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Understanding school-specific fee waivers

I know college application fees can be a burden for some, and I've heard about fee waivers. Can anyone explain what a school-specific fee waiver is and how can I check if I'm eligible for one?

2 years ago

What's an ideal SAT score to aim for?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and planning to take the SAT soon. I was wondering, what's considered a good SAT score that would be competitive for college admissions? Are there certain ben …

2 years ago

What's considered as the 95th percentile for ACT scores?

Hey guys! I want to aim for the 95th percentile on my upcoming ACT test. Can someone tell me the score range or cutoff for this percentile, please? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

University of Iowa acceptance rate - help!

Hi all, I'm super stressed about applying to colleges. Does anyone know the acceptance rate at University of Iowa so I can realistically assess my chances?

2 years ago

AP Chem percent required for a 5?

What percentage of correct answers do I need on the AP Chem exam to get a 5? I'm aiming for that sweet 5, but I'm not sure how lenient the scoring is. Any insight would be super helpful!

2 years ago

What's covered on the SAT Math?

I'm a high school junior prepping for the SAT. Can someone provide a solid rundown on what topics and skills are covered in the SAT Math section? I'd like to know what I should focus on while studying …

2 years ago

AP Bio Exam - What to Expect?

Hey everyone! So I'll be taking the AP Bio exam in a few months and I'm starting to get a bit anxious about what to expect. How did you guys prepare? Were there any surprises on the test when you took …

2 years ago

Can anyone take the SAT, or are there any restrictions?

Hey guys! I'm planning on taking the SAT this year, but I'm not sure about who's allowed to take it. Are there any specific restrictions or eligibility requirements, or is it open for everyone? Thanks …

2 years ago

31 on the ACT - Is it good enough?

Hey everyone, I recently got a 31 on the ACT and I'm wondering if that's a competitive score for applying to top colleges. Should I try to improve my score before submitting my applications?

2 years ago

AP Chinese Pass Rate?

Hey everyone, I'm considering taking AP Chinese next year and I'm wondering about its pass rate. Have you heard anything about how difficult it is to score a 3, 4, or 5? Thanks in advance for any inpu …

2 years ago

June ACT test date availability?

Hey everyone, I've heard that the ACT has a test date in June, but I can't find any concrete info. Can anyone confirm if this is true and when's the registration deadline?

2 years ago

What do colleges focus on the most during admissions?

Hey everyone, I'm starting to think about college applications, and I'm curious about what aspects of my application colleges care about the most. Is it GPA, ECs, essays, or something else entirely? T …

2 years ago

What are the average SAT scores for UC Berkeley?

Hey guys! I'm a junior looking at UC Berkeley as one of my dream schools. Does anyone have information on the average SAT scores of admitted students? Trying to figure out where I stand and what I sho …

2 years ago

Understanding my 1430 SAT score percentile

Hey, I just got my SAT scores back and I got a 1430. I'm trying to understand where my score falls in terms of percentiles. Can anyone help me figure out what percentile my 1430 SAT score puts me in? …

2 years ago

1300 SAT score - good or bad?

I recently took the SAT and scored a 1300. I'm not sure if that's considered good or bad. Can anyone give me some advice on whether this score is strong enough for college applications and whether I s …

2 years ago

What's the lowest SAT score you can get?

Hello! Nervous about my upcoming SAT here, and I was wondering what's the lowest possible score one can get on the SAT? Just trying to wrap my head around the scoring system and calm my nerves. Thanks …

2 years ago

AP World exam pass rate?

Hey guys, I'm taking AP World this year and I'm a little nervous about the exam. Does anyone know the overall pass rate for the AP World exam? Just trying to gauge how challenging it might be. Thanks!

2 years ago

How can I access my AP scores earlier than the official release date?

I'm super anxious about my AP test scores and I've heard that there are ways to view them earlier than the official date. Do any of you guys know how to do this? Is it even possible?

2 years ago

AP World grading scale?

Hey everyone, I'm wondering how the AP World exam is scored. Like, what's the grading scale and how many points do I need to pass or score a 5? I'm trying to set some goals for my studying. Thank you!

2 years ago

How is the ACT Science section timed?

Hi guys, I'm starting my ACT prep, and I wanted to know more about the timing for the Science section. How many minutes do I get per question, and are there any recommended strategies to manage time e …

2 years ago
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