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Hey pals, I'm in AP AB Calculus this year and I'm seriously stressing about the free response section. Has anyone here taken this before and has tips on how to face this? Anything would be helpful at …

Hey peeps, I recently got interested in 'AM' but I'm not sure how easy or difficult it is to get in. I'm not able to find much data on the acceptance rate. Could someone out there shed some light on t …

As a Junior starting to look at colleges, the University of California system is really appealing to me. With so many UCs though, I'm feeling a little overwhelmed on figuring out how to choose between …

Hi! I'm thinking about taking up AP classes next year but honestly, the sheer number of options is amping up my stress. Could someone give me a rundown on all the AP courses that are usually offered i …

Hey everyone. I've checked out University of Albany pretty seriously lately, and I'm kinda digging it. I wanted to know, like, just how competitive is it to get in there? What's their acceptance rate? …

As a junior, the Air Force is already on my radar, but I'm a bit stressed about the acceptance rate. Can anyone shed some light on this and maybe share some tips to improve my chances?

Hello fellow students. I've taken a few Advanced Placement (AP) courses, but I find myself confused about what exactly they mean in terms of college credits and admissions. Can anyone provide some cla …

So, it's junior year and I'm looking at applying to WashU in St. Louis. Their admission rate is kinda worrying me though. Does anyone know what it's like and if they have any particular areas of focus …

Yo everyone! I'm a junior and for some time now, Johns Hopkins has been at the top of my list. Anyone know what the admission rate is like for the university? And do they lean more to academics or ext …

Hey all, as a junior, I'm starting to get kind of stressed about college apps, specifically about how my application will be perceived. What exactly do admission committees look for in a student's app …

Hi everyone, I’m planning on taking the ACT with writing, but I’m having trouble finding a clear rubric or criteria for the writing section. Does anyone know what the graders are looking for, and poss …

Hey guys, I’m a bit torn. Should I take the ACT with the writing portion or just the regular ACT? Do colleges prefer one over the other? Or, does it heavily depend on the school? Can anyone share thei …

Howdy folks! I have scores for both the ACT and SAT, and I'm wondering which is better. Is there a reliable ACT to SAT converter? I Googled it but I'm getting different results from different sources. …

Hey fellow applicants! I’m feeling a little in the dark about ACT scoring. I know the top score is 36, but what's considered a 'good' score? What does an average score look like?

Hi all. I've taken the ACT a few times and my scores on individual sections vary. I recently came across the term 'superscoring.' Can someone help me understand what ACT superscoring means and whether …

Hey everyone! I just started prepping for the ACT, but I'm kinda confused on the chunking of the exam. Can anyone break down each section and the time allotted to them? I've heard there are different …

Hey guys, does anyone know where I could find a detailed scoring guide for the ACT? I need to understand how each section is scored and how my composite score is calculated. Any help would be greatly …

I recently took the ACT with the writing section. I haven't received my scores yet, but I'm a bit nervous about how I did on the writing portion. Do colleges place a significant emphasis on ACT writin …

I've heard that there's an optional writing section in the ACT. If I choose to do it, will the score count towards my overall ACT score? How important are writing scores for college admissions?

Hey there, does anyone understand how the composite score on the ACT is calculated? Does it depend purely on the four main sections (English, Math, Reading, Science), or does the optional writing sect …