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I scored a 1380 on my PSAT and I'm curious about how it ranks among my peers. What percentile would it put me in?

Hey guys! I'm a junior looking to apply to colleges next year, and I'm trying to find some top public universities around the world. Any suggestions or experiences to share? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to the University of Chicago, but I'm not entirely sure what their preferred SAT score range is. Can anyone let me know what's a competitive SAT score for UChica …

Hey, I've got my SAT coming up, and I was wondering what attire would be best for the test day. Do you guys have any suggestions on how I should dress comfortably while taking the exam?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out when I need to let colleges know my final decision. What's the typical deadline for committing to a college? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! Can someone tell me what the average SAT score range is for UC Davis? I'm trying to figure out if my score is competitive enough for their admissions.

Hey people, I was wondering, what are Harvard's standardized test requirements for admission? Are they still requiring SAT/ACT with the global situation and stuff? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I'm looking into applying to Texas Tech and would appreciate any info on their SAT score requirements. What's considered a good score for getting in, and should I retake it if my score i …

Hey guys, I'm really into science and I'd love to participate in some competitions to showcase my skills. Do you know of any fun national or regional science competitions for high school students? Any …

Hey everyone, I've been looking into Whittier College as a potential option to apply, but I'm having trouble finding their current acceptance rate. Can anyone help me out?

My school uses a percentage grading system and I have a 91 average. What would this convert to on the 4.0 GPA scale? I want to understand where I stand for college applications.

Hey, I've heard that MIT has an entrance exam as part of their admissions process. Is that true? If so, what is the format of the exam and what subjects does it cover? Also, do they require any standa …

I've been researching different colleges, and I came across the College of the Holy Cross. I saw that it's a Catholic school, but I wasn't sure if it's specifically Jesuit. Does anyone have any inform …

I'm currently exploring different majors and I noticed some are offered as a BS (Bachelor of Science) degree and others as a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree. Is one considered better than the other? What …

Hey there! I'm wondering how to report my AP scores on college applications. Do I self-report them or does the College Board send them directly to the colleges? Any insight on this process would be aw …

I'm planning on taking the SAT in January and I've heard it might be a bit different from other test dates. Can anyone shed some light on any variations or differences I should be aware of?

I just got my PSAT scores back, and I got a 1010. I'm a sophomore, so I'm wondering if that's a good score, and if not, what can I do to improve by next year's test? Any advice is appreciated!

Hey people! I'm planning to take the ACT soon, and I could really use some tips on how to do well in the writing section. What strategies have worked for you, and what should I focus on to improve my …

Hey, I am planning to apply to Western Carolina University. Can someone tell me about the admission requirements for WCU, like minimum GPA, test scores, and other important factors?

Hi all, I'm a junior right now and I'm considering applying to Grand Valley State University. What's the minimum GPA I should have to be competitive for admission? Any information would be super helpf …