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Hey everyone, I've been considering the possibility of graduating early from high school. Does anyone have tips on how to plan for this? What extra steps or requirements do I need to meet to make this …

Hey everyone! I've been considering trade school as an alternative to a traditional 4-year college. Can anyone provide some examples of different trade schools and what type of programs they offer?

Hey everyone. I've taken a couple of practice ACT tests, and while my scores are decent, I'm struggling a bit to improve. What strategies or study materials have you found helpful to boost your ACT sc …

I was just wondering about the different math levels in high school. Can someone provide an order of the classes from easiest to hardest? Do colleges care if we take the higher level ones? Thanks!

I applied to a few SUNY schools and I'm eager about my decisions. Can anyone tell me when SUNY schools release their decisions or if there's a specific timeline I should be aware of?

Hey guys, I'm planning on taking a few AP exams this year, and I'd like to know when they're usually scheduled so I can start preparing. Anyone know the general timeline for AP exams? Much appreciated …

Hi folks, my AP Calc AB exam is coming up and I was wondering if anyone had some tips or strategies for the multiple-choice section? I feel like I've got the FRQs down, but sometimes struggle with the …

Hey y'all! I've been struggling with ACT English section, and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for resources with good practice questions? Preferably free or low-cost. Thanks in advan …

I'm taking the ACT soon, and I was wondering what scores I should be aiming for to be competitive for college admissions. Are there specific benchmarks for certain schools or does it vary? Any advice …

Hi! I submitted an early action application to a university in Tennessee and I'm really excited to hear back. Does anyone know when early action decisions generally come out in Tennessee schools?

I'm currently a junior trying to finalize my college list. I've heard some colleges are called 'party schools' and I definitely want to have fun in college. But I also want to make sure I can manage m …

Hey everyone! I am currently a junior and I just got my ACT score back. I'm wondering if my score is considered good for someone at this stage of high school. Any insights would be much appreciated!

Hey everyone! I'm getting ready to take the ACT and I'm wondering if you have any advice. What should I know beforehand, and what are some essential tips for success?

Hi everyone! I'm starting to make a list of colleges I want to apply to and I need some help figuring out if my SAT score lines up with what different colleges expect. Is there a website or resource t …

Hey everyone, I've come across the term 'defer application' a couple of times while researching the college application process. Could anyone explain to me what it means and how it affects the applica …

Hey everyone, I'm starting my college application process and I was wondering if there's a list of schools that accept the Common App? Are there any resources I could check out?

I'm a junior rn, and I've been hearing about Restrictive Early Action admissions. Can someone explain how it works and provide a list of schools that have this admissions option? I'm trying to strateg …

I'm considering a degree in engineering, but I'm a bit overwhelmed by the number of different specializations. Can anyone provide a list or discuss the variety of engineering disciplines available to …

Hey guys, I just heard someone talking about having a 4.4 unweighted GPA. I'm a bit confused, I thought unweighted GPAs only go up to 4.0? Can someone clarify this for me?

Hi, I've registered for the SAT, but now I need to change my test date due to a conflict. What's the process to reschedule the test? Are there any deadlines or fees associated with rescheduling?