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Understanding ACT Score Distribution

Hello there! I'm trying to figure out this whole college application business, and right now I'm hung up on the ACT. Could anyone elaborate on what ACT score distribution means? And how can this distr …

2 years ago

How do you choose the right CUNY School?

Hey peeps, I've got my eyes set on CUNY for in-state affordability and city experience. But there's a good number of them...how should I go about choosing the right CUNY School? Suggestions?

2 years ago

What's an ACT Scale Score?

Hi everyone, I've been hearing about something called the ACT 'scale score'. I'm a bit confused about what that means and how it's different from the composite score or the individual section scores. …

2 years ago

About ACT and SAT - Are they equivalent?

Hey, does anyone have any insight into ACT and SAT scores? Like, are they seen as equivalent by colleges, or is one looked upon more favorably than the other? In my school, it seems like everyone’s al …

2 years ago

ACT Percentile Chart - How to interpret it?

Hey folks! My ACT is coming up and I've just found a percentile chart online but tbh, I'm having a hard time making sense of it. Can anyone help me out with how to interpret the ACT percentile chart? …

2 years ago

What's a decent ACT Pass Score?

Hey all, just looking for a bit of advice here. Can anyone share what's considered a decent ACT pass score? I feel like there's so much emphasis placed on the SAT and I just wanted to get a sense of h …

2 years ago

how to improve comprehension

I feel like my reading comprehension is letting me down, especially when it comes to ACT/SAT passages. Has anyone got any tips or techniques to improve? Please share, I need all the help I can get!

2 years ago

Any free homework help websites you'd recommend?

I'm juggling a lot of AP classes and on top of that, I'm trying to prepare for the ACT. Sometimes I get stuck on homework problems and could use some help. Do any of you know any reliable websites tha …

2 years ago

Deciphering the ACT English Score Chart

Greetings! I've been prepping for the ACT English section and I'm confused about the scoring chart. Could someone explain how it works? How is the score determined or rated?

2 years ago

About ACT Calculators...

Hey everyone! Quick question: What calculators are allowed on the ACT test day? And how crucial are they for cracking the Math section effectively? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Average GPA at Florida State University?

Hey y'all, FSU's become a big dream of mine and I'm trying to figure out where I stand. Does anyone know the average GPA of students who get in? I'm trying to see if my current GPA will cut it...feeli …

2 years ago

Understanding UC Santa Cruz Acceptance Rate

Hey there, fellow students! I've been recently thinking about applying to UC Santa Cruz, but I'm struggling to find reliable and up-to-date information about their acceptance rate. Does anyone have a …

2 years ago

St. Lawrence University Acceptance Rate?

Hey guys! St. Lawrence University is on my shortlist. I'd love to know its acceptance rate, could anybody provide some info? Also, any insights into their admissions review process would be greatly he …

2 years ago

Loyola's Acceptance Rate?

Hey friends, I'm eyeing Loyola for the coming application season. Can anyone tell me what the acceptance rate for Loyola is? I'm hoping to have a clear picture of its selectivity.

2 years ago

Unique electives offered in your high schools?

Hey friends! Currently in the process of selecting courses for next year, and I have room for an elective. Our school is limited in its offerings, so I was curious to know what kind of unique or inter …

2 years ago

UC Davis Acceptance Rates?

What's up, folks? I'm strongly considering UC Davis for my college applications and was curious about their acceptance rate. Seems like a great place to study, but how much competition will I be facin …

2 years ago

What's the general rating of CUNY Schools?

Hello folks, I'm looking into CUNY schools and I am keen to gauge their quality academically and otherwise. Can anyone shed some light on how these schools are generally rated? How's the overall reput …

2 years ago

Different campuses of CUNY?

Hi guys! I'm really interested in the City University of New York system for its diversity and affordability. Can someone share the deets about the different campuses? Like how they differ or what eac …

2 years ago

CU Denver's admission rate?

Hello everyone! I am considering applying to University of Colorado Denver next year. I'm having trouble finding accurate acceptance rates. Can anyone help me out here? I'm trying to gauge how competi …

2 years ago

What GPA is required for CU Boulder?

Hey everyone, I am looking at the University of Colorado Boulder for its environmental science program. Just curious, does anyone know what kind of GPA they usually look for? Just trying to figure out …

2 years ago
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