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What does 'pre-med' mean in the context of college?

Hey everyone! Lately, I've been seeing the term 'pre-med' thrown around a lot, but I'm not exactly sure what it means. Can someone please explain what being a pre-med student entails and how I can pur …

5 months ago

How much does the ACT typically cost?

I'm starting to look into registering for the ACT, but I'm not sure how much it costs. Can anyone give me an idea of the typical registration fee and whether there are any additional expenses I should …

5 months ago

Any tips for the ACT reading section?

I've got the ACT coming up soon and I'm really struggling with the reading section. Does anyone have any helpful tips or strategies that have worked well for them?

5 months ago

Is it possible to get into good colleges with a 'B' average GPA?

Hey guys, I'm a junior with a B average GPA and starting to feel stressed about the college admissions process. Do you think it's possible for me to get into decent colleges with my current GPA, or sh …

5 months ago

Applying to California Colleges - Tips?

Hey, guys! I'm planning to apply to several colleges in California (both public and private), but I heard that the process might be a bit different than applying to other out-of-state schools. What do …

5 months ago

What skills are tested on the ACT English section?

Hi everyone! I'm starting to study for the ACT, and I want to know what specific skills or concepts I should focus on for the English section. Can anyone provide a brief overview of what's tested or p …

5 months ago

SAT scores for Georgia Tech - any advice?

Hi there, future engineers! I'm seriously considering applying to Georgia Tech and I'm really curious about what the standard SAT scores are for admitted students. I know that scores alone won't get m …

5 months ago

Yale early admission acceptance rate?

Hi everyone! I'm highly considering applying to Yale for early admission. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for early applicants compared to regular applicants?

5 months ago

What's the best way to prepare for the APUSH exam?

I've been taking APUSH this semester, and the more we cover, the more it feels like there's a ton of material to cram for the AP exam. How did you guys keep up with the information and prepare for the …

5 months ago

SAT scores for Air Force Academy admission?

Hey there! I'm interested in applying to the United States Air Force Academy and was wondering what kind of SAT scores I should be aiming for in order to have a good chance of getting accepted. Can an …

5 months ago

College Acceptance: Decision Deadline?

Hi everyone! I'm a bit stressed about the whole college decision process, and I just wanted to know when we have to let colleges know our decisions. Can anyone help me out with a date? Appreciate it!

5 months ago

Do colleges accept ACT and SAT superscores?

Hi there! As I'm working on my college applications, I wanted to know if most colleges accept ACT and SAT superscores for admissions? If so, how can I find out which colleges accept them? Thanks!

5 months ago

AP Comparative Government study guide recommendations?

Hey everyone! I'll be taking AP Comparative Government next year and I've heard it can be quite the challenge. Does anyone have any suggestions for good study guides or prep books to help me get ahead …

5 months ago

Pell Grant EFC Cutoff?

Hey everyone, I've been looking into financial aid for college, and I'm curious what the Pell Grant EFC cutoff is like. Does anyone have any advice or know the current numbers? Thanks!

5 months ago

What's the format of the AP Human Geography test?

Hi there! I've been studying for the AP Human Geography test, but I'm not too clear on the test format. Could someone please explain it to me and provide a breakdown of the sections? Thank you so much …

5 months ago

How Does a 5 on AP Biology Look to Colleges?

Hi, I recently got a 5 on my AP Biology exam and I'm wondering how this might impact my college applications, especially if I'm planning to major in something science-related. Do colleges view a 5 on …

5 months ago

Confused about Score Choice for College Applications

Hey everyone! I'm a bit stressed about the whole score choice thing when sending my SAT/ACT scores to colleges. Can someone please explain how it works and whether or not all colleges accept it? Thank …

5 months ago

What is an IB class?

Hey everyone! I've heard a lot about IB classes recently, but I'm not really sure what they are and what makes them different from AP classes. Does anyone have any info? Thanks in advance!

5 months ago

Understanding GPA Scale

Hey y'all! My school uses a weird grading system and I'm having trouble figuring out how to interpret it. How do I convert my GPA into a 4.0 or 5.0 scale? What do terms like 'weighted' and 'unweighted …

5 months ago

AP US History Exam Pass Rates

Hi all! I was wondering if any of you know the most recent pass rates for the AP US History exam? I'm trying to see how well students typically do on it to gauge my chances of scoring well. Thanks!

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