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Hi everyone! I'm thinking about taking the SAT in November and was curious about the curve. Is the November SAT generally known for having a more lenient curve or is it one of the tougher ones? Any in …

I got a 14 on the ACT and I'm considering taking the SAT. Does anyone know what the equivalent SAT score is for a 14 ACT?

Hey guys! So, I was just wondering how much weight do school honors (like Honor Roll, Principal's List, etc.) carry in the college admissions process? Is it worth chasing these awards, or should I foc …

Hi, quick question - what's the highest score a person can get on the SAT? I just wanna know the range of scores, thanks!

Hey everyone, I currently have a 3.6 GPA and was wondering if it's considered a good GPA for college admissions. What do you think?

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to understand the SAT scoring system. Could someone explain the range of SAT scores from the lowest to the highest possible? Thanks in advance!

Hi all! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to research potential colleges. The University at Buffalo, SUNY is on my list, but I was wondering what the acceptance rate is like? This would help m …

Hey there, I've been considering the University of Washington as one of my top choices for college. Does anyone here know the typical ACT scores they expect from applicants? Your help would mean a lot …

So, I made the honor roll at my school last semester, and I'm wondering if I can count that as an award on my college applications. Let me know what you think!

Hey everyone! Quick question here. I wanna plan out my math classes for the rest of high school. What are the math levels in order typically taken by students during high school? I'm thinking about ta …

Hey there! I want to take the SAT in October, but I'm not sure how to sign up for it. Can someone guide me through the process? What's the deadline to register for the October test date?

Hi everyone! I'm really interested in Vanderbilt University and I'm curious about their GPA expectations. What GPA should I aim for to be considered a strong applicant, and how important is it in thei …

Hi everyone! I'm looking into applying to Virginia Tech next year and I'm wondering about their SAT score range. What is considered to like a competitive or acceptable SAT score for admission there? T …

Hey guys, I recently received my ACT score and got a 28. I'm not sure how this ranks percentile-wise. Can anyone tell me if this is a decent score and what percentile it falls into?

Hi everyone! I've just been named salutatorian of my high school class and I'm wondering what's next. Is there anything in particular that salutatorians should do to prepare for college applications a …

Hi guys, I'm really interested in applying to Southern Methodist University through their early action program. Can someone explain what the process is like? Are there any advantages or disadvantages …

I know we all get stressed about the SAT and ACT, but I realized I don't even know what they really stand for. Kinda random, but if anyone knows what these tests are supposed to measure, that would be …

I'm applying to UC Davis and was wondering if anyone knows the minimum GPA they're looking for in applicants? I know it might vary between majors, but any general idea would help. Thanks!

Hello! Can someone tell me the minimum GPA requirements for UC San Diego? I want to make sure my GPA is within the acceptable range before I apply. Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I've been thinking about pursuing dentistry as a career after high school. Does anyone know the general steps to become a dentist? What should I focus on during undergrad, and how do I prepa …