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Hey guys! I'm looking at applying to MIT next fall and was wondering if anyone knows the deadline for their application? Any advice on applying to MIT would also be awesome. Thanks in advance!
I've heard different opinions on this, so could anyone clarify when is it generally recommended to take the SAT and ACT tests? Should I try testing during junior year or wait until senior year? Thanks …
Hi everyone! I'm preparing for the SAT and I find myself struggling with the more difficult questions on the Math section. Does anyone have recommendations on how to approach these tough problems with …
Hey guys! I'm planning to take the SAT in November. Should I give myself more time to study, or is it enough time for a high school junior? Can anyone share their experience and timeline for preparing …
Hey everyone! So, I just took the SAT and I was wondering when the scores usually come out? Does it come out at a specific time on the release date, or does it vary? I'm a bit anxious to get my result …
Just curious, when do students typically take Algebra 2 in high school? Is it different depending on the level of the course, like honors or regular? Thanks for your help!
Hey peeps! I've heard that UT Austin has some pretty cool summer programs. Can anyone give me more info on them and their experiences? Thanks!
Hey everyone, I've heard that SAT scores are distributed on a bell curve, but I'm not exactly sure what that means. Can someone explain how the bell curve works and how it can impact my SAT score?
Hey guys, I just started working on my UC essays and was wondering if anyone could clarify the word count limit? Is it strictly 350 words per essay or can I go a bit over? Thanks in advance!
Hi all, I'm beginning to work on my college essays, and I'm wondering what the correct format or layout should be. Is there a specific guideline? Any dos or don'ts I should be aware of before starting …
Hello everyone! I'm interested in becoming a pharmacist but I'm not exactly sure what I should be majoring in when I go to college. Is there a specific major that is preferred for pharmacy school, or …
Howdy! I'm considering taking AP Gov next year and was wondering about the pass rate for this class. Can anyone share their experience with this AP class and the difficulty of the exam?
I just got my ACT results, and my score is 26. I'm really hoping for some scholarships based on my test score. Is it possible to get scholarships with a 26 ACT score? If so, what kind of opportunities …
Hi folks! I'm currently working on my USC application, and I'm a bit stuck on the supplemental essays. Could any current students or recent applicants share their successful supplemental essay example …
I'm really into engineering and wanted to get a head start by joining a pre-college engineering program. Do you guys have any recommendations on which ones are the best, preferably based on personal e …
Hi folks! I'm taking multiple AP exams this year and was curious about the exam lengths. How long is each test, and how much time do we get for breaks? Additionally, does anyone have any tips for stay …
Hey everyone, my school uses a 100-point scale for our GPA. I want to get an idea of how it converts to the 4.0 scale used by most colleges. Do you know a reliable online calculator or method I could …
Hey everyone! I'm working on writing my college application essays, and one of the prompts asks me to describe myself and who I am. Does anyone have any tips on how to tackle this topic? What are some …
Hi everyone, I'm about to choose my courses for next year and I can't decide whether I should take AP Calculus AB or BC. What are the main differences between them and how do colleges view their respe …
I'm just curious, I've heard everyone talk about a 4.0 GPA but I'm not really clear on what it means in college. Does it mean you've gotten straight As and if so, how difficult is it to maintain that? …