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Hey guys, just wondering, as I'm in my junior year, does anyone know what the typical required GPA for Georgia Tech is? Would love some insight. Thanks!

Just took the PSAT 8/9 and I'm waiting for my scores. What's considered good? Should I start prepping for the actual SAT now?

So my teacher mentioned something about the PSAT 8/9 and I didn't quite catch everything. How is the scoring different from the regular PSAT? Is it graded out of the same number of points?

I'm debating applying to Princeton University but I'm a little nervous about the size. Is it too overwhelming or does it have that tight-knit community feeling?

Hello there! This might sound like a silly question, but where can I find my high school transcripts? I know I'm gonna need them for my college apps, but I have no idea where to start.

Hey y'all, anyone here got experience with the preACT test? Does it function like a predictor of your ACT score? How serious should I be taking it?

I'm a bit confused about pre-advanced placement classes. Can someone please explain to me what it symbolizes and how is it different from regular AP classes? Thanks.

I've been eyeing UNC recently and was wondering what ACT scores they typically look for in an applicant. Can someone share the average ACT scores for accepted students?

Hey guys, I'm seriously considering applying to the University of Miami. Just wondering if anyone has any idea what they look for in applicants apart from GPA? Like extracurriculars, community service …

Hello friends! Slightly stressed, kinda curious junior here -- does anyone know about the acceptance rate at UMaine Orono? Trying to figure out my realistic odds of getting in. Any help would be great …

Been hearing about the AP Scholar awards and just found out there's something called an 'AP Scholar with Honor'. What does this mean and what do I need to do to get this award? Is it about the number …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior who's been studying for the ACT. I heard that the scores are curved, but I'm not entirely sure how this works. Can anyone help clarify this for me? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! Just a quick question - where do we take the SAT test? Like, is it at our school, or somewhere else? Can we choose the location? Thanks for any insights or info!

Hey guys, I'm really into my art classes and I've been thinking about pursuing a degree in Fine Arts. I've been trying to research top art colleges, but there seems to be a lot of differing opinions. …

Hey guys, I'm planning on applying to Cal Poly in the future and just curious about what kind of test scores (ACT, SAT, etc.) they're looking for. Anyone who's gone through the process and can provide …

Hey guys, Northwestern is one of my dream schools and I'm doing my best to prepare for the SAT. Does anyone know what's the typical SAT score range Northwestern looks for? Exactly how high should I ai …

Hey guys, so I scored a 15 on my ACT and I'm honestly feeling a little stressed about its implications. Realistically, how will this affect my chances of getting into a decent college? What should be …

Hey guys, I've recently been looking into the City University of New York system aka the CUNYs. Anyone here have any knowledge about the different CUNY schools? Pros and cons? What's the deal with the …

Hey, just a concerned junior here. Can anyone tell me what the AP Lit passing rate typically looks like? Knowing this might help me gauge my own preparedness for the test...

So, I've been grinding practice tests for the Math SAT and I'm scoring in the high 600s. How does this stack up against the average math SAT score?