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Hey folks, I'm a junior interested in pursuing performing arts as my major in college. I'd really prefer to stay in the Los Angeles area. What are some top performing arts colleges in Los Angeles that …

Hey guys, I'm doing some research on college application deadlines and am a bit confused. Is the University of Wisconsin-Madison on a rolling admission system or do they have fixed deadlines? Thanks i …

Hey everyone, I'm really interested in applying to Miami University, and I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of the average SAT scores they're looking for? How competitive is it? Thanks for …

Hi there! I'm super interested in Loyola University, and I was just wondering if anyone knows the general admission rate? Just tryna set my expectations, you know? Thanks in advance!

Hi there! Cornell University is one of my top choices, and I'd like to know what their admission requirements are. What kind of GPA, SAT/ACT scores, extracurriculars, and other things do they look for …

Hey there! I've been wondering how a school chooses their valedictorian. Is it solely based on your GPA, or do other factors come into play? Can anyone clarify this for me, please?

Hey, I'm a junior and my school offers both the SAT and ACT. I'm a little confused about the purpose of the ACT. Can anybody explain when you would take it over the SAT and what it's specifically used …

Hey everyone! I'm trying to find some free online ACT practice exams to help me prepare for the test. Any recommendations for websites or resources that offer good practice tests and study materials?

Hi all! I'm getting ready to apply for college and really interested in Division 2 schools in Maryland. Can anyone recommend some good D2 schools in Maryland? And, if possible, could you share any exp …

Hey there, I'm currently a high school junior looking into Santa Fe College. Does anyone know the acceptance rate, and what factors they consider when reviewing applications? Like GPA, test scores, et …

Hey y'all! I'm currently a junior in high school, and I wanna pursue engineering when I go to college. Can anyone help me with a list of the top ten engineering universities in the USA? I'd also love …

Hey everyone, I've been hearing a lot about weighted and unweighted GPAs lately, and I'm kind of confused. I currently have a 4.0 weighted GPA, and I'm wondering if that's considered a good GPA for co …

Hey fellow applicants! Can someone help me out with the tuition cost for National University? Also, do they offer any scholarships or financial aid to help cover the expenses? Thanks!

I just took the PSAT recently, and I'm curious about how National Merit scores are calculated. Can anyone explain how my overall score, including this separate selection index I've heard about, is com …

Hey! I'm currently a sophomore and I want to get ahead in applying for scholarships. Are there any that I should apply to, or should I wait until later? Any guidance is appreciated, thanks!

Hi everyone! I've been dreaming of attending Berklee College of Music. Are any current or former students able to share their application experiences? What aspects of my application should I focus on …

Hey everyone! I'm trying to build up my resume and was looking for examples of awards and achievements that would look good on college applications. Do y'all have any suggestions of competitions or ac …

Hey guys, I'm a junior working on college prep. I'm wondering what SAT score range is typically considered competitive for the Ivy League schools? Would 1450 be considered too low, or is it worth givi …

Hi guys! I'm studying for the AP World History exam and I'm on the hunt for some free practice tests. If anyone could point me in the direction of some reliable and accurate resources, I'd really appr …

Hi everyone! Can someone break down the levels of science classes in high school for me? I'm trying to make sure I'm taking the right courses to prepare for college, but I'm not sure what to expect fr …