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Calculating SAT scores?

Hello everyone! I took the SAT recently and I was wondering if anyone knows how to figure out my total score from the section scores? Also, any advice on improving specific section scores would be rea …

2 years ago

What does a 4.7 weighted GPA mean for my college prospects?

Just found out that my weighted GPA is 4.7. I'm curious what this might mean for my college admissions prospects. Can anyone provide some insight on how a 4.7 weighted GPA stacks up in the application …

2 years ago

SAT to ACT Score Comparison?

Hey everyone! I'm considering taking both the SAT and ACT and I was wondering how to compare my SAT score to an ACT score. Is there a conversion chart or some sort of method to equate the scores?

2 years ago

Can a school have multiple valedictorians?

Has anyone ever seen a school with more than one valedictorian? I'm just curious since everyone's so competitive these days.

2 years ago

Juilliard acceptance process?

Hey everyone! I'm super passionate about the arts and am considering applying to Juilliard. What can you guys tell me about the acceptance process and how difficult it is to get in?

2 years ago

Converting SAT scores to ACT

Hey guys! I'm a little confused about the whole SAT to ACT conversion. Can someone explain how it works, or recommend any reliable conversion charts or tools that I can use?

2 years ago

How long does it usually take for ACT scores to come out?

Hey there! I recently took the ACT and I'm a little bit anxious about my scores. Does anyone know how long it typically takes for the scores to be released after the test date? I appreciate any info y …

2 years ago

What's the acceptance rate for Johns Hopkins University?

Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to Johns Hopkins University and I'm curious about their acceptance rate. Does anyone know how competitive their admissions process is? Thanks for any info!

2 years ago

Challenging PSAT questions—Anyone got tips?

I'm looking for some advice on how to approach tricky PSAT questions, especially for the math and critical reading sections. Any helpful strategies or ways to stay calm when encountering tough questio …

2 years ago

World History DBQ Questions—Tips?

Hey y'all! So I've got a DBQ assignment coming up for my world history class and I'm feeling kinda overwhelmed. Anyone got any tips on how to approach and tackle these world history DBQ questions? Tha …

2 years ago

UC Berkeley GPA Range

Hey everyone, UC Berkeley is my dream school, and I'm super anxious about my chances of getting in. Can anyone tell me about the average GPA range for admitted students? I want to make sure that I'm o …

2 years ago

CU ACT requirements?

Hello everyone! I've been researching the University of Colorado (CU) as a potential college choice. However, I'm having difficulty finding the exact ACT requirements for admission. Can anyone guide m …

2 years ago

John Brown University acceptance rate?

Hey y'all! I'm interested in applying to John Brown University and wanted to get an idea of their acceptance rate. Can anyone help me out with this info? Thanks so much!

2 years ago

What's the SAT, exactly?

Hi there! I'm curious about the SAT and its role in college admissions. Can somebody please explain what the SAT is, and how important it is for the admission process? Thank you!

2 years ago

UChicago SAT requirements?

Hey, can someone fill me in on the SAT requirements for the University of Chicago? My SAT score is 1470 and I've been wondering how competitive it is. Do they weigh test scores heavily during the admi …

2 years ago

UMD's average SAT score?

Hi friends! I'm a high school junior, and I'm strongly considering applying to the University of Maryland. What is the average SAT score for students accepted to UMD? Thank you!

2 years ago

What's a Perfect AP Score?

I've been taking a few AP classes and I'm wondering—what is considered a perfect AP score, and how rare is it for students to achieve that? I'd appreciate any info you can give me!

2 years ago

What are the typical ACT scores for DePaul?

Hey everyone, could someone share the range of ACT scores for admitted students at DePaul University? I'd like to know if my score is competitive enough for their admissions.

2 years ago

Need help with UC Prompt 4?

Hey, fellow applicants! I'm currently working on my UC application and struggling with prompt 4. Any tips or advice on how to approach it and write a compelling essay? Your suggestions would be highly …

2 years ago

Carnegie Mellon University ACT Scores

Hey everyone, I'm applying to Carnegie Mellon University and was curious about their typical ACT score range for admitted students. Can anyone provide some info on that or share their own experiences? …

2 years ago
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