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Looking into different types of doctors

Hey, I've been thinking about a future in medicine lately. I know there are many different types of doctors, but I'm not exactly sure what each one does or which field might be best for me. Can somebo …

2 years ago

ACT Science Score Help

Hey guys, I'm kinda stressed about my ACT science score since it's lower than what I'm aiming for. Does anyone have advice on how to boost it? Any go-to resources or methods you've found to be effecti …

2 years ago

How Can I Raise My Overall ACT Score?

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and I'm looking for ways to improve my total ACT score. Are there any specific strategies or resources that really helped you out during prep? Appreciate any advic …

2 years ago

College options for B students?

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior with mostly B's in my classes. I want to start researching college options that are friendly to students like me. Any suggestions for colleges that accept B stud …

2 years ago

Do colleges look at weighted GPAs?

Hey everyone! I've taken a bunch of AP and honors courses in high school, so my weighted GPA is higher than my unweighted GPA. When colleges look at my application, do they usually consider my weighte …

2 years ago

When Will AP Test Score Results Be Available?

Hey guys! I just finished taking my AP exams and I'm eagerly awaiting the results. Does anyone know when the CollegeBoard releases AP test score results? Also, is there a specific process I need to fo …

2 years ago

When are the Regents exams?

Hi, I'm a student in New York and I'm a little confused about when the Regents exams are held. Can someone give me some guidance on the usual timeline?

2 years ago

Good PSAT 9 scores?

Hi everyone, I'm a freshman and recently took the PSAT 9. What scores would be considered good or even great for a freshman? I'd appreciate any advice!

2 years ago

How to Estimate SAT Score?

Hey everyone! I just finished taking a practice SAT test, and I'm wondering how I can estimate my score. What should I consider while calculating my score, and does anyone have any recommendations for …

2 years ago

What does cumulative unweighted GPA mean?

I've been hearing a lot about cumulative unweighted GPA recently, but I'm still not quite sure what it means. Could someone clarify what cumulative unweighted GPA is and its significance? Thanks!

2 years ago

How to find my unweighted GPA?

Hi guys! I know my weighted GPA, but some colleges ask for an unweighted GPA. How do I calculate my unweighted GPA from my weighted one? Any formulas or tips? Thanks a lot!

2 years ago

Words in context SAT practice?

Hey y'all, I need some help with practicing the 'Words in Context' portion of the SAT. Can anyone recommend some good resources or tips to improve my score in this area? Thanks!

2 years ago

Is a 970 on the SAT a solid score?

Hey guys, I just got my SAT score back and it's a 970. I'm not quite sure if that's a good or bad score. Can someone help me understand how competitive it is? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Studying tips for AP Chemistry?

I'm taking AP Chem this year and I'm struggling a bit with the content. Does anyone have any tips or resources to help me better understand the material? What methods did you find most helpful for stu …

2 years ago

Getting off the waitlist before May 1?

Hi there, I just got waitlisted at my dream school and I'm a little stressed about it. Is it possible to get off the waitlist before May 1, or do I have to wait until after that date to hear back?

2 years ago

Do you lose points for not answering questions on the SAT?

Hey there! I recently heard that leaving questions unanswered on the SAT could lead to a loss of points on the test, and I want to know if that's true or not. Can someone please clarify this for me?

2 years ago

AP Psychology Practice Test 2022: Reliable resources?

So I'm taking the AP Psychology exam this year, and I've been looking for some good practice tests to gauge my understanding and progress. What sources have y'all found that provided reliable and accu …

2 years ago

How hard is it to get into Fordham?

I've been looking at Fordham as one of the colleges I'm interested in applying to, but I'm not sure how difficult it is to get in. What are the average GPA and test scores for accepted students? Are t …

2 years ago

Are Regents exams mandatory?

Hi all, I'm a high school junior in New York State and I've heard conflicting info about Regents exams. Are they mandatory for all students or do they only apply to certain classes? If they are requir …

2 years ago

Any advice for the Writing and Language section of the SAT?

I'm taking the SAT soon, and I want to do well on the Writing and Language section. Can anyone share some tips and strategies they used to improve their performance in this section?

2 years ago
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