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I'm considering going to a community college before transferring to a 4-year university. Is it true that all community colleges have a 100% acceptance rate? Is it easy to get in?

Hi guys, I'm currently deciding between taking IB and AP courses at my school. Can anyone provide some insight on the differences between the two? I'd like to know which one is more respected by colle …

Hey everyone, I'm a little bit stressed about this. If I apply to a college and get rejected, am I allowed to apply to the same college again in the future (like after a gap year, or as a transfer stu …

Okay, so I'm applying to Harvard (fingers crossed!) and I need to know when their application is due. Can any of you guys help me with this? Thanks in advance!

I'm planning on taking the December SAT next year but can't seem to find the deadline for registration. Does anybody know when it usually is? I want to make sure I don't miss it!

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and really interested in Arizona State University (ASU). Can anyone tell me what types of engineering majors they offer? Just want to get an idea of what to expect if I deci …

Hi there, I just got my ACT scores back and I'm not super happy with the results. Is it possible to retake the exam to improve my score, and if so, how many times can I retake it? Thanks in advance!

I'm currently a junior and I've been debating whether or not to focus on my basketball career in college. Can anyone give me a list of some D1 basketball schools that I should be targeting in my colle …

Hey everyone! I currently have a 3.42 GPA and I'm a bit stressed about how competitive I'll be in the college admissions process. How would a 3.42 GPA stack up against other applicants and should I co …

Hey guys, I'm kinda confused about how long the SAT test itself lasts - could anyone shed some light on the duration of the SAT test and how to manage time during the test?

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard the term 'defer application' being thrown around a lot when talking about college applications and admissions. Can someone help explain what it means?

Hey there! Quick question - what's the maximum possible score on the PSAT? I know the SAT has a max of 1600, but I'm unsure if the PSAT has a different scoring scale. Also, what's considered a 'good' …

Hey all, I'm currently studying for the AP Chemistry exam, and I wanted to know if you guys had any recommendations for resources with good multiple choice practice questions. Any advice would be help …

Hi, friends! I applied to Duke University Regular Decision and I've been anxiously waiting for results. Can anyone tell me when they usually release their RD decisions?

Hi there! I'm planning to take the PSAT this year, and I'm curious if anyone has any insight on what the curve might look like. I know it changes every year, but I'm wondering if the curve has been tr …

Hey all, I'm trying to plan my test-taking schedule for the fall. Is there a reliable source where I can find information on upcoming SAT test dates? Thanks!

I’m still in high school, but I'm curious about college grades. How bad would it be if I got a few B's in my college classes? Do they impact things like getting internships, jobs, or grad school appli …

Hey y'all, I'm looking for schools with high acceptance rates for my college list. Maybe some safety schools too. Can you recommend any? Thanks a bunch!

Hey guys! I'm new to college admissions, and I'm wondering what the ACT test is used for. How do colleges view it, and is it mandatory for all college applications? Any insights would be helpful!

I know the SAT is important for college admissions, but can you actually 'fail' it? Like is there a minimum score that's considered passing? I'm getting a bit stressed about it, and any info would be …