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Just curious, I've worked really hard to get a 98 GPA at my school, and I'm not sure how that equates on the 4.0 scale for colleges. Does anyone know if this puts me in a good position when applying t …

I recently received my PSAT score and it's an 1150. I'm a bit stressed, trying to gauge what this might mean for the SAT. Anyone has a conversion chart or something?

Hey folks, I've been prepping for the SAT and I wanna make sure I have everything I need. What are some must-bring items for the test day? Also, are there specific things I should avoid bringing?

I got a 1220 on my PSAT and I'm aiming for some of the more selective colleges. Is this a score that'll help me stand out, or do I need to bump up my SAT prep?

Hey folks, I need a bit of help figuring out how to convert my current GPA, which is on a 6.0 scale, to the 4.0 scale that most colleges seem to ask for. Has anyone done this before, and could you exp …

I’m doing alright in my ACT prep, but the writing section has me worried. Could someone who’s done well in this part share what an average or good score looks like?

Hey folks, I'm a high school junior who’s super into marching band and plays trumpet. I've heard that some HBCUs have incredible band programs, and I'm thinking about where to apply. Could anyone enl …

Trying not to freak out, but it's getting real! With a 3.2 GPA, what colleges should I be looking at? Are there particular schools known for giving students with my GPA range a chance?

I came across the term 'interdisciplinary studies' while looking at college majors, and I’m kind of intrigued. Could someone explain what it really involves and maybe share if it's worth pursuing?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and starting to feel the pressure of choosing a major for college applications. How did y'all go about picking the right major? Were there any resources or experiences that …

For anyone who's taken AP Physics, can you break down the differences among Physics 1, 2, and C for me? I love physics but need to choose wisely for my schedule next year.

Could use some help here! For those who crushed the ACT, what’s a 'great' score and how did you prep to achieve it? I'm aiming high but feeling a bit overwhelmed with where to start.

Yo, can someone break down the whole class rank thing for me? Why is class rank important and how does it affect high school life or college admissions? I've heard mixed things and wanna get the real …

Hi peeps, junior year's got me looking into majors and I'm leaning towards athletic training. I’m curious about how HBCU programs stack up. Anyone here in an athletic training program at an HBCU? What …

I'm trying to figure out my GPA and how it stacks up. How exactly do you calculate the weighted vs. unweighted GPA, and which one do colleges care about more?

Got my PSAT score back and it's a 1290. How well can this predict my actual SAT score? Should I be pushing for a higher score or is this a stable starting point? Kinda stressed about starting the whol …

I'm super passionate about becoming a doctor, and I value the experience an HBCU could give me. Does anyone have insights into which HBCUs have the best pre-med programs?

Research opportunities and med …

I just got my ACT scores back, and I hit a 30. Pretty stoked, but I'm also trying to figure out what this means for scholarships. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find scholarships that s …

I just got my cumulative GPA, and it's a 3.5 weighted. So here's my question: when colleges see a weighted GPA, do they take the difficulty of courses into account, or will they recalculate it to suit …

I'm pretty good at soccer and I'm hoping to play in college, but I'm not sure about the distinctions between NCAA Divisions I and II. Could someone explain the differences, mainly regarding commitment …