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I'm planning on applying to some Ivy League schools, and I was wondering what ACT score range is considered good or competitive for these top colleges. Can someone please give me an idea?

I just received my PSAT score (1290) and I'm wondering if that's a good indicator of how I'll do on the SAT. What should I focus on to improve my score and prepare for the actual test?

I'm a junior in high school and I've been passionate about journalism for a while now. What are the top journalism schools in the world and the US? Any suggestions or insights would be much appreciate …

Hey, so I'm trying to minimize my college costs as much as possible. I've been looking for full-tuition scholarships but I need some help. Any suggestions on where to find these opportunities, or any …

Hey guys, I'm looking for a good SAT prep app to help me study on-the-go. Do any of you have recommendations for apps that helped improve your score? Thanks a bunch!

Hey there, I've heard about the Walmart Employee scholarships, and I was just wondering if anyone knows the requirements and application process for these scholarships? My parent works at Walmart, so …

Hey everyone! I've been using the Prepscholar acceptance calculator, and I'm curious about how accurate it is. Have any of you used it before, and did you find it helpful in estimating your chances of …

Hi everyone, I'm struggling to find ways to effectively study for APUSH. I feel overwhelmed with the amount of content. What resources or methods did you use to study for this class and the AP exam?

I'm trying to expand my college options, and I want to know which public universities are considered the best. So, does anyone know what the #1 public university in the world is? I'd appreciate any in …

I heard that mechanical pencils are not allowed on the SAT. Is that true? And if it is, why aren't we allowed to use them?

Yo, I'm looking into the University of the Arts and wanted to know about their admission process. What's important for a strong application to UArts? Should I focus on my portfolio or is there other s …

Just took the PSAT as a sophomore and I got an 1140. Is this a decent score? What kind of progress can I expect for my SAT if I start studying now? Any advice will be appreciated!

Hey, guys! I'm prepping for the SAT and I've heard that expanding my vocabulary can be really helpful. Does anyone have any resources or suggestions on mastering 1000 common SAT words? Thanks!

I just got my SAT scores back and scored a 1230. What percentile does this put me in and are there any scholarships I could potentially qualify for with this score?

Curious if there is a minimum GPA requirement across the UNC system, or is this requirement specific to each campus? I'm trying to narrow down my options and want to consider different UNC colleges. T …

Hey all, I have my Living Environment Regents Exam coming up and I'm really stressed about it. What are some resources or techniques y'all have used to review for it? Any advice on how to effectively …

Hi! I'm aiming for the National Merit Scholar program and was wondering what kind of SAT scores most winners have. I understand it's competitive, but I'd like to get a sense of the typical scores for …

So I'm taking the SAT soon, and I'd like to know what I should expect in terms of timing and breaks during the test. How many breaks are there and how long are they? Also, how much time is given for e …

I want to start studying for the PSAT, but I'm not sure where to find practice tests. Anyone know any good resources for sample tests?

Sup peeps! I'm hoping to pursue a degree in art and was wondering if you could help me identify the top 10 art schools in the US? If you guys have any personal experiences, I would love to hear about …