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Hi everyone, I'm currently a high school junior and I've been hearing about the PSAT. I know it's a practice SAT, but what's the main purpose of taking it? Does it have any significance in the college …
Hi everyone! FSU is one of my top choice schools and I want to know what ACT score I should be aiming for to increase my chances of getting accepted. Can anyone give me some advice or share their pers …
Hi everyone, just took the ACT and I'm getting quite anxious about receiving my scores. Does anyone know when the results are typically released after taking the test? Is there a general timeline or d …
Hey everyone! I've been hearing a lot about the UC schools and their great reputations. Can someone provide me with an overview of the UC university system and maybe point out some key differences bet …
Hey everyone! I'm taking AP Calc AB next year, and I'm trying to plan ahead, since I know I'll be busy next year. Do you guys have any recommendations for free online practice tests that have good, ch …
I have a quick question about GPA conversions. My average right now is 76, but I'm not sure what that translates to in terms of a 4.0 scale GPA. Can someone help me out with this? Thanks a lot!
Hi, I'm looking at UAB as one of my potential college options, but I'm not sure what a strong ACT score would be for them. Does anyone know or have any information on this? Thanks!
I'm a high school junior and starting to think about my college major. I'm not quite certain about what I want to study yet. Is there a list of university majors that I can explore? How do people usua …
Hey fellow high schoolers! I'm researching college admissions, and I was wondering what the standardized test requirements are for the University of Washington? Are they test-optional? Thanks for the …
Hello everyone, I'm aiming for Yale and I'd like to know the range of ACT scores that students usually have when they get accepted. How high should I aim? Any advice would be appreciated!
Hey there! I'm prepping for my ACT and wondering how much time is allotted for the Science section. Also, any tips on how to manage time effectively during this section would be amazing. Thanks in adv …
Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior in high school and I have a 3.3 weighted GPA. I'm feeling a little bit stressed because I'm not sure if this GPA is competitive enough for the colleges I want to a …
I recently got a 5 on the AP Chemistry exam, which I'm really proud of. Do colleges view a 5 on AP Chem as an impressive achievement? How much do AP scores factor into the admissions process overall?
Hi everyone! I'm super interested in pursuing engineering as my major, but I'm unsure of which schools have strong engineering programs. Any recommendations on what schools I should look into?
I took the SAT recently and scored a 900. I want to explore taking the ACT instead, but I'm not sure how my SAT score would convert to that. Can someone help me understand the conversion between SAT a …
Hey all! Just starting my college application process, and I'm wondering which colleges and universities accept the Common App? Are there any lists or resources out there I can check out? Thanks!
Hey everyone, I was just wondering what the lowest possible SAT score is? I'm kinda stressing about my upcoming test and want to know the range of scores. Thanks!
Hey guys, I'm a high school junior who's really into visual arts as an extracurricular. I'm looking for scholarships related to visual arts to help with college expenses. Do you have any suggestions? …
Hey guys! I'm really interested in attending Xavier University of Louisiana and I was wondering if any of you know what the acceptance rate is like? Would love to get a general idea of how competitive …
I've decided to start preparing for the ACT, and I wanted to know your recommendations on the best ACT prep books to use. Preferably ones that have helped you improve your score. Thank you!