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Hey guys! What is your take on the writing portion of the ACT? Is it necessary? How should I prepare for it?

Hey everyone! I'm considering taking the IB Diploma program next year, and I'm not quite sure what I'm getting myself into. What exactly is an IB Diploma, and is it worth all the hype?

Hi all! Everyone keeps saying that a 'great SAT score' is crucial for getting into a good college. So, what score range would be considered 'great'? Thanks, mates!

Hello all! I've been looking at colleges for sports and the term 'D1 College' keeps coming up. Can someone help me understand what a D1 college is?

Hello people! So, I've been talking with my counselor about GPA for college admissions, and I've heard that a 3.0 is something to aim for. Can anyone help me understand what a 3.0 GPA actually means?

Hey everyone! I've been trying to understand the SAT format but it's kinda complicated. Could someone here detail the sections and maybe some strategies to tackle each? I would really appreciate the h …

Heya, I'm trying to dig up some old SAT scores of mine but I'm drawing blanks. Anyone have any tips on how to retrieve these? Is there a process I need to follow? Thanks!

Hi all, I could use some help figuring out how to get my transcript from high school. Who should I contact about this, and what's the process usually like? Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone! I've been working hard to get into UT Austin. Does anyone have advice on what the admissions team is looking for, or any tips on standing out from the competitive crowd?

So, Princeton - awesome but intimidating. I want to apply but the competition seems unreal. Any recommendations or tips on how to increase my chances? What qualities are they looking for in students?

Hello there! I am really interested in West Point and I want to know more about the admission process. How competitive is it? What kind of profile usually gets in? Also, are there any specific extracu …

Hello everyone! I’ve heard numerous times about weighted GPAs and I know it has to do with the difficulty of the classes we take, but what are the specific ways that a weighted GPA is calculated? And …

Hey y'all! Guess who's confused over what seems to be a significant part of the college application? Me! So, what's the deal with weighted and unweighted GPA? See, I have both listed on my transcript, …

Webster University is on my list of colleges to apply to. I wanted some insight into their acceptance rate if anyone here has that? Thanks a lot in advance.

I'm passionate about applying to Wake Forest but I'm stressed about whether my GPA is competitive enough. Can anyone give me a rough estimate of their GPA requirements? Thanks!

Hey guys, I'm starting to prep for the ACT and I'm a bit confused about the rules for calculators. Can anyone clarify what calculators are allowed during the ACT?

Does anyone here know about Wagner College's acceptance rate? I guess I'm asking because I really like this college and I'm trying to gauge my chances of getting admitted. Thanks in advance!

Hey, I'm preparing for my SATs and Virginia Tech is one of my top choices. Does anyone know what the average SAT score is for admitted students? Any advice would be great!

I'm looking into Vaughn college as a potential option. Anyone have any insight into the acceptance rate based on previous years? I'd appreciate all responses!

I'm considering applying to Vanguard University, but I'm a bit vexed. Can anyone shed some light on their acceptance rate? Any insights would be really appreciated. Thanks!