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Just a stressed junior here, planning to ask some of my teachers for college recommendation letters soon. What's the best way to approach them about it? Any tips on what I should request them to highl …
Hey everyone, I was hoping to get some clarity on letters of recommendation for college admission. How much do they usually impact the admissions process? Anything specific I should make sure my teach …
I need to ask for a letter of recommendation soon, and I'm getting a bit overwhelmed. Do you guys have any examples or templates that helped you? Any advice on how to make it stand out so I can show i …
Hi there! I've got a question regarding class rankings. How exactly is class rank figured out? Are there some universal standards schools follow, or is it quite different among schools? Any insights?
Hello everyone! Stanford is high up on my wish list but I'm left wondering, how tough is it, truly, to get into Stanford? I'm aware acceptance rate is super low, but can someone help me understand wha …
Hi all! I'm just a junior who fell in love with UT Austin campus and culture. My concern? How tricky it is to get accepted there? I know that it's competitive, and in-state students get preference, bu …
Hey everybody! I'm starting to get stressed about college applications and all. Specifically, I'm eyeing UC Berkeley. I know it's a really competitive school but, realistically, how difficult is it to …
Hey folks, I'm a high school junior here targeting Duke as my dream school. However, I'm really puzzled about how tough it is to get into Duke. I understand the acceptance rate is low, but is there an …
Hey guys, hope everything's going well. Trying to understand more about Florida State University's requirements. What does their typical admitted student look like, in terms of GPA, SAT, extracurricul …
Hey y'all. I'm thinking of applying to Florida State University. How does their application process work? What are their requirements, if any? What do they really weigh for admissions?
Stressing a little about college applications. Any insights on acceptance at Florida State? What's their typical acceptance rate? Do they have Early Decision or Early Action? Any info would be super h …
Hey guys! Looking into applying to the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). I wonder what their average GPA requirement is? Do they look more at the GPA or they focus on portfolios?
Been interested in Fisk University for a while now and just about ready to start applying. Can anyone give me a rundown on their admissions process? Do they emphasize test scores, essays, or extracurr …
I've been using Khan Academy for my SAT prep, but wanted to know if they offer any ACT prep material as well. I plan to take both the exams to boost my chances. Anyone have any info on this?
Hey everyone. I'm a junior and I'm starting to focus on college applications. My grades during freshman year weren't stellar but I've been improving since then. I'm just curious, how much emphasis do …
Hello people! Can anyone tell me what's the highest possible SAT score one can attain? Is hitting the full score actually feasible or is it more like a myth? Thanks!
Hi all! I'm getting ready to take the SAT and was looking for some clarity. What would be considered a 'high' SAT score? Or like, I guess what's the score that top-tier colleges are looking for? Thank …
Hey guys, I'm currently a sophomore and I've heard different things from my friends and teachers. When is generally the best time to take my SAT? Junior year, or should I begin earlier?
Hey guys, I wanted to get my college applications done earlier. Can anyone list some colleges that offer an early action admission process? Is it beneficial to apply early action?
Hello, I'm aiming to achieve the highest possible score on the SAT. What's the maximum score I can get and how does it break down across different sections?