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How much does it cost to take the ACT exam? Are there any additional fees I should be aware of, like for sending scores to colleges?

Hey everyone, I'm prepping for the ACT and wondering if there are any key formulas I should definitely memorize? Any help would be appreciated!

Hey all! I'm taking the ACT soon and was wondering how long the English section is? I want to make sure I'm pacing myself well during the test. Thanks for your help!

Hi everyone, I'm striving for acceptance into an Ivy League school and I know that they look for a rigorous course load. Can anyone provide insight on how many AP classes are needed to be competitive …

Hi everyone! I'm really passionate about fashion and design, and I hope to study at one of the best fashion colleges in the US. Can you recommend some of the top fashion or fashion design universities …

Hey guys, just curious: which state has the most Division 1 colleges? I'm researching possible colleges and I'm really interested in attending a school with a strong athletics program. Thanks!

Hi everyone! Quick question: how do I go about obtaining my official high school transcript for college applications? I'm a little confused about the process. Any advice would be helpful, thank you!

I'm getting ready to take the SAT and I want to plan my study sessions. Can anyone tell me how long the Math section is?

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and I've been researching the University of Connecticut (UConn) as a potential college choice. I'm curious about their admissions difficulty - what's their acceptanc …

Hey everyone! I was wondering how many colleges are actually in the Big Ten? Is it literally ten schools or are there more? Thanks in advance!

Hey, everyone! I'm having a hard time deciding which ACT test date to choose. What factors should I consider before making a decision? Any advice would be appreciated!

Hey y'all! I'm planning on taking the SAT soon and I'm not sure how much time I should allocate to studying for it. Any recommendations on a study timeline or useful resources?

Hi, I'm taking the ACT soon and I'm trying to mentally prepare for the test day. Does anyone know how long it lasts, including breaks? Just wanna have a clear picture of what the day will look like. T …

I'm a junior thinking about applying to Texas A&M next year. I have decent grades and extracurriculars, but I'm wondering how tough it is to get in? Can anyone share their experiences or advice?

Hey guys, I'm really interested in applying to Penn State. Any idea what kind of SAT score they're usually looking for? I want to know if I should retake the SAT to improve my chances.

Hi everyone, I'm starting to study for the SAT, and I'd like to know how many questions the entire test has. Does anyone have a breakdown of the number of questions per section as well? Thanks a lot!

Hey there! I'm trying to figure out how to pay for college, and I was wondering if universities typically offer scholarships of their own. Should I be looking for those, or should I focus on outside s …

Hey guys, I'm preparing for the ACT and was wondering how many questions I should expect on the Reading section. Can anyone give me a number or some advice on how to prepare effectively? Thank you!

Hey everyone, I'm planning on taking the AP Calc AB exam this year. Can someone tell me how long the test takes and what to expect in terms of time management? Thanks!

Hey everyone, I've got my sights set on MIT, but I'm well aware of how competitive it is. Anyone got any insight on what it really takes to get into MIT? Sincerely, An Aspiring Engineer.