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I've heard stories about students cheating on the SAT exams, and it makes me a little worried. How does the College Board deal with these situations? What are the consequences for those caught cheatin …

Hey guys! So, I'm a bit stressed about taking the SAT. I want to know if there's a specific limit on how many times I can take the test? If so, how many attempts would you recommend for a good score? …

Hi all! I'm really interested in Purdue's computer science program. Can anyone provide information on the recent acceptance rates for the CS program? What do they typically look for in applicants?

Hey everyone! I've taken the SAT multiple times, and I'm considering applying to Northeastern. Do they superscore the SAT? I really want to put my best scores forward. Thanks in advance for the help!

Hi all, I'm a bit confused about the traditional GPA scale. Can someone please explain how it works and how it compares to other GPA scales, like the weighted scale? Thanks!

Hey guys, I'm a little stressed about the upcoming IB Psychology Paper 1 exam. Can someone share their study tips and the best resources to use? How do I tackle the different sections effectively?

I was just wondering how West Point compares to the Ivy League schools in terms of reputation and academics. Is it considered to be on the same level as those prestigious schools? Any input would be a …

I'm getting started on my college applications and I'm kind of confused about how the Common App recommender system works. How do I actually invite my teachers to write a recommendation for me? And ca …

I recently got an offer to join NJIT's Honors College. I'm trying to decide if it's worth attending and if there are any significant benefits? Anyone familiar with the program?

Hey everyone, I've been interested in gender studies for a while now and I'm wondering if it's a major I can pursue in college? Has anyone here taken gender studies as a major, and if so, can you tell …

Hey guys, I just read somewhere that Mark Zuckerberg had a pretty high SAT score. Does anyone know what his actual score was? Just curious!

Hi everyone! I'm a little stressed about applying to college and am wondering if Ivy League schools offer scholarships, either merit or need-based? Can anyone share their experience or knowledge about …

Hey all, I'm working on my UC application essays and I'm not exactly sure about the word count limits. What's the maximum word count for the Personal Insight Questions? Is it the same for all UC campu …

Hey everyone, I’ve got some great extracurriculars planned for college and I'm considering applying to Harvard. Thing is, they involve taking advantage of resources at both Harvard and MIT. Are there …

Hello! Recently, I took the PSAT and I'm curious about how my score might translate to the SAT later on. Can anyone help me understand the conversion of PSAT scores to SAT scores by section (Math, EBR …

I'm trying to better understand how my percentage grades convert to a GPA on a 4.0 scale. Can anyone point me towards a reliable GPA conversion chart?

Hey, I'm working on my Extended Essay (EE) for IB and I'm a little confused about how the grade boundaries work. Does anyone have experience with EEs and can help me understand the grading system? Wha …

I'm planning on applying for Early Decision at Syracuse University, but I can't find the deadline anywhere. Can someone here please share the accurate ED deadline for Syracuse?

Hey everyone! I was just curious, does anyone know approximately how many students get invited to join the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) each year? I'm trying to figure out how excl …

Hello! I'm really into inventing new products and coming up with innovative ideas. Are there any well-known product competitions that a high school student like me can participate in? I'd love to put …