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Penn State and the SAT?

Just took my SAT recently and using it to narrow down my choices. Are there any Penn State applicants or students who know the average SAT score for incoming freshmen?

2 months ago

3.0 GPA - what does it mean exactly?

I know my cumulative high school GPA currently stands at 3.0, but I'm wondering exactly what does that mean. If anyone could break it down for me, that would be stellar.

2 months ago

The Deal with High School Transcripts

Is it just me, or is the whole high school transcript business a bit daunting? Could one of you experienced seniors or counsellors out there help me understand exactly what a school transcript is? And …

2 months ago

Need Recommendations for Top Drama Schools

I'm a junior now and I've been really passionate about drama since I was a kid. Thinking about making it my major, so where should I be applying? What are the top schools for drama?

2 months ago

How good is an 'average' SAT score?

Hey everyone. What's the deal with the 'average' SAT score? What does it really mean to be average, and can it still make me stand out to colleges? Is an 'average' score good enough, or should I aim f …

2 months ago

Does any one know the acceptance rate for University of Michigan–Dearborn?

Can someone tell me the acceptance rate of the University of Michigan–Dearborn? I'm trying to finalize my list of colleges and I wanna balance out reaches, matches and safeties. Thank you in advance!

2 months ago

AP Calculus Free Response AB Questions

What's up everyone? I've heard that the FRQs on the AP Calculus AB exam can be especially tough. How should I study to ace these questions? Any particular strategies you'd recommend?

2 months ago

SAT Scores Needed for Clemson University?

I've been eyeing Clemson University for a while now. Does anybody know what kind of SAT scores they are usually looking for? And do they consider more than just the scores? Grateful for any insight!

2 months ago

Help with final High School Transcript

A little stressed out here, so I'm trying to get my final transcript from high school. Not sure about the process—what's the standard procedure, who should I contact, and what info will they need?

2 months ago

SAT Scores for Northeastern?

Hi all. I'm gearing up to take the SATs and my dream school is Northeastern. Does anyone know what the average SAT scores are for admitted students? And what's considered a competitive score?

2 months ago

How to Prep Efficiently for My Math SAT?

OK, so, Math SAT's coming up and I'm kinda stressed. Any tips on how to prepare efficiently? I'm good at math but not an absolute superstar, and I really want to do well on the test. Thanks a million!

2 months ago

SAT Test Centers

Alright, so it's the SAT season and I'm gearing up for it. But I'm not really sure where to give the test. Where can I find out about locations where I can take the SAT?

2 months ago

Acceptance Rate for Parsons School of Design?

Hey guys! I'm looking at Parsons School of Design and I'm just wondering about the acceptance rate. Anyone know how competitive it is?

2 months ago

Performance Art Schools

Hello, I'm really into performance arts and am currently researching potential colleges. Anyone here have recommendations for good performance art schools? Any tips on what to look for while applying …

2 months ago

Understanding 30-60-90 Triangles for the ACT

Hey y'all, I'm seriously lost with these special right triangles, particularly the 30-60-90 types. Anyone got any tips or resources for coming to grips with them? It's totally freaking me out for the …

2 months ago

SAT Vocabulary - Effective Learning Techniques?

What's up folks! I've heard that vocabulary is quite important for the SAT reading and writing sections. Any advice on resources or strategies to learn and retain SAT vocabulary most effectively? Flas …

2 months ago

What can set me apart for Cornell admissions?

Hey all, I'm a junior in high school, and it's been my dream to go to Cornell. I'm pretty close to a 4.0 GPA and I've been working hard on my extracurriculars. Any pointers on how I can stand out in t …

2 months ago

John Hopkins and SAT scores?

Hey everyone, I'm starting to get a bit stressed about my SAT scores and their potential impact on college admissions. I've got John Hopkins in my sights, dreaming big! Anyone know what average SAT sc …

2 months ago

Insights on Bowdoin Admissions?

Yo, could anyone shed some light on the Bowdoin admissions process? Like, what kind of students are they typically looking for? Any insider info would really help me out with my application. Thanks!

2 months ago

What's the grading scale like at Baruch College?

Hi all, I'm maybe attending Baruch College next year and was curious about their grading scale. Is it any different from the standard GPA scale, or is there anything unique about it I should be aware …

2 months ago
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