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University District Las Vegas safety?

I've been looking into attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and I'm curious about the safety in the University District area. Is it generally considered a safe place to live and study?

2 years ago

Why is the SAT so difficult?

Kind of a rant but... why is the SAT so freaking hard? I feel like I'm constantly struggling with it. Does anyone know why the SAT is just so difficult, and how I can improve my score? I've already tr …

2 years ago

BCU Location

I recently heard about BCU (Bethune-Cookman University) but don't know much about its location. Can anyone help me out and tell me where BCU is situated?

2 years ago

SAT Score Estimator: Do they actually work?

Has anyone tried any of those SAT score estimator tools? Are they accurate? I'm just trying to get an idea of what score range I might end up in, but I'm not sure if I should trust these online estima …

2 years ago

Difference between College Board and ACT Practice Tests?

Hey, so I'm going to be taking both the SAT and ACT pretty soon. Are the College Board practice tests pretty accurate for getting a feel for the actual SAT, and how do they compare to the ACT practice …

2 years ago

Stanford admissions: do they admit by major?

Hey guys, does anyone happen to know if Stanford admits students by major? I'm really passionate about my intended major and I'm curious about whether that might affect my chances. Thanks so much!

2 years ago

CSU Monterey Bay Admissions Advice?

Hey everyone, I'm starting to think about where I want to apply for college and California State University Monterey Bay is one of my top choices. Any advice on the admissions process or things I shou …

2 years ago

U of Connecticut financial aid?

Hello! I'm a high school junior, and I'm really getting into the college admission process. I'm interested in the University of Connecticut. Can anyone provide information on their financial aid packa …

2 years ago

How to achieve a perfect ACT score?

Hey everyone! I've been studying for the ACT and I want to aim for a perfect score. Can anyone share some tips or strategies on how to reach that goal? Any advice would be super helpful! Thanks!

2 years ago

Where is West Texas A&M located?

Hey everyone, I'm looking into colleges and I came across West Texas A&M. Can anyone tell me where it's located? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Searching for Ohio State University Location

I'm beginning my college search and am curious about Ohio State University. Can someone provide me with the town or city it's located in and a little bit about the campus and surrounding area?

2 years ago

Is Early Decision Binding?

I'm trying to decide if applying Early Decision is a good idea for me. Can someone please tell me if it is binding or not? Thanks!

2 years ago

Let's talk about college majors: What are the different options?

Hi everyone! As I start looking into colleges, I'm trying to figure out what major I want to study. Can you all share some info on the various majors available in college? Also, what factors should I …

2 years ago

What's the SAT range for Boston College?

Hey everyone, I'm wondering about the typical SAT range for accepted students at Boston College. What kind of scores should I aim for to have a good shot at getting in?

2 years ago

Binghamton University SAT Requirements

Hey guys, I'm interested in applying to Binghamton University and I'm curious about their SAT score requirements. Does anyone know their average SAT score ranges, or if going test-optional is a better …

2 years ago

BYU-Hawaii Acceptance Rate?

So I've been looking into applying to BYU-Hawaii, and I was wondering if anyone knew about their acceptance rate? Is it a tough school to get into? Any info could really help me out. Thanks!

2 years ago

Common essay formats for college applications

Hi, everyone! I am starting to work on my college application essays and was wondering what the common essay formats are. Any ideas about the formatting of headers, font size, and spacing?

2 years ago

Improving SAT Reading skills—Tips?

Hey there! I'm having a hard time with SAT Reading passages. What are some techniques or strategies you've used to ace this section? Thanks for your help!

2 years ago

Average SAT Score for Texas A&M

Howdy, folks! I'm looking into Texas A&M as a potential college choice. What's the average SAT score for students who get accepted there? Any info would be much appreciated!

2 years ago

Exploring pre-med and becoming a doctor

Hi there, so I know I want to pursue a career as a doctor, but I'm unsure about the best path to take in college. What are the key factors I should consider when choosing a major and a college with a …

2 years ago
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