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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 …

Hey everyone! I'm currently preparing for the AP World History exam, and I was wondering if anyone knows how many Short Answer Questions (SAQs) there are? Also, any advice on how to approach and answe …

Hey guys, my sister took the old SAT a few years ago and I recently took the new one, and I wanted to compare our scores. Is there any resource or conversion tool that I can use to compare the scores …

Hi! I'm prepping for the AP US History exam and I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find previous versions of the test? I want to practice on real exams rather than just relying on review book …

I currently have a 3.77 GPA. Is that considered a good GPA? I'm worried that it might not be competitive enough for top colleges. Thoughts?

Hey everyone! I'm having trouble figuring out how to calculate my unweighted GPA. Can someone explain the process or share a reliable tool to help me? Thanks!

Hey everyone! I just received my ACT score and got a 26. I was wondering if this is considered a good score for applying to colleges? What types of schools would be within my reach with a 26 on the AC …

My school uses percentage grades, and I currently have a 72. How does this translate to a 4.0 GPA? Trying to figure out my chances for various colleges.

Hey everyone, I'm trying to register for the SAT and I heard there's one in May. Does anyone know the date for the May SAT? I can't seem to find it online.

I've been working hard and maintaining a 3.89 GPA. I'm curious if this is a strong enough GPA to be considered by highly-ranked colleges. What do you guys think?

Hi everyone, I have a 3.84 GPA and am curious about what type of schools and opportunities this GPA might present for me. Can anyone give me an idea of my chances at different types of colleges?

I'm finishing up my application for Ohio State but I'm not sure about letters of recommendation. Does anyone know if they require them or if it's optional? Any advice is appreciated!

So I managed to score a 1340 on my PSAT. I'm planning to take the SAT soon and I was wondering if any of y'all could give me some tips for how to improve my score further?

Hey everyone! I've heard mixed opinions on whether or not guessing is a good strategy on the SAT. If I'm not sure about an answer, should I just guess or leave it blank? How does this affect my score?

Hey everyone! I'm really passionate about art and was wondering if anyone could help me identify some of the best art schools in the United States? I want to make sure I apply to top-notch institution …