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Differences between SAT and ACT?

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 …

2 years ago

Is a 36 ACT percentile something to be proud of?

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 …

2 years ago

Transferring high schools and its impact on my college application?

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 …

2 years ago

4.5 GPA - is it an advantage?

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!

2 years ago

How to get a reference letter from a family friend?

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 …

2 years ago

Best SAT Math resources?

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?

2 years ago

Drop a class or stick it out and possibly fail?

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!

2 years ago

Is Inspirit AI legit?

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!

2 years ago

Tips for improving comprehension?

Yo, my reading comprehension could use some work, especially with the looming standardized tests. Anyone got any tips/tricks to up my comprehension game?

2 years ago

Who is eligible to take the SAT?

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?

2 years ago

Thoughts on a 4.0 unweighted GPA?

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 …

2 years ago

1590 SAT score - worth converting to ACT?

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, …

2 years ago

Why students should have jobs in high school?

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 …

2 years ago

AICE Diploma: Is it worth pursuing?

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?

2 years ago

Least expensive universities for out-of-state students: any recommendations?

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 …

2 years ago

Max Score on the SAT?

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!

2 years ago

SAT testing in California: any tips?

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!

2 years ago

Public or Private? Penn State Edition

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!

2 years ago

What's considered a failing SAT score?

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 …

2 years ago

Is SAT Score Choice worth considering?

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!

2 years ago
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