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Colleges under 20k out-of-state?

Hi there, I am looking for affordable out-of-state colleges that cost less than 20k a year. My family's budget is limited, and I want to search for colleges that offer good education and are affordabl …

5 months ago

AP Government FRQ Practice: What Are Some Tips?

Hey all you AP Government and Politics students! I'm struggling a bit with answering the free response questions, so I was wondering if any of you could share some advice on how to master them? Techni …

5 months ago

Admission Priority: How Does It Work?

I'm a bit confused about the concept of 'admission priority' in the college application process. Can someone explain what it means and how it affects our chances of being admitted? Are there any benef …

5 months ago

Deadline to register for the October ACT?

Hey guys, I am planning on taking the ACT in October, but I don't know the registration deadline. Can someone please help me out? Thanks in advance!

5 months ago

October SAT tips and advice

Hey everyone, I'll be taking the SAT in October, and I'm a bit stressed. Can anyone give me some tips on how to prepare efficiently, and what strategies do you recommend during the actual test? Thanks …

5 months ago

Financial aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln

Hi everyone! Does anyone know about the financial aid packages at the University of Nebraska Lincoln? I'd appreciate some info on how generous their aid is, and any advice or experiences you've had wi …

5 months ago

Tips for Managing Time on AP Calculus AB Exam?

Hey everyone! As I'm preparing for the AP Calculus AB exam, I've noticed that I need to work on my time management skills during the test. Could anyone give me pointers on how to break down the exam t …

5 months ago

How can I identify curriculum-related activities to improve my college application?

Hey, I'm planning on applying to college soon and I was wondering how I could identify some curriculum-related activities that I've participated in throughout high school. Could somebody please give e …

5 months ago

How to ace the APUSH DBQ?

For those of you who have taken the APUSH exam, what are some tips or strategies you used to tackle the DBQ? I'm really trying to improve my DBQ skills before the exam, so any help is appreciated!

5 months ago

Access to past AP World History exams?

Hi everyone! I'm studying for the AP World History exam and I'm looking for past APWH exams to practice with. Is there a place where I can access them or has anyone shared their experience with the ol …

5 months ago

What is the meaning of 'super score'?

Hey, guys! I've been seeing the term 'super score' used a lot regarding college admissions. Can somebody help me understand its meaning, and how colleges use it during the admissions process?

5 months ago

What are some typical ACT score ranges?

I've been hearing a lot about different ACT score ranges, and I'm a bit confused by it all. Can somebody break down what a good ACT score range might be and how it can impact my college applications?

5 months ago

Struggling with comprehension: How do I improve my reading skills?

Hey guys, so I'm a junior and I've been having some trouble with my reading comprehension skills. Especially when it comes to more complex texts, I just can't seem to really understand what I'm readin …

5 months ago

Am I likely to get into UC Berkeley?

Hello folks! UC Berkeley has been my dream school for a while, but I'm not 100% sure if I have a strong chance of being accepted. Anyone who's gone through the process or knows about their acceptance …

5 months ago

Applying to Denison University?

Hi! I'm a junior right now and I've been looking into applying to Denison University for next year. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions on how to stand out in my application? Like any specific …

5 months ago

APHG FRQ Practice Tips?

Hey! I'm taking AP Human Geography this year and I've been practicing some Free Response Questions (FRQ). Any tips on how to improve my writing and organize my thoughts for these questions?

5 months ago

AP Human Geography Test Review Tips?

Hey, fellow students! I'm looking for some tips on how to review for the AP Human Geography test. What strategies did you use to prepare? Were there any resources you found especially useful?

5 months ago

950 SAT to ACT conversion?

I took the SAT and got a 950, but I'm considering trying the ACT instead. Can anyone help me figure out how my current SAT score translates to an ACT score? How different are the two tests?

5 months ago

ACT to SAT equivalent score conversion?

Hey, has anyone come across a reliable chart or resource that shows the equivalent SAT scores for ACT scores? Some of the schools I'm applying to want SAT scores, and I've only taken the ACT, so I wan …

5 months ago

Essential SAT words to learn?

Hey everyone, I've been hearing about some high-frequency vocab words that are often featured on the SAT. Does anyone have a list of these essential words or any resources that focus on those? Any hel …

5 months ago
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