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Hi there, I'm a junior getting ready for some AP courses. I'm seeing FRQ come up a lot in exam formats. Could someone help breakdown what an FRQ is, I'm bit fuzzy on it? Thanks in advance!

Hey all, I've been doing some browsing through college forums, and I stumbled upon the term 'Reach School'. I'm assuming it has something to do with the college application process? Can someone delve …

Can anyone give me info on the top schools for interior design? I'm starting to look at colleges and this is the field I'm interested in.

So MSU is one of my top choices but I'm having a hard time figuring out what they're expecting in terms of GPA, SAT scores, or other requirements. Does anyone have the rundown on MSU's admission requi …

Hi there! I'm thinking about applying to UARK but we're kinda stressed about aid. What's their financial aid process like? Any inside info would be a massive help!

I just started my junior year, and I'm thinking of taking the SAT. Should I try and take it in November? How could that impact my preparation time for my college applications?

Hey everyone, prep for the SATs is getting real. Anyone knows just how many questions I should expect in the Math section?

I'm pretty new to this whole college application process and it's kinda overwhelming. I just took my ACT and I'm not sure where or how to access my scores. Could anyone guide me through the process? T …

Hey guys, wondered if anyone can help a fellow student out here. I'm a bit lost about the SATs fees? Anyone know how much it costs to take the SAT? Appreciate any information!

Been looking at Ferris State University for next year, but I'm struggling to find their most recent acceptance rates. Could anyone possibly help me out with this info? Also, what is the typical GPA fo …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I've been researching colleges lately. Considering my interest in STEM, I'm kinda stuck between two options - Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology …

Hey guys, so I'm kinda confused. I've heard that the ACT score is scaled. Can someone break it down for me? How does a raw score convert into that 1-36 scale? Is it different for each section? Trying …

Hi, recently I've been interested in the University of Washington. I'm trying to understand where I stand with my GPA right now. What's the typical GPA requirement or range for this university? Any ad …

Hi all, It's my junior year and I'm beginning my college search. I came across Alfred State and it looks really interesting. I was wondering if anyone knows what the acceptance rate is there? Thanks!

So, I'm seriously considering applying to California Institute of the Arts but I don't know much about their admissions process. Can someone explain it to me or give me some tips? I would really appre …

I've been preparing for my SATs and I want to set realistic goals for myself. I was wondering, what's the highest possible SAT score for 2024? Also, if anyone knows what score would be considered real …

Hey folks, I've been eyeing University of Santa Barbara for a while now and am trying to get my GPA as competitive as possible. Anyone have an idea what the average admitted student's GPA looks like?

I've set my sights on Caltech and I know getting in is pretty competitive. What kind of SAT scores are they looking for? Is there a minimum or a 'safe' range I should aim for to have a good shot at ge …

Hi everyone, I've been trying to figure out where I'm competitive with my ACT score. I scored a 33. Anyone got a sense of what kind of schools (reach, match, safety) I should be looking at? Thanks for …

Hey all, just another stressed junior here with dreams of getting into Harvard. I know it's a long shot and there’s more to admission than stats alone, but does anyone know the minimum GPA threshold f …