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I'm a sophomore and I took the ACT recently. I'm not sure what a good score would be for someone my age. Can anyone give me some insight on what scores are considered decent for a high school sophomor …
Hi all, I'm looking into applying to UPenn and was wondering what the average GPA is for successful applicants. Could anyone provide some insight? Thanks so much!
Hi, everyone! I'm getting ready for my AP Physics exam and I'm wondering about the best way to memorize all the required equations. Is there a specific method I should use, or any resources you can re …
What's the difference between early action and early admission university policies? I've seen both terms being used, and I'm a bit confused.
I recently got a 32 on my ACT, but most of the schools I'm looking at primarily mention SAT scores. How does a 32 on the ACT convert to an SAT score?
Can someone please explain what's considered a perfect GPA? I know there are weighted and unweighted GPAs, and I'm confused about how they are different and what colleges are looking for. Thanks in ad …
I just took the act, and I'm a bit anxious to get my scores. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for scores to be released, or if there's a specific date they're released?
Hello, I'm planning to apply to Harvard and I'm wondering if they still require the SAT for admission? I know some schools have gone test-optional recently, but I'm not sure if that applies to Harvard …
Hey guys! I was using the net price calculator on Claremont McKenna's website to estimate the cost of attendance. How accurate are these calculators, and should I rely on this to have an idea of the f …
Hey, y'all! I've been looking into The Ohio State University and it seems like an awesome choice for me. Could anyone tell me about their application process, like what are the major components they l …
Hey guys, I recently got a 910 on the SAT, and I'm a bit bummed. Should I retake it to improve my chances at college or focus on other parts of my application like extracurriculars instead?
Hey folks! I've got my SAT coming up soon and I wanna make sure I have everything I need for the testing day. Could someone give me a quick rundown of the things I'm allowed to bring into the testing …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior considering Stanford as an option for college. I was just curious if they still require an SAT score for their application process or if they've gone test-optional as well? A …
Hey guys, I've been really attracted to Southern Methodist University for a while and I was curious to know what kind of SAT score I should shoot for to increase my chances of getting in. Anyone gone …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior starting the college search process, and I'm curious about which colleges are known for their party scenes? Not like I'm only gonna party or anything, but it'd be cool to ha …
Hi everyone! I'm going to take the ACT soon, and I'm a bit uncertain about what type of calculator I'm allowed to bring. Can someone let me know what calculators are allowed, or point me in the right …
My ACT test day is approaching, and I'm a bit nervous. Can you guys share some tips on how to stay calm, focused, and manage time efficiently during the test? Thanks!
Hey everyone! Just wanna know if any of you have experience with being waitlisted at a college. What are the chances of getting accepted after being waitlisted? Is it normal to have a good chance, or …
I'm a junior and I want to take on some extra AP courses through self-study this year. What are some AP courses that are generally easier to self-study and have a good success rate? Let me know your e …
I just finished Algebra 1 and I'm wondering what math courses usually come next. What can I expect to take after Algebra 1 in high school?