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Hey there, I'm interested in applying to the University of San Francisco...however, cost is a big factor for me. Can any current or past students give me some insight on the financial aid at USFCA? Wh …

Hey everyone! I'm sort of stressing over my letters of recommendation. What exactly should they cover? Is it more about my grades or do personal qualities and extracurriculars come into play? Any advi …

Hi team, I'm a junior and my counselor told me I need to make a brag sheet. Can anyone share examples of what they've included in theirs? I'm kind of lost on what to put and how to format it. Any help …

Yo, anyone out here know how to convert a 22 ACT score into SAT? Are there any reliable conversion tables or calculators online? Thanks!

Hi folks, I've just got my ACT scores and it's a 21. I'm freaking out a bit - is that a good score, average, or bad? Can someone give me some insight into this?

I've recently bagged a 1500 on the SAT. I was thinking of attempting the ACT too. Can anyone guide me on how this score might translate to ACT? Would it be beneficial to try both tests?

Hey! So, I'm running for class president and I'm trying to put together a killer speech. Any tips or topics I should definitely touch on? And equally important, anything I should avoid? Help a future …

I'm starting to search for universities and I'm on a tight budget. I was wondering if anyone can point me to a list or resource that has the least expensive universities in the USA? Are these typicall …

Hey, all. I want to know, where exactly is Harvard University situated? I mean, in which city and state? Thanks for any information you could share.

Hey everyone, I'm a junior starting on my college app process. I'm planning to apply for early admission to a few colleges. Can anyone tell me when the general deadline for early admissions is? Thanks …

Hey everybody! I've been really into different forms of visual art since I was little and now that I'm in junior year, I've started looking at colleges to apply soon. Can anyone suggest some solid art …

Hey everyone! Could use some guidance on the whole weighted vs. unweighted GPA thing. I just need to understand which one colleges really care about, and how they can impact my college apps.

Hi guys, I'm really stressing about scores. Does anyone know what the average SAT score range is for incoming freshmen at the University of Maryland? Thank you!

Hello folks, does anyone have the latest on what the acceptance rate at Cornell is? I'm gearing up to apply and am trying to get a sense of my chances. Thanks!

Hey folks, just started prepping for my SATs and I'm still figuring out my target score. Can anyone here enlighten me about what's generally considered a 'great' SAT score?

Hey guys, I’m a junior considering Ferris State for my next step. I’m trying to draw up a budget and couldn’t find clear info on their tuition. Has anyone got any details?

I recently got a 1500 on my SAT, and I'm trying to understand what this means in terms of percentile. Like, how does my score compare to others? Also, does the percentile actually make a big differenc …

Guys, I took the SAT and I scored 1500. I'm over the moon with my score. Considering this score, which colleges should I target? Moreover, could this score improve my chances for scholarships?

I just took the SAT and managed to score a 1380. I'm considering taking the ACT as well. Does anyone know how this score translates to the ACT? Is it worth it to take the ACT if I have a decent score …

So, I just got my results from the SAT and I scored a 1170. I know it's not a super high score, so I'm a bit worried about college admissions. Are there any techniques that worked for those who manage …