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Hey everyone, I just got my ACT score back and I got a 29 composite. Is this a decent score for most colleges? Should I keep aiming for higher, or will this get me into some solid schools? Thanks for …
Hey everyone! Quick question: Can I use a calculator on the AP Government exam? If yes, any recommendations for specific calculator models? Thanks!
Hey people! I'm currently preparing for the SAT and my weakest section is math. Can you recommend some of the best math SAT prep books that'd help me improve my score? I'd really appreciate your sugge …
Hi everyone! Recently, I came across the term 'test-blind' in college admissions and am a little confused. Can someone explain to me what a test-blind policy is and how it differs from test-optional? …
Hey everyone, I've heard that there are different AP Scholar Awards given by the College Board. Can someone explain the different types of awards and their requirements? Thanks!
Hey there! I'm taking a few AP classes next year and was wondering if there's a reading list or any recommended books for them. Would love to get a head start this summer!
Hey guys, quick question: does Carnegie Mellon track demonstrated interest in their application evaluation process? I'm trying to make a game plan on how to approach applying to CMU. Thanks in advance …
Hi everyone! Does anyone happen to know the current acceptance rate for Bowdoin College? Any info would be much appreciated, thank you!
Hey everyone, I'm in need of some creative suggestions for an interesting topic for an argumentative essay. It would be great if you could recommend something that's related to the college admissions …
Hello! I'm interested in applying to Barnard College and would love to hear from current or former students about their experiences with the admissions process. Any tips or suggestions would be greatl …
Hey guys, I'm curious about how much of an impact legacy status has during the college admissions process. If my parent or sibling attended a particular school, how much would that give me an advantag …
Hey everyone! I'm really interested in Purdue University, but I'm not sure what GPA they usually look for in applicants. Can anyone share some insight? Thanks!
Hey everyone! I'm planning on applying to the University of Michigan and was wondering if they superscore ACT scores? I took it multiple times and would love to know if they'll look at my highest indi …
Hey guys, my science teacher just told us we need to come up with research topics for a project in 2023. What kind of research topics would be suitable and interesting for a high school student to exp …
Hey guys! I'm an international student exploring US colleges, and UT Austin caught my eye. Does anybody know what the acceptance rate for international students is like? I'd appreciate any info you ca …
Hi, I'm thinking about majoring in Art History and I'm currently researching colleges. Which schools have strong art history programs, and what factors should I consider when choosing a college for th …
Hey everyone! I'm seriously considering attending a CUNY school for college. Does anyone know the rankings for CUNY schools or can point me towards some resources to check out?
As I start looking into the Ivy League universities, I'm curious to know more about the academic and extracurricular experiences they provide. How do these institutions promote innovation or collabora …
I've been struggling with my college applications lately, and I'm thinking about getting a college counselor in Dallas. Does anyone have any recommendations or experiences to share?
Hey everyone, I'm really interested in applying to Georgetown but I'm not sure of the current acceptance rate. Can anyone give me an updated acceptance rate for GU? Thanks!