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Aiming for a Perfect ACT Score

I'm shooting for a 36 on the ACT. Any tips from those who've achieved this, or came close? Any help at all is appreciated.

2 months ago

Is 1300 on the SAT a competitive score?

Hi folks, I recently took the SAT and ended up scoring 1300. I'm ecstatic, but at the same time, a bit nervous. Is 1300 a competitive score, particularly for fairly selective schools? If so, which col …

2 months ago

Perfect ACT Prep Kit

Hello there! Confused about what to bring to the ACT test. Any advice on the materials that would be helpful to have at the ACT test?

2 months ago

Practice with SAT math example problems?

Hello, I'm quite stressed about the math section of the SAT. Does anyone know where I could find some example problems to practice with? Would appreciate some reliable resources!

2 months ago

Locations of CUNY campuses?

Hey all, just wondering if anyone can help me out here. I'm starting to look into colleges and I've seen that the CUNY system has a bunch of different campuses. Can anyone let me know where these camp …

2 months ago

How much does GPA matter for Virginia Tech?

I'm keen on joining Virginia Tech's engineering program. As part of my planning, I would like to understand the importance of GPA in their admission process. Could someone help me out?

2 months ago

What are AP Courses Exactly?

Hello! I'm a junior who's new to the American education system and I keep hearing about these AP courses. Could anyone explain what AP courses are and why they matter for college applications? Thanks!

2 months ago

What are the Admission Requirements for Virginia Tech?

Virginia Tech is definitely on my list of potential colleges, but I'm not totally sure what their admission requirements are. Do you guys know what kind of GPA or standardized test scores I should be …

2 months ago

Aspiring Towards the Highest SAT Score

So, the SAT is looming and I really want to shoot for the stars. Can anyone share some valuable tips, strategies or study materials that helped you achieve a stellar SAT score?

2 months ago

Are SATs still mandatory for admissions?

Hey guys, I've been hearing rumors about some colleges going test-optional or no longer requiring the SAT. Can anyone confirm or deny this? Is the SAT still considered essential for college admissions …

2 months ago

Test-Optional Admission: Is Syracuse in?

I know a lot of colleges moved to test-optional admission this year due to the pandemic, but does anyone know if Syracuse University is part of that list? I have decent grades and extracurriculars, bu …

2 months ago

Seeking a Reliable College Ranking List?

Hey, fellow future college-goers! I want to compare different colleges and thought a ranking list might be a good start. But there are so many out there, and I don't know which one's reliable. Any rec …

2 months ago

Debating between SAT start times

Hello everyone! So, my school gives us the option between different start times for the SAT test, and I'm not sure what to go for. Any advice on which slot might work best? I can't seem to decide whet …

2 months ago

What's the deal with the PSAT?

Hey folks, I keep hearing about this PSAT thing and honestly, I'm stumped. Can someone give me a clear understanding of what the PSAT is? Is it necessary for college admissions or is it only for the N …

2 months ago

Where can I find a college's CEEB code?

Seems like I need this CEEB code thing for some college applications. How do I find it? Is there a list somewhere? Help would be much appreciated!

2 months ago

Struggling with Analysis Essays

Hey folks, so I'm struggling with writing effective analysis essays. Can anyone provide some tips or tools you use? Should I focus more on breaking down the topic, the evidence or the context? Any hel …

2 months ago

GPA needed to get into Duke?

What's up, friends? Duke is my top choice and I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to get in. Anyone know about the GPA most accepted students at Duke have?

2 months ago

USF GPA range?

Hey guys, I've been considering USF for a while now but I'm not too sure about what my GPA should look like. Does anyone know the kind of GPA range they usually accept?

2 months ago

What GPA Do I Need for University of Florida?

Hi everyone! The University of Florida is my dream school but I'm super nervous about my GPA. What's the typical GPA of accepted students? What do I need to aim for?

2 months ago

GPA for UMass Amherst

Hey all! I'm really keen on UMass Amherst, but I'm kind of stressed about my GPA. What's usually the average GPA of students getting in? Is there a sort of 'threshold'?

2 months ago
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