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Hey! I'm taking the SAT soon, and I heard we can wear a watch during the test. Are there any restrictions on the type of watch we can use? Wanna make sure I'm following the rules!
Hey, I'm a junior in high school and college applications are on my mind. When do most people start applying for universities? Is it during the summer before senior year or earlier? Any advice is appr …
Hey, guys! So, I recently took the SAT and got a 1520, which honestly was a bit unexpected! Now I'm wondering, is this score good enough for top-tier colleges? Do you think I should retake it for a ch …
Hey guys, I'm a junior in high school and I've been thinking about pursuing a pre-med track in college. What should I be focusing on now and during my senior year to prepare? Any advice from current p …
Hey everyone! I just moved to California and I'm wondering if there are any differences in the PSAT here compared to other states. Can anyone share their experiences or knowledge about this?
Hey guys, I'm really interested in pursuing a career as a detective or criminal investigator. Are there any well-known colleges that have top programs in criminology or criminal justice? Would appreci …
I've taken seven AP classes during my high school years. Is that enough when applying to competitive colleges, or do I need more to be considered a strong applicant? I don't want to overload myself, b …
I've always wanted to go to college in New York City, specifically Manhattan, but there are so many options! Can anyone here recommend some good colleges in the area? I'm interested in studying busine …
Hi everyone! I'm a sophomore and I just got my PSAT scores back. I scored 1180. Is this a good score for a sophomore, and does it indicate that I'm on track for a good SAT score in the future?
Hey everyone, I'm working on improving my ACT score, specifically the science section. Can anyone share their tips and tricks on how to best approach this section? Also, what resources would you recom …
Hello everyone, I managed to get a 33 on my ACT, but I'm not exactly sure how that translates in terms of percentiles. Can anyone help me understand what my percentile is with this score and how it af …
Hey, quick question here! I'm studying for the ACT, and I just wanted to know what the best possible score is. Does anyone know the highest ACT score you can get? Thanks!
I'm trying to plan my math courses for the next couple of years. In which grade do students normally take trigonometry?
Hey guys, I'm starting my IBDP extended essay but I'm having trouble deciding on a subject to explore. Any advice on how to narrow down a topic or find something I'm passionate about to write on?
Hey y'all! I'm trying to decide if I should take the SAT or ACT and I'm not really sure about the main differences between these two tests. Can anybody help me understand what makes them distinct from …
Hey guys, I recently took the ACT and scored in the 36th percentile. I'm not sure if this is a good score or not. Could anyone shed some light on whether or not this is a solid performance and what it …
Hey everyone! I transferred schools in the middle of my sophomore year because my family moved. How does this affect my college application? Can I still get my transcript from my old school to show my …
I have a 4.5 weighted GPA due to all the AP and honors classes I've taken. Will having this high of a GPA give me a significant advantage during college admissions? Any insight on this is appreciated!
Hey all, for one of my college applications, I need a reference letter from someone who knows me well, but isn't related. I plan on asking a close family friend who's like an aunt to me. How do I appr …
Hey everyone, I need some help improving my SAT Math score. Are there any good resources out there like Khan Academy, or maybe some books/YouTube channels that you've found helpful?