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I've heard some of my friends and teachers talking about the ACT. What is the ACT exactly and how does it compare to the SAT? Is it something I should look into for college admissions?

Hey y'all! I'm trying to improve my SAT English score but I'm having trouble narrowing down the best ways to study. What should I focus on? What techniques and resources have helped you guys?

Hey guys, I've been struggling with reading comprehension lately. Any advice on how I can improve my skills and better understand the material I'm reading?

What's up guys? I'm considering applying to UC Santa Cruz and was wondering how their application process works. Is there anything unique about it or is it pretty standard? Any tips would be appreciat …

Hi everyone! I'd really love to get into Harvard one day, and I know GPA is important for admissions. Can anyone tell me what the average GPA is for students who get accepted into Harvard? I just want …

Hi everyone, I recently got a 980 on my SAT and I'm a bit stressed about how it looks for college applications. Are there any colleges that still accept applicants with scores around this range? Any h …

Hey everyone! I'm looking into applying to Indiana University Bloomington, but I'm not sure what they're looking for in terms of GPA, test scores, and other factors. Can someone help me out?

Hi all, I'm looking into applying to Villanova University, but I'm not sure what their SAT score requirements are. Can someone help me figure out the competitive score range I should be aiming for? Th …

Hey guys, I'm a bit stressed right now, I just checked my College Board account, but my SAT scores aren't showing up. Has anyone else had this issue? Any advice on how to resolve this? Thanks!

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to Princeton and I wanted to know what ACT score I should aim for to be a strong applicant. Thanks in advance!

Hi there! I'm really interested in applying to JHU and I was just wondering about their SAT score requirements. What scores should I aim for to be competitive, and is it test-optional for the upcoming …

Hey y'all, I was just wondering if colleges still superscore the ACT? I plan on taking the test twice and was hoping to use my best scores from each section. Thanks in advance!

Hey, I scored a 1440 on my SAT and I found out it's in a certain percentile, but I'm not sure what that means. Can someone help me understand what it means to be in this percentile range?

Hey there! I've been wondering, what exactly is the SAT used for when it comes to college applications? I'd appreciate any input on the topic, thanks!

I'm getting ready for my SAT and just wanted to make sure I'm understanding this correctly. Is there actually no penalty for wrong answers on the SAT? If so, should I guess if I don't know an answer o …

Hey guys, I got a financial aid package from Pepperdine, but I'm not sure if it's enough for me to attend. Does anyone know the best number to call to discuss my financial aid options with the school …

Hey everyone, I'm just wondering about the University of Oregon's admission rate. What percentage of applicants usually get accepted? I'm trying to gauge my chances of getting in. Thanks!

Hey guys! What New York Regents exams do 10th graders typically take? I wanna make sure I'm on track with my classes and exams.

Hi there, I need some advice on SAT grammar review. What are the best resources or study materials to improve my grammar skills for the SAT? I want to make sure I'm well-prepared for the Reading and W …

Hey there! I'm going through the process of creating my college list and have seen people talking about 'reach' colleges. How do you define a reach college? Is it based on my GPA, test scores, or some …