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This might be a bit off-topic, but I'm curious about something math-related. Usually, in algebra, we use 'x' as the independent variable in equations. Is this always the case, or are there situations …

Hey, everyone! I've been researching Hamilton College and it looks pretty sweet. However, I was wondering if any of you know what kind of SAT scores they typically look for? I just want to know where …

Hey, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm a little bit worried about my GPA. I currently have a 3.6, and I'm not sure if that's strong enough to get into decent colleges. Anyone have any advice or kno …

I just received my SAT score of 1270, and I'm not sure if this is a strong enough score for college applications. Can anyone chime in on the competitiveness of this score?

Hey peeps! I'm considering applying to the University of Miami next year and I was wondering if anyone knows what their GPA requirements are? Is there a minimum cutoff, and if so, what is it? I'd real …

Hey everyone! I'm taking AP Lang this year and I'm struggling to remember all the language devices in English. Does anyone have any helpful resources or tips for studying these?

Hey there! I'm currently researching Newberry College and I'm curious about their acceptance rate. Does anyone have any idea what it is at the moment? Thank you in advance for any info!

I recently calculated my GPA and it's a 4.25. As a high school junior, I wanted to know if this is a good GPA and how it might look to colleges during the admissions process. Should I keep working at …

So, I'm trying to plan out my junior year, and I want to take a handful of AP classes. I'm not sure what the best schedule would be, balancing a mix of subjects and not getting overwhelmed. What AP cl …

Hello! I'm planning to apply to the Fashion Institute of Technology and was wondering if they've decided to go test-optional, especially with COVID-19 still causing disruptions. Any information on thi …

I'm interested in Siena College and would like to know the tuition costs. Does someone have information on the current tuition rates for Siena?

I'm looking into applying to Mississippi State University, and I just wanted to know the SAT score requirements they have for their applicants.

Hey guys! I've been seeing a lot of different GPA scales and scoring systems on various websites when searching for college requirements. Can someone explain how this whole GPA thing works and if ther …

Hey everyone! I've been working on my college applications and was wondering what specific examples of honors or awards I could include on the Common App? Is there anything that I might not have thoug …

Hi everyone! I'm interested in applying to the University of Maryland, and I was wondering if anyone knows the GPA requirements for admission. Additionally, any input on what the University tends to l …

So, I'm looking into applying to Ole Miss and I was wondering if anyone knows the typical SAT score range they're looking for? Do they have a minimum required score? I just want to see if I'm on the r …

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 …