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Hey everyone! I'm planning to apply for college this year and I'm curious about what range of SAT scores would be considered good for a 2024 applicant. I know it varies by school, but can anyone provi …
Hey everyone, I was wondering if it's worth self-studying for AP exams. Do colleges value it if you put in the effort to learn the material on your own and score well? Would this be a good use of my t …
Has anyone had any experience or know if you can get two different Bachelor's degrees from different schools? I've got multiple interests and was considering pursuing two separate degrees concurrently …
Hi, I'm a freshman in high school, and my current GPA is 3.2. Is this a good starting point, or should I try to improve it throughout high school? How will it affect my college applications?
Hey guys, I'm trying to analyze the meaning behind Robert Frost's poem 'The Road Not Taken.' Can anyone help me break down its themes and how it might relate to the college decision process? Thanks!
Hello, I'm currently in IB Math HL and want to start practicing using past papers. For those who have done these before, how hard are they compared to the actual exams? Are they a good way to prepare?
I've been studying for the SAT and have come across lists of idioms. How important are idioms in the SAT, and should I spend time studying them? Will they help improve my score, especially in the writ …
Just a quick question: what exactly is a full-ride scholarship and how does it differ from other scholarships? Is it worth pursuing one and what's the typical application process like? Thanks in advan …
Hey, so I'm really interested in UC Santa Cruz and I want to know what I could do to strengthen my application. What kind of GPA, extracurriculars, and other factors does UCSC typically look for in an …
Hey everyone! I've been part of my school's yearbook committee since freshman year, and I'm wondering if this counts as an extracurricular activity when applying to colleges? Would it be something wor …
I'm a little confused about the digital SAT and how it's scored. Is there any difference between the scoring of paper SAT and digital SAT? If so, what are the differences and how should I approach pre …
Hey, I'm currently searching for colleges but money is a bit of an issue for me. Can anyone recommend some affordable colleges with decent programs? I'm open to public and private options. Thanks!
Hey everyone! So, I only have a month left before my SAT date, and I still have a ton to study. Do you think it's possible to significantly improve my scores in that short amount of time? If so, any t …
Hello there! I'm a junior who's really interested in applying to Brown University. I was wondering if someone could tell me the current acceptance rate. Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone! I'm prepping for the ACT, and I'm wondering if any of you have suggestions on key formulas I should definitely memorize before the test? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Hey everyone, I'm a bit stressed about standardized testing and just wanted to know if there's any reason I shouldn't take both the SAT and ACT? Would taking both help improve my chances at college ad …
Hi everyone, I'm starting to plan out my college application process and I'm a little bit stressed about writing UC essays. Any advice on how to approach the prompts or any resources that helped you g …
Hi! I recently took the SAT and got a 950. I'm a bit stressed about it, and I'm not sure if this is a good enough score. Should I retake the SAT? What kind of colleges would I have a chance at with th …
Hi everyone, I've been checking out Muhlenberg College lately and it seems like a great fit for me. I'm just curious about what the average GPA is for admitted students. If anyone has any info on this …
Hello! I'm getting ready to take the ACT in October, and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice or words of wisdom for test day. Super nervous about it, so any tips would be greatly appreciated!