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I've been hearing a lot about 'regents' within my school and I'm not too sure what they mean. Can somebody clarify what regents are? Also, how significant are they in terms of applying to colleges?
Hi guys! I'm a junior, and I've been considering the CUNY schools for their affordable tuition and great location. But since there are so many, I'm having trouble deciding which ones to apply to. Coul …
Hello pals, I got my PSAT score back and I'm not super sure how to feel about it. I'm in my sophomore year currently, what would you guys consider a 'good' PSAT score for someone in my grade? What's t …
Whats up everyone! I'm brainstorming for colleges to apply to and the main angle I'm going for is game design. I'm pretty into the coding and creation aspects of game development. Any suggestions on s …
Hey guys, I'm planning on taking my SATs early next year and wanted your opinion on the best prep books to get me started? Something that has great tips, strategies and provides a comprehensive overvi …
Yo, people! I'm planning to major in Visual Arts and I'm currently looking into the best art schools in the country. Got any recommendations? Kindly share some insights about your experiences if you'r …
Hey everyone, I'm prepping for my college essays and I'm stuck trying to find a solid argument essay topic that'll grab the admission officer's attention. Any tried-and-true topics that have worked we …
Hey there! I've been eyeing Gonzaga University recently but I'm a bit clueless on their admission process. Any insights into how their procedure goes, what they value in an applicant, or some pointers …
Howdy everyone! I'm preparing for the ACT and was just curious about the average score nationwide. Just trying to get a sense of where I stand compared to other test-takers. Does anybody have an idea?
Hi everyone, I'm interested in government jobs right after high school and I've heard about the New York State civil service exams. Could someone explain what to expect from these? What's the difficul …
Hello everyone! USC is on my list, however, I'm worried about my GPA. Does anyone know what the average GPA is for accepted students at the University of Southern California?
Hi guys! Can someone walk me through the process of sending SAT scores to colleges? When should I do it? Is there a fee? I'm feeling a little bit lost here. Thanks in advance.
Guys, I'm stressing out about the SAT. Could you please tell me what parts the test consists of, and how much I need to focus on each?
Hi folks! I'm considering applying to UConn Storrs as a safety school but I've been hearing mixed things about their acceptance rate. Can anyone help me out by telling me what it actually is? Will rea …
Hello everyone, I've always admired the discipline and character that the military instills and I think West Point would be a great place for me. However, I'm not entirely clear about the requirements …
Hey there, I'm a junior this year and LSU is definitely on my college list. I'm curious, what are the admission criteria for LSU? Is it only about GPA and SAT or do they focus on other aspects as well …
Hi guys, someone just mentioned Salutatorian at school today. What does it mean exactly? I get that it's some sort of academic ranking, but how do they determine it and is it important for college app …
Hey guys, I've been looking at Hunter College and I really like what I saw! I'm kind of nervous to apply though because I'm not sure if my GPA is high enough. Does anyone know what the GPA requirement …
Hey guys, I've just started working on my UC application and honestly it's a bit overwhelming. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to navigate it or what they look for?
Hey peeps! I'm totally lost on this 30-60-90 triangle stuff in my math class. I know directly learning such stuff is helpful to maximize my SAT Math scores. Could someone possibly explain how these ra …