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Hey guys, I'm trying to put together my college list and I'm considering Colgate University. One thing I can't figure out is how well-ranked it is compared to other schools. Does anyone know where it …

Hey all, I'm trying to make a preliminary college list and I'm torn between Penn and Princeton. I love both, but I don't know how to decide. Can anyone who got into either (or both!) give me some insi …

Hey fellow students, I've been struggling a bit to map my 2.9 GPA to a letter grade. I'm nervous about how it might look to colleges. Have any of you figured this out, or have advice about how college …

Hi, so Grambling State University caught my attention. However, I'm unsure about its location—can anyone fill me in on that? Are there any noteworthy aspects about the area? Appreciate any inputs!

Hey guys, I'm planning on applying to Louisiana State University for next year. Anyone know what ACT score they typically require for admission? I couldn't find a straight answer online and it'd be re …

Hope everyone's doing well. I've been considering joining the military after I graduate from high school. The idea of serving my country appeals to me but I'm also wondering about the other benefits. …

Hey y'all, I'm trying to compile a list of potential colleges and costs, and Elon University caught my eye. Does anyone know what the average tuition cost is for an undergrad at Elon? I'm probably gon …

Hi, I'm applying to Tarleton State University for fall next year but I'm a bit unsure about their criteria. Does anyone know how they usually evaluate applications or maybe what they look for in a pot …

I'm working on my college essays right now and one of the prompts is asking for a synthesis essay. Any tips on how to approach this or any amazing resources to guide me through? Thanks!

Hey everyone! I've been looking into SUNY schools for college. Can anyone share experiences, pros, cons, or any valuable insights about SUNY colleges in New York? I'm interested in maybe something in …

The Reading section of the ACT has been giving me a hard time lately. Any strategies or tips to improve it? How can I practice more effectively? Cheers.

First off, hope everyone is doing well with their application process, it's so stressful, isn’t it? Anyway, I am working on an assignment that asks to argue whether or not college athletes should be p …

Hey everyone! I've been planning to take a few AP classes online due to schedule clashes. Anyone here has experience with online AP classes? Any recommendations on where I can take some good, structur …

Hi everyone! I'm currently in my AP Lang class and I understand how important mastering the vocabulary can be. So, does anyone have any useful resources for learning or any lists of essential AP Lang …

Hey guys, so I'm really interested in applying to Georgetown next year, but I'm a bit anxious about my SAT score. Is there a particular score range that seems typical for accepted students? Just tryna …

Hey guys! I will be taking my AP History Exam in the spring and I'm not sure where to start with my revision. Does anyone have any tips on how to study for it or any resources that helped you the most …

Hey folks, I'm planning on taking a few AP classes next year and I've heard that you can earn college credits with them. Can someone explain how this works? Which AP scores do most colleges accept for …

Hi everyone! I'm having a little trouble understanding how the AP class grading scale works. Does anyone know what percentage you need to get a 5 on most AP exams? Also, I've heard that some schools a …

Hi guys! I'm taking AP Chem next year and I'm slightly stressed about its exam format. Can someone explain what sections it has, how many questions, and the time allotted for each? Thanks in advance!

I came across this program called RSI (Research Science Institute) and I'm really interested! Anyone on here got any experience with it they'd like to share? Like, what does the application process in …