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Just got my ACT scores and I have a 22. Is that a good enough score to get into decent colleges? What range of schools could I realistically get into?

Hey, I just got my ACT scores and there's a whole lot of numbers flying at me. Can someone break this stuff down for me? What's Composite, STEM, English or Reading?

Alright, got my ACT scores back and, well, it's a 20. Not sure how to feel about it. What kinds of schools are within my reach? Is it worth considering a retake?

I'm a bit stressed about my ACT score, just trying to understand what it means. I scored decent but does the percentile matter more? What exactly do colleges look at? Is it the actual score or the per …

Hey guys, junior here. I've always been kind of a math whiz, and I think I did well on the math portion of the ACT. But I'm wondering—how crucial is the ACT Math score in college admissions? Does it c …

So, I've been hearing good stuff about this thing called the 'ACT Black Book'. Somehow I can't find any in-depth reviews or detailed descriptions online though. Has anyone here used it? Is it worth th …

Hey fellow test-takers, my goal is to get the best ACT score I can. But what does that mean exactly? Is it a 36, or could a 34 be just as competitive depending on the schools I'm applying to? Also, ho …

Okay people, I am busting my chops here. I took a practice ACT and ended up with a 30, which isn't bad but I'm trying to optimize my chances of getting into my dream schools. I'm aiming for a 35 to bo …

Hey guys, I'm a junior trying to figure out the ACT scoring system. I've heard that a 33 on the ACT is pretty good, but I don't know where it stands percentile-wise. Does anyone know where to find off …

Hey guys, just out of sheer curiosity - what does 'SAT' actually stand for? I mean I get that it's a standardised test we take, but what's the full name or acronym?

I'm seriously considering Stanford, but it's clearly super competitive. Does anyone have recent info on their acceptance rate? I'm hoping to gauge my odds a bit better. Thanks!

What's up, y'all! I've got University of New Haven high on my list. But I've yet to figure out how competitive it is for admissions. Would anyone here happen to know the acceptance rate?

Hey everyone, I'm currently researching some potential colleges and I'm interested in UNC Wilmington. Can somebody lend a helping hand and let me know what its acceptance rate is? Much appreciated!

I've been really stressing over this, y'all. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for SUNY Oneonta? I'm trying to evaluate my chances and it would be really helpful to understand better. Thanks in adv …

Hey guys, I'm considering Abilene Christian University for my undergrad studies and I was wondering if anyone knows how competitive it is to get in? What's the acceptance rate like? Should I be overly …

Hi guys! I've been doing review for my math and noticed the 60-60-30 triangle in trigonometry. Are these important to know for standardized tests like the ACT or SAT? Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I took the ACT a while ago and I got a score of 32. I know it's not bad, but I can't figure out where I stand. Like, what percentile is a 32 ACT score in? Any help would be appreciated.

Hey everybody, I've been kinda brushing up on my math skills for the SATs. I came across some trig stuff and there's something called a 30 degree angle triangle. Anyone know if this is a common exampl …

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I'm thinking I might have to opt for late testing for my AP exams. Can anyone explain the process and any potential impacts on my score or college applications?

So, I've been dreaming about Columbia for a minute and I'm kind of anxious. Do any of you know the minimum GPA they usually look for in applications? I'd appreciate any input. 🙏