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Should I take the ACT with writing?

Hey everyone! My school is encouraging students to take the ACT with writing, but I'm not sure if it's necessary. Is the writing section important for college admissions, or is it optional? Need some …

2 years ago

Fun Facts About Grambling State University?

Hi everyone! Can y'all share some interesting or fun facts about Grambling State University? I'm curious to know more about the campus life and any unique features that make the school stand out. Than …

2 years ago

International Baccalaureate Exam Tips

IB students, I need your help! My exams are coming up and I'm feeling a little stressed. Does anyone have any advice or tips about how to prepare for the International Baccalaureate exams? Any help on …

2 years ago

University of Central Arkansas Music Program?

I'm looking into the music program at the University of Central Arkansas. Can anyone share their experiences or opinions on the program? Also, what kind of performance or networking opportunities are …

2 years ago

AP Program benefits?

Hey guys, a lot of my friends are recommending taking AP courses in high school, but I'm not really sure of the benefits. Can anyone help me understand what the AP Program entails and why it's useful …

2 years ago

Dartmouth Letters of Recommendation?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and starting to think about applying to Dartmouth. Can anyone tell me what the requirements are for letters of recommendation? Is there anything specific I should focus on t …

2 years ago

MIT Undergraduate Admissions Requirements?

I'm a high school junior and my dream school is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). What should I be doing in terms of academics, extracurriculars, and testing to give myself the best cha …

2 years ago

Exploring Every Type of Engineering: Finding a Fit?

Sup peeps, so I'm considering majoring in engineering when I get to college. However, there are so many types of engineering, and I don't know which one would be the best choice for me. How did you gu …

2 years ago

APWH DBQ Tips?

Any tips or strategies to tackle the AP World History DBQ? I'm kind of stressing about this part of the exam. Thank you in advance!

2 years ago

Curious about Jesuit institutions

Hey everyone, I've been hearing about Jesuit institutions while researching colleges. Can anyone explain what a Jesuit institution is and what makes it unique compared to other universities? Thanks!

2 years ago

Universities with high acceptance rates?

Hey everyone! I'm in the process of researching colleges and I'm looking for some options with significantly higher acceptance rates. What are some of the best universities that are less competitive b …

2 years ago

ASU Essay Requirements

Hi everyone, I'm considering applying to ASU and I just wanted to ask if they require an essay as part of their application process? And if yes, could you give me an idea of the essay prompt(s)?

2 years ago

Sociology at CSUSB?

Hi guys, I'm considering applying to CSUSB for a major in sociology and I wanted to get some insight from current or former students. How's the experience been for you, and what can I expect from the …

2 years ago

Does ACT round up scores?

Hey everyone, I'm a bit confused about how ACT scores are calculated. Do they round up the scores when compiling the composite score? Like, if I get a 25.5, would it round up to a 26?

2 years ago

UArk Psychology Degree Plan: What was your experience?

I'm considering UArk for its psychology program, but I'd like to hear about other students' experiences. If you've gone through the psychology degree plan at UArk, what did you think of the curriculum …

2 years ago

AP Psychology Scores and What They Represent

Hi! So, I know that AP scores range from 1 to 5, but I'm not sure how to interpret them for AP Psychology. What do these scores actually mean in terms of how well you did on the exam, and how competit …

2 years ago

Bowdoin College's biology program?

Hiya! I'm super interested in studying biology in college and I've heard that Bowdoin College has a good program. Anyone here know how strong their biology department is, and what sets it apart from o …

2 years ago

Can you combine SAT scores?

Hey guys, I wanted to know if it's possible to combine SAT scores from different test dates, like if I scored better in Math on one test date and better in Reading on another. Can colleges consider th …

2 years ago

Getting into Harvard University: what does it take?

Harvard is one of the top choices on my college list, and I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences or tips on what helped them get into Harvard or similar Ivy League schools. I'd really …

2 years ago

Top Public Colleges in the World

I'm beginning my college search and I want to focus on public universities. What are some of the best public colleges in the world? What makes them stand out?

2 years ago
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