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Hey everyone, I'm gonna start studying for the SAT and I really want to crush the math section! Which books or online resources have you all found to be super helpful?

Hey, I'm just trying to gauge where I stand compared to others. What would you say is the average GPA for a high school student? Is it important to be above average for college admissions?

Hey guys, I'm trying to boost my ACT score and I'm not sure where to start. What strategies have you used to improve your score? Are there any recommended resources or study plans?

I'm a junior and starting to think about college, but I'm still not sure what I want to major in. There are just so many options! How did you decide what to study in college? And do you have any tips …

I'm taking AP World this year and I need some pointers on how to write a strong DBQ for the exam. What have you guys found helpful in terms of resources, strategies, or advice?

Hi! Is it possible to get off a college's waitlist before May 1st? If so, what can I do to improve my chances? A little stressed about this. Thanks for any advice!

Hey guys, I'm seriously considering applying to Iowa State. Has anyone got any info on their acceptance rate? I'm just trying to gauge how competitive it is before I decide to apply.

Hi, everyone! I'm in need of some online SAT practice resources, preferably free. Have any of you come across any websites or platforms you found helpful? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm planning to take either the SAT or ACT for college applications but I'm not sure which one is easier or more manageable. Can anyone provide their experiences or thoughts on which test …

Hey, I'm really interested in applying to Miami University in Ohio. Does anyone have any info on their acceptance rates nowadays? I'm starting to stress out about my chances of getting in. Thanks in a …

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and just got my SAT score back, which is 1040. I'm wondering if this is considered a good score for someone in my grade, and if it isn't, what can I do to improve …

Hi there, I scored a 26 on the ACT and I'm wondering if this is a competitive score for college applications. Any guidance is appreciated!

Hi everyone! I was wondering if there are specific SAT score requirements for Florida Tech. Or is it more like they consider your overall application and there's no strict cutoff? Thanks for your help …

Hi all, I consider myself a B student, and I'm trying to find some medium-sized colleges that will be a good fit for me. Anyone have recommendations or resources I should check out? Thanks so much!

What's up peeps? I scored a 1550 on my SAT, and I'm wondering if this score is strong enough for Ivy League schools. Can anyone weigh in on this?

I've been thinking about my possible major, and I'm curious about the most challenging fields of study. Could anyone share some info on the hardest undergraduate degrees to pursue?

Hey everyone, I just took a SAT practice test and I'm not sure how to grade it properly. Can someone help explain the grading process? Are there any tools or websites that can help me calculate my sco …

I have to choose my classes for next year and I'm thinking about taking U.S. History. For those of you who have taken this class, how difficult did you find it? Is it manageable if I'm also taking oth …

Hey y'all, I've heard about Khan Academy's SAT prep and I wanna know if anyone has used it and found it helpful? I'm on a budget, so I need some free or low-cost SAT resources. Let me know your though …

Hey, so I've been considering applying to the University of San Diego, but I've heard rumors that it's a party school. Can anyone with experience or knowledge about USD let me know if that's true? I w …