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Just finished taking my AP exams. I heard that the scores will be released sometime in July, but does anyone know what time they will become available?

Hey community, I took the SAT recently. I've heard a lot of different answers—so can someone please clear up what time the SAT scores usually come out?

I'm curious about the National Merit Scholarship. What is the qualifying score for it? Are there any other criteria for this scholarship other than the PSAT score?

Hey, rising senior here. I've been thinking about the college process and I was wondering if all colleges require an SAT score to be admitted? Do schools differ in their testing requirements?

Hey everyone. I'm kind of nervous about my GPA and I'm wondering what is typically considered a 'low' GPA in the college admissions world? Thanks in advance for the help!

Anyone who knows the recent facts? What's Clemson's acceptance rate? Wanted to know as it's one of the schools I'm considering.

Hey, I'm a high school rising junior, and USC is one of my dream schools. I'm trying to gather as much information as possible to prepare. Can somebody tell me what GPA is required when applying to US …

Hi all, I'm really interested in applying to Ohio State, and I've been working hard to maintain my GPA. Can anyone tell me the kind of GPA they usually look for during the admissions process?

I'm a junior trying to figure out the lay of the land for college applications. Anyone has an idea on what GPA you'd ideally need to make it to Harvard? I've set some high aspirations for myself and I …

Hey everyone, I'm kinda confused about the different levels of math in high school and which ones are best for college admissions. Does anyone have any insights or advice on how to navigate this?

What's up everyone? I'm planning my senior year schedule and want to know, what are the hardest AP tests out there? I want to challenge myself, but I also need to keep my GPA up for college apps. All …

Hi everyone! Has anyone gone through the admission process for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock? I'm curious because it's one of the colleges I'm considering and I'd appreciate any info on th …

Hey, guys! I'm stressing about my SAT score, and I'm considering applying to the University of Arizona. Do you know if they need SAT scores, or have they gone test-optional? Thanks in advance!

Hello! So, I'm really interested in applying to the University of Alaska Anchorage but I'm kinda anxious about their SAT requirements. Does anybody here know what their benchmarks are?

I've been researching the UC schools and I'm a bit overwhelmed by how many there are. How are they ranked compared to each other? Like, is UC Berkeley significantly better than UC Santa Barbara, etc? …

Hey y'all, I'm pretty set on studying criminal justice, but I'm having trouble finding the right school. Could anyone provide any suggestions for universities that have a strong criminal justice progr …

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I won't be able to take my SAT. Is there any way I can get a refund? If yes, how do I go about it? Thanks in advance.

Hey folks, as I'm applying to colleges, I've been involving myself quite a bit with financial aid. I'm looking at Xavier University as a solid contender, and I've heard they have good financial aid pa …

This might be broad, but what are some of the world's best art schools? I want to pursue art at a high level, and I'm willing to go anywhere for the right program. Suggestions?

Hey everyone, I've been considering WKU for a while now. Does anyone here know what the typical GPA requirements are for admission? Are there different standards for in-state vs. out of state applican …