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AP World DBQ writing advice?

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?

2 years ago

Getting off the waitlist before May 1st?

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!

2 years ago

Iowa State Acceptance Rate

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.

2 years ago

Where can I find free SAT online practice resources?

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!

2 years ago

SAT vs. ACT: Which one is easier?

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 …

2 years ago

Miami of Ohio acceptance rate?

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 …

2 years ago

Is a 1040 SAT score good for a junior?

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 …

2 years ago

How good is a 26 ACT score for college admissions?

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!

2 years ago

SAT Requirements for Florida Tech?

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 …

2 years ago

Recommendations for Medium-Sized Colleges for B Students?

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!

2 years ago

How competitive is a 1550 SAT score for Ivy League admissions?

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?

2 years ago

What are the hardest undergraduate degrees?

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?

2 years ago

How to grade SAT practice test

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 …

2 years ago

Difficulty of U.S. History?

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 …

2 years ago

Is Khan Academy SAT Prep any good?

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 …

2 years ago

Is University of San Diego a party school?

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 …

2 years ago

Affordable Out-of-State Schools?

What's up, guys? I'm starting to research colleges and I'm curious about affordable out-of-state schools. Any recommendations for schools that have relatively low tuition for out-of-state students? Th …

2 years ago

Studying for NYC Regents exams?

Hey, guys, I'm a junior taking a few Regents exams in New York City this year. Does anyone have advice about the best study resources and strategies to help me prepare for these tests? Are there any s …

2 years ago

Introduction Example for Argumentative Essay

Hey everyone, I need help starting my argumentative essay for my college application. Can you give me some examples of strong introductions that engage the reader and set the tone for the rest of the …

2 years ago

Kutztown University GPA requirements

I'm a little stressed cause I've been looking into Kutztown University and I'm wondering if my GPA would be competitive enough. Does anyone know the average GPA for admitted students? Any insights wou …

2 years ago
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