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Hello people, I opted for the ACT with writing, but I'm having some difficulty understanding the scoring for the writing portion. Could someone give me a breakdown of how they score the writing part? …

Hey y'all. I'm a junior and my dream school is Georgia Tech. I've heard it's pretty competitive though, so I'm a bit stressed. What would you say are the most pivotal factors Georgia Tech considers in …

Hey guys, I'm slated to take the AP Statistics exam this year and I'm feeling a bit nervous. Does anyone have any clue how long the exam typically lasts? Any tips for managing time would be ultra welc …

AP CSP peeps, I need some help! Starting to freak out a little — just how lengthy is this AP Computer Science Principles exam? Can't really find a definite answer online. If anyone also has suggestion …

So, I've started brainstorming for my college essays, and honestly, there's so much I want to write about. I was wondering, how long can my college essay be? Is there a specific word count I need to s …

Hey there, getting ready for the SAT here. I'm kinda stressed about it. How long does the test take in total? I'm trying to get an idea so I can pace myself better. Thanks in advance!

Just curious, I've heard the term 'valedictorian' thrown around a lot. Not sure if I could be one, but I'd like to know: how is the valedictorian chosen in U.S. high schools? Is it purely academic-bas …

I've been considering Plymouth State University for a while now and am curious about their acceptance rate. I've got a decent GPA and a few solid extracurriculars under my belt but is it enough for PS …

Hi! I've had my eyes on Thomas College but can't seem to find a clear answer about its acceptance rate. Does anyone here have an idea of how selective they are? Do I have a good shot with a decent GPA …

Hello folks! I would really love UC Irvine as a college choice. I've been working hard to maintain my GPA, trying to figure out what they are really looking for. Can anyone help clarify what the avera …

Freshman here, trying to plan out my next few years. What subjects should I expect to study in high school, or is there a list of required/core subjects? Any advice would be a lifesaver!

Hey, I'm considering applying to the University of Washington Bothell. I've been trying to find out what their acceptance rate is but I'm getting varying results. Does anyone have accurate info?

Howdy everyone, music is my lifelong passion and I'm planning to take this forward in college. Can anyone recommend a few schools with great music programs? Also, if you could share a little about wha …

Working on my papers and trying to incorporate some style here. Can someone tell me some literary devices that I could use? I'm sure that would make my writing more vibrant. Thanks in advance!

I've been looking into Penn State and some of my friends told me it's an Ivy League school but I'm not sure. Is Penn State a part of the Ivy League and what does that mean for its prestige and selecti …

Hey guys, I've been scoping out San Diego State University as one of my preferred options for college and its ratio of acceptance is of real interest to me. Is the acceptance rate high or low? And how …

Hey guys, I’ve been assigned an argumentative research essay but I’m clueless about how it's supposed to be structured. How does it differ from typical essays? And how do I integrate research effectiv …

Hello everyone! I've been feeling a bit stressed lately about my SAT score. It's not as high as I'd like it to be. Do you guys have any insight or study strategies that can help me improve my score? I …

Hey all, I just took my SAT and I'm eagerly waiting for the results now. How long does it usually take for the scores to come out? Anyone who has been through this before, do share your experiences.

Hey, I'm taking the SAT in a few months. I checked out some practice tests but I'm still uncertain about how SAT scores work. Anyone can enlighten me on how it's calculated or what makes a 'good' scor …