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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?
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 …
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!
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?
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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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?
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 …
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?
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 …
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 …
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? …
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 …
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 …
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!
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?
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!
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 …