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When should I begin SAT preparation?

Hey everyone. I've got what might sound like a noob's question, but here I am asking nonetheless. When's the best time for me to start studying for the SAT? I'm a junior and my folks keep telling me ' …

2 months ago

What's the Average GPA for acceptance at Howard University?

Trying to position myself best for applying to Howard University next year, anyone know what the average GPA for accepted students is? Any tips on getting my GPA up to that level would be welcomed too …

2 months ago

University of Berkeley—How tough is it to get in?

Hey everyone! Just a stressed junior here who's dreaming of getting into Berkeley. I know it's a top university and admission is highly competitive. So realistically speaking, how hard is it to get ac …

2 months ago

GPA Requirements for University of Minnesota

Hello folks, does anyone know what the typical GPA requirements are to get into the University of Minnesota?

2 months ago

Minimum GPA for admission into Fordham?

Hey everyone, I'm super interested in Fordham, but I'm a little unsure where my GPA stands in relation to their requirements. What's the typical GPA of admitted students or the GPA needed to really st …

2 months ago

UT Austin and the SAT: What's the deal?

Does anyone know if UT Austin requires the SAT? I'm trying to figure out what tests I need to take this junior year and it's stressing me out.

2 months ago

AP Calculus Exam: Free Response Tips?

Hi peeps! I'm currently gearing up for my AP Calculus exam, kinda nervous though. Especially for the free-response section. Anyone have tips on how to tackle those, besides practicing old exams?

2 months ago

AP Bio Exam Structure?

Hey guys! I'm taking the AP Biology exam soon and I'm a bit worried about its format. Can anyone give me a rundown of what to expect on the test -- like the types of questions, how much time Per secti …

2 months ago

Ivy Day Timing?

Hey y'all! I'm getting my applications ready for next year and I've been hearing a lot about 'Ivy Day'. I know it's the day ivy league schools release their decisions, but when exactly does it take pl …

2 months ago

Explaining GPA: What Does It Mean In School?

Hey everyone, I'm a little confused, to be honest. What does GPA actually measure? I mean I know it stands for Grade Point Average, but does it just reflect how well I'm doing in my classes or is ther …

2 months ago

AP Bio Past Exams, Where to Find?

Hi all, studying for the AP Bio final and I wanted to get all the practice I can. Where can I find past exams for AP Biology? Are there any resources that you guys found particularly helpful?

2 months ago

Does ACT score correlate with IQ?

Hey all, just a curious query. Is there any sort of correlation between a person's ACT score and their IQ? I've heard different opinions on this, so I was wondering what you all think. Thanks for any …

2 months ago

Conversion of ACT to SAT?

Hello lovely people! I recently scored a 30 on my ACT and I'm trying to compare it with SAT scores. Can anyone guide me on how to convert ACT scores to SAT equivalents?

2 months ago

Need some insight for University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate

Hello, peeps! I've been working hard in school, specifically eyeing University of Pennsylvania for the future. Could anyone share their knowledge about the acceptance rate for UPenn? Thanks in advance …

2 months ago

Requesting Academic Recommendation Letters - Best Practices?

Hey everyone, I'm entering my junior year and starting to ponder my college applications. I'm pretty sure I need recommendation letters, and I'd like them to come from some of my academic teachers. Do …

2 months ago

Community College Transfers

Is there anyone here who's done two years at a community college and then transferred to a four-year university? How was your experience? What we're the pros and cons? I'm considering this as an optio …

2 months ago

Writing a recommendation letter for myself?

Hey guys, my teacher asked me to write a draft of my own recommendation letter and they'll tweak it before submission, but I've never done this before! Any solid tips on how? I'm afraid of either sell …

2 months ago

Oakland University Acceptance Rate?

I'm relatively local to Oakland University and I'm extremely interested in them. Does anyone have any idea about their acceptance rate? I want to gauge my admission chances to plan my applications eff …

2 months ago

Confused about AP exam dates

Hey folks, I'm not quite sure how AP exams work. Is there like a specific set of dates when they occur? And if so, what are the exam schedules normally like? Do they vary from school to school or are …

2 months ago

Writing a Student Recommendation Letter—Any tips?

Hey guys! My coach recently asked me to help him draft a recommendation letter for me (weird, I know). So, if anyone out here has done this before or have any pointers, please help a junior out.

2 months ago
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