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Hey all,

I got an 1170 SAT on the most recent test date(660 on English and 510 on Math), and I was wondering how to improve my math score? I struggle with some of the advanced math topics, and many of …

I’m very interested in the Psychology field. Everything about it fascinates me (Clinical and Neuropsychology to be precise).

The problem is... I’m not very keen about talking to people. It’s not one o …

I’m looking into buying this book because I want a significant increase in my ACT score.

Is the ACT Black Book worth it?

Im a high school Junior and wondered what I could do to get a head start in the application process? Is there anything I can do before I start my Senior year that will make things easier? And if it's …

My GPA is currently at a 2.65 (someone else counted it out for me) and my SAT is a 1040. Math is 440 and English 600.

I have graduated high school but I’m retaking some classes in order to get a higher …

To get into my dream school I need at least a 29 on the ACT. I got a 25 in both Math and English, a 24 in Reading, and a 22 in Science: making it an overall 24...

If you have any tips on how to improve …

I am in 10th grade as of now April 2021. I take the ACT in October 2021. I want to get at least a 24 on all subjects but am aiming for a 26 or higher.

I am interested in other peoples' ACT scores that they got this year? Answer my question with what score you got and what you were planning on getting!

I am a freshman graduating High School in 2024...But I already know what I want to major and minor in, as well as what schools offer my major and minor. When should I start the application process alo …

When is the best time to start the application process? I am currently a Junior but I want a jumpstart in applying... I am also looking to go to school in Fall 2022.

I moved to USA last year. I have a Bachelor's degree from Bangladesh. Do I need to evaluate my transcripts? What type evaluation do I need?

I am a sophomore in high school and have taken the PSAT 3 times. I have been in the 900’s with my highest being this year at a 960.

I really want to be able to compete with other students at ivy leagu …

I am currently in my junior year of high school and I am really trying to get into an ivy league, specifically Yale. My GPA is a 4.0 (unweighted) and I partake in a multitude of extracurriculars; over …

Hello! I am currently a sophomore in high school and interested in getting into Stanford University. I'm planning on taking biology and or chemistry so that I can become a cardiovascular surgeon. I ha …

Calculating my admission chances solicits me the number of AP/IB classes, honors classes, and college courses but in my case, in Mexico, we don't have these course types e.i. AP, IB, honors, etc.

I tri …

Hello! So I've been hearing about a "four-year plan" and how freshmen have planned out the classes and extracurriculars they need to get into the college I want. The thing is, I don't know what colleg …

I have a 4.0 unweighted GPA and took honors, dual enrollment, and AP classes for my freshman and sophomore years. However, for my junior (current year) and senior years, I decided to enroll as a full- …

Hello guys I am nervous about my GPA. I am in my 1 semester of chem Ap. I got a 79. For the rest of my classes I got straight A's. If I pull this up in to a B in the second(last semester) will that he …

Some highly selective summer programs require an essay similar to the common app. Example:Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school …

If you have any tips, please let me know! Thank you!