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Duke Pre-College Program Acceptance Rate?

Hey guys, I'm looking into Duke's pre-college summer programs and I'm curious about the acceptance rates for these programs. Does anyone happen to know how competitive it is? Is it as selective as the …

5 months ago

How should I prepare for the ACT Writing section?

I know the ACT Writing section is optional, but I'm planning to take it. Can anyone share some resources, tips, or strategies that helped them succeed on that section? Thanks in advance!

5 months ago

Letter of Recommendation for Common App?

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior, and I'm trying to figure out who to ask for letters of recommendation for the Common App. Can you share some example situations of who would be a good recommender? …

5 months ago

Inside AP Stats: What will I be doing?

Hey y'all! I'm considering taking AP Statistics next year and was hoping that someone could give me some insight into what I'll be learning in the course. Are there any major projects or topics that w …

5 months ago

Looking into different types of doctors

Hey, I've been thinking about a future in medicine lately. I know there are many different types of doctors, but I'm not exactly sure what each one does or which field might be best for me. Can somebo …

5 months ago

ACT Science Score Help

Hey guys, I'm kinda stressed about my ACT science score since it's lower than what I'm aiming for. Does anyone have advice on how to boost it? Any go-to resources or methods you've found to be effecti …

5 months ago

How Can I Raise My Overall ACT Score?

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and I'm looking for ways to improve my total ACT score. Are there any specific strategies or resources that really helped you out during prep? Appreciate any advic …

5 months ago

College options for B students?

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior with mostly B's in my classes. I want to start researching college options that are friendly to students like me. Any suggestions for colleges that accept B stud …

5 months ago

Do colleges look at weighted GPAs?

Hey everyone! I've taken a bunch of AP and honors courses in high school, so my weighted GPA is higher than my unweighted GPA. When colleges look at my application, do they usually consider my weighte …

5 months ago

When Will AP Test Score Results Be Available?

Hey guys! I just finished taking my AP exams and I'm eagerly awaiting the results. Does anyone know when the CollegeBoard releases AP test score results? Also, is there a specific process I need to fo …

5 months ago

When are the Regents exams?

Hi, I'm a student in New York and I'm a little confused about when the Regents exams are held. Can someone give me some guidance on the usual timeline?

5 months ago

Good PSAT 9 scores?

Hi everyone, I'm a freshman and recently took the PSAT 9. What scores would be considered good or even great for a freshman? I'd appreciate any advice!

5 months ago

How to Estimate SAT Score?

Hey everyone! I just finished taking a practice SAT test, and I'm wondering how I can estimate my score. What should I consider while calculating my score, and does anyone have any recommendations for …

5 months ago

What does cumulative unweighted GPA mean?

I've been hearing a lot about cumulative unweighted GPA recently, but I'm still not quite sure what it means. Could someone clarify what cumulative unweighted GPA is and its significance? Thanks!

5 months ago

How to find my unweighted GPA?

Hi guys! I know my weighted GPA, but some colleges ask for an unweighted GPA. How do I calculate my unweighted GPA from my weighted one? Any formulas or tips? Thanks a lot!

5 months ago

Words in context SAT practice?

Hey y'all, I need some help with practicing the 'Words in Context' portion of the SAT. Can anyone recommend some good resources or tips to improve my score in this area? Thanks!

5 months ago

Is a 970 on the SAT a solid score?

Hey guys, I just got my SAT score back and it's a 970. I'm not quite sure if that's a good or bad score. Can someone help me understand how competitive it is? Thanks in advance!

5 months ago

Studying tips for AP Chemistry?

I'm taking AP Chem this year and I'm struggling a bit with the content. Does anyone have any tips or resources to help me better understand the material? What methods did you find most helpful for stu …

5 months ago

Getting off the waitlist before May 1?

Hi there, I just got waitlisted at my dream school and I'm a little stressed about it. Is it possible to get off the waitlist before May 1, or do I have to wait until after that date to hear back?

5 months ago

Do you lose points for not answering questions on the SAT?

Hey there! I recently heard that leaving questions unanswered on the SAT could lead to a loss of points on the test, and I want to know if that's true or not. Can someone please clarify this for me?

5 months ago
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