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What's the Common Application Essay Word Limit?

Y'all, I've been working on my common application essay for a while now. By any chance, does anyone know the limit or the range for the word count? I can't seem to find a specific number anywhere.

2 months ago

What are the prerequisites for Columbia University?

I'm a high school junior aiming for Columbia University next year. Can someone shed some light on the prerequisites required for Columbia? Any specific courses or activities I should focus on?

2 months ago

Coca-Cola Scholarship Application: Any tips?

Hey y'all, I am a junior and thinking about applying for the Coca-Cola Scholarship. I'm wondering where to start. Does anyone have any insight or tips about the application process? I'm keen to hear a …

2 months ago

What exactly is CUNY?

Been hearing about CUNY, but I'm not sure what it stands for or what it is. Can anyone shed some light on what does 'C U N Y' stand for?

2 months ago

Advice on high school class selection?

A little stressed here. Not sure what classes should I take in high school that would look good on my college application. Any suggestions or personal experiences would be a great help.

2 months ago

Is This Normal—AP Calc AB FRQ?

Just a slightly stressed junior here, AP Calc is tearing me a new one. I'm seriously struggling with the Free Response Questions (FRQ) on AP Calculus AB. Does anyone have advice or resources to share …

2 months ago

CUNY Definition?

This might sound stupid, but what does CUNY stand for? I'm looking at colleges now, and this term keeps popping up. All help appreciated.

2 months ago

Harvard's Location - Can Anyone Confirm?

Ok, I feel silly even asking this, but can someone confirm where Harvard University is located? There's a bet going on and I want to make sure I've got it right.

2 months ago

Harvard Bound? Admission Requirements?

Y'all, the dream is Harvard. But, what does it actually take to get in? I mean, what are their specific requirements? Any Harvard alums or admissions experts out there who can help me out?

2 months ago

How important are class ranks in college admissions?

Hey everyone, I'm kinda stressed out. I just found out my class rank, and it's not as high as I was hoping. I understand that college admissions are holistic, but I'm still a little worried. How much …

2 months ago

Average SAT for NYU?

Hi folks, NYU is definitely one of my dream schools but I’m kinda stressing about whether my SAT score is up to scratch. Could anyone tell me what the average SAT score is for accepted students at NYU …

2 months ago

Looking for Average SAT Score Breakdown by State

Hey, folks! For my SAT prep, I'm curious about something: what's the average SAT score by state? Are there resources where I can see this data? It’d be interesting to see how my state compares to othe …

2 months ago

DBQ Examples for APUSH, Any Reliable Sources?

For those of you who've already conquered the APUSH DBQ, where did you find the best examples for revision? I'm a visual learner, so seeing concrete samples helps a lot!

2 months ago

What's the average ACT score for students at Rice University?

Yo folks, Rice University seems like a fantastic fit for me, but I'm wondering about the ACT score. Anyone knows what the average ACT score is for Rice University's admitted students? Trying to see if …

2 months ago

Western New England University: acceptance stats?

Hey all, I'm considering applying to Western New England University. Does anyone know what their acceptance rate looks like or their admission requirements? Thanks!

2 months ago

Interpreting SAT scores and percentiles

Yo peeps! Could someone explain this whole SAT scores and percentile system? I mean how's the score correlated to the percentile and how does it matter in our college applications?

2 months ago

What's the Max Score for the SAT Test?

I'm going to take the SAT soon, and I've heard a bunch of different things about what the highest possible score is. Can anyone clarify exactly what the maximum score on the SAT is? Thanks in advance, …

2 months ago

UW Madison ACT Score: Is it Crucial?

Hey community, I'm aiming to apply to UW Madison and a little concerned about my ACT score. Do they weigh it heavily in the decision process? What's the average ACT score of admitted students at UW M …

2 months ago

1430 SAT score: SAT to ACT conversion and next steps

Just got my results back and I scored a 1430 on the SAT. I'm considering attempting the ACT as well. Can anyone help with a rough conversion of my SAT score to an ACT score? Also, is it advisable to s …

2 months ago

Need Help Finding SAT Test Centers

This might be a bit strange but I'm having some trouble finding SAT test centers near me. Do you all know of any resources or websites I can use to help locate them?

2 months ago
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