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Hello, I'm currently in IB Math HL and want to start practicing using past papers. For those who have done these before, how hard are they compared to the actual exams? Are they a good way to prepare?
I've been studying for the SAT and have come across lists of idioms. How important are idioms in the SAT, and should I spend time studying them? Will they help improve my score, especially in the writ …
Just a quick question: what exactly is a full-ride scholarship and how does it differ from other scholarships? Is it worth pursuing one and what's the typical application process like? Thanks in advan …
Hey, so I'm really interested in UC Santa Cruz and I want to know what I could do to strengthen my application. What kind of GPA, extracurriculars, and other factors does UCSC typically look for in an …
Hey everyone! I've been part of my school's yearbook committee since freshman year, and I'm wondering if this counts as an extracurricular activity when applying to colleges? Would it be something wor …
I'm a little confused about the digital SAT and how it's scored. Is there any difference between the scoring of paper SAT and digital SAT? If so, what are the differences and how should I approach pre …
Hey, I'm currently searching for colleges but money is a bit of an issue for me. Can anyone recommend some affordable colleges with decent programs? I'm open to public and private options. Thanks!
Hey everyone! So, I only have a month left before my SAT date, and I still have a ton to study. Do you think it's possible to significantly improve my scores in that short amount of time? If so, any t …
Hello there! I'm a junior who's really interested in applying to Brown University. I was wondering if someone could tell me the current acceptance rate. Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone! I'm prepping for the ACT, and I'm wondering if any of you have suggestions on key formulas I should definitely memorize before the test? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Hey everyone, I'm a bit stressed about standardized testing and just wanted to know if there's any reason I shouldn't take both the SAT and ACT? Would taking both help improve my chances at college ad …
Hi everyone, I'm starting to plan out my college application process and I'm a little bit stressed about writing UC essays. Any advice on how to approach the prompts or any resources that helped you g …
Hi! I recently took the SAT and got a 950. I'm a bit stressed about it, and I'm not sure if this is a good enough score. Should I retake the SAT? What kind of colleges would I have a chance at with th …
Hi everyone, I've been checking out Muhlenberg College lately and it seems like a great fit for me. I'm just curious about what the average GPA is for admitted students. If anyone has any info on this …
Hello! I'm getting ready to take the ACT in October, and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice or words of wisdom for test day. Super nervous about it, so any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior considering Auburn University as one of my top choices. Does anyone know the average GPA of admitted students or what I should aim for to have a good chance of g …
Hello! I'm really interested in Division 1 basketball, and I wanted to know how many Division 1 basketball programs are in the United States? Any info would be much appreciated!
Hey, I'm studying for my AP US History exam and I'm looking for some free practice tests to help me prepare. Anyone have any links or resources they could share? Thanks so much!
Hey y'all, just wondering what GPA I need to be competitive at Mount Holyoke. I know they are a pretty selective college, but I wanna make sure I'm in the ballpark. Any input would be greatly apprecia …
Hey everyone, I was just wondering if the University of Alabama has a test-optional policy for SAT/ACT scores? My scores aren't the strongest, so it'd be great to know if they're necessary for the app …