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Hey y'all! I'm trying to decide if I should take the SAT or ACT and I'm not really sure about the main differences between these two tests. Can anybody help me understand what makes them distinct from …
Hey guys, I recently took the ACT and scored in the 36th percentile. I'm not sure if this is a good score or not. Could anyone shed some light on whether or not this is a solid performance and what it …
Hey everyone! I transferred schools in the middle of my sophomore year because my family moved. How does this affect my college application? Can I still get my transcript from my old school to show my …
I have a 4.5 weighted GPA due to all the AP and honors classes I've taken. Will having this high of a GPA give me a significant advantage during college admissions? Any insight on this is appreciated!
Hey all, for one of my college applications, I need a reference letter from someone who knows me well, but isn't related. I plan on asking a close family friend who's like an aunt to me. How do I appr …
Hey everyone, I need some help improving my SAT Math score. Are there any good resources out there like Khan Academy, or maybe some books/YouTube channels that you've found helpful?
I'm struggling in one of my classes. Would it be better to drop the class or risk failing it? How would either option affect my college applications? Any advice would be appreciated!
Hey everyone, I came across Inspirit AI online and it seems like a cool opportunity. But I'm not sure if it's legit. Has anyone here participated in it, and would you recommend it? Thanks in advance!
Yo, my reading comprehension could use some work, especially with the looming standardized tests. Anyone got any tips/tricks to up my comprehension game?
Just a quick question, who can actually take the SAT? Do you have to be in a specific grade or is there an age requirement?
I've managed to maintain a 4.0 unweighted GPA throughout high school so far. Do you think this will be enough to impress admissions officers, or should I be doing more to stand out? I'm curious about …
Hey, guys! So I got a 1590 on my SAT, which I'm pretty happy about. However, I realized that some of my target schools seem to prefer the ACT. Is it worth converting my SAT score to an ACT equivalent, …
I'm considering getting a part-time job during my junior year to gain some experience and earn some extra cash. How can having a job in high school benefit me in the long run? Will it look good on my …
I'm considering working towards an AICE Diploma, but I'm not sure if it's worth the effort. Can anyone tell me how it's viewed by colleges and if it'll help me in the admissions process?
Hey everyone! I'm currently looking into out-of-state colleges but need to be conscious of cost. Can you guys help me out by recommending some of the least expensive universities for out-of-state stud …
Hey, just a quick question. What's the max score you can get on the SAT? I've seen people mention different scores, so I'm kinda confused. Thanks for the help!
I live in California and will be taking the SAT soon. Are there any tips specific to testing locations in Cali, or how the process works here? Thanks!
Yo, I've been checking out Penn State, but I'm confused about something. Is it a public or a private university? Help would be appreciated, thanks!
Stressing out kinda bad... I keep hearing people talk about 'failing' or 'bad' SAT scores, but what does it actually mean to fail the SAT? And if I do have a low score, can I still get into a decent c …
What's the advantage of using SAT Score Choice? Are colleges generally okay with it, and is there any chance it could be viewed negatively by some schools? Any advice would be awesome!