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Striving for a Higher ACT score

I've taken the ACT twice already but I'm not getting the score I want. I'm really aiming for that high 30+ score. Any study tips, strategies, or resources that helped you hit the high numbers would be …

2 months ago

UMich Average SAT?

I'm considering applying to UMich and was wondering what the average SAT score is for admitted students? This will really help me figure out what I'm aiming for, thanks!

2 months ago

Curious About Perfect SAT Scores

Hey guys, I'm grinding for the SAT and aiming for a 1600 (ambitious, I know). Out of curiosity, how common is a perfect score? And if any of you managed it, what strategies or resources would you reco …

2 months ago

ACT Score Ranges - need some clarification

Hi guys, I'm wondering about ACT score ranges and what they mean for me. Like, what's considered a good range to be in if my goal is entering a competitive college? Any help would be greatly appreciat …

2 months ago

Financial Aid in Northwest Nazarene University

Hello, everyone. I've been looking into Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) recently and was curious about the financial aid situation there. How easy is it to get scholarships or aid from the univers …

2 months ago

What's University of Michigan's rating?

I've heard conflicting things about the University of Michigan's overall performance. Could anyone shed some light on their official rating? Like how do they stack up against other schools nationally?

2 months ago

SVA Admissions Rate Info Needed

I fell in love with SVA after visiting last summer and I plan to apply this year. Can anyone share the current admission rate? I've got decent grades and a good portfolio. How competitive is it to get …

2 months ago

UC Berkeley's Acceptance Process

Hey y'all, getting a little stressed about applying to college. Anyone knows how the acceptance process works at the University of California, Berkeley?

2 months ago

SAT Scoring: What's Up?

Hey everyone! So, I've just started looking into colleges and the SAT gets thrown around a lot. I'm aware it's a big thing for college applications, but can anyone tell me what the SAT is even out of? …

2 months ago

Confused Between SAT and ACT scores

Hey everyone. I've been doing an awful lot of testing this year and ended up taking both the SAT and ACT. I'm struggling to understand the difference between the scores though. Is there like a compari …

2 months ago

Desired SAT Scores for USC

Hi everyone, USC is my dream school but I'm a bit stressed about the SAT. I've been practicing, but I'm curious to know what score range they typically look for. Does anyone know the score range for a …

2 months ago

Retroactive SAT Scores: How do I Retrieve Them?

Hiya everyone! So here's what's up. I took the SAT a couple of years ago and I'm wondering how I can get those scores? Is there a way to retrieve them? Thanks in advance for any advice. Cheers!

2 months ago

Best advice for Pennsylvania State University application?

Hey folks, the application process for Pennsylvania State University is stressing me out big time. Like, what should I focus on more? Do they value some aspects more than others? Help a student out, p …

2 months ago

What's the average SAT score at Penn?

Hello, fellow peeps! So, I'm considering applying to Penn and was wondering what their average SAT score is? I know it's an Ivy, so it must be high, right? Would love some insight on this!

2 months ago

Getting into UT Austin?

Hey folks, my sights are set on UT Austin for a variety of personal and academic reasons. I know it's pretty competitive and the student body seems really diverse, so what do you guys think could link …

2 months ago

Methods to predict my SAT score?

Hey everyone! I'm preparing for my SAT and I'm curious if there's a way to calculate or sort of predict my score based on my practice tests. Any reliable SAT score calculators out there? Thanks fam!

2 months ago

Insights on Getting into Harvard?

Hi guys, as the title implies, I'm eager to secure a spot at Harvard (who wouldn't, right?). I've got decent grades and extracurriculars but what else can give me an edge? What little-known factors sh …

2 months ago

RIT Tuition Details

Hey guys, I'm looking at RIT as a potential college choice but I'm struggling to find specific details about their tuition. Is there anyone here who has that info or could point me in the right direct …

2 months ago

Choosing the right extracurricular activities

Yo, fam! I am looking to get more involved in school before college apps roll in. What kind of extracurricular activities did you find most fulfilling or beneficial for your application? Any suggestio …

2 months ago

Acceptance rate for Montclair State University?

Howdy, I'm particularly interested in applying to Montclair State University. I know it's kind of a popular school here in Jersey, was just wondering what their acceptance rate is like. What's the sta …

2 months ago
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