optional for the upcoming admissions cycle? What should I consider when …

2 years ago

Interpreting PSAT 8/9 score

Hey, guys! I recently took the PSAT 8/9 (a bit early, I know) to get a feel for the test. What's considered a good score? Any insights would be much appreciated.

2 years ago

Georgetown's testing policy

Hey there, I'm considering applying to Georgetown next year but I'm unsure about their testing policies. Are they still going test-optional? If I don't have a super high SAT score, would it be better …

2 years ago

Acceptance rate at Texas Woman's University?

Hey there! I'm looking into Texas Woman's University and I'm trying to figure out what their acceptance rate is. Does anyone have info on how competitive it is to get in?

2 years ago
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