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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 …

Hey everyone, can someone explain to me what an unweighted GPA scale is and how it's different from a weighted GPA scale? I'm feeling a bit confused about all these GPA terms.

Hey there, I'm a junior trying to figure out where I fit in. Does anyone know the typical SAT score range for admitted students at Harvard? Just curious about my chances!

Hi all! I've been thinking about double majoring in college, but I'm not exactly sure how it works. What's the process like for declaring two majors and how does it affect course load and graduation? …

Hey all! I need to send my high school transcripts to a few schools I'm applying to. How can I request them online?

Hey, guys! I was looking into applying to the University of Michigan and wanted to know what their SAT score range is. Can anyone provide some insight on what scores are generally seen as competitive? …

Hey everyone, I'm getting ready to take the ACT soon. Can someone help me understand the composite score range? How high of a score should I aim for to be competitive at top colleges? Thank you!