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Hi all, I've been hearing a lot about the college application process, but I'm not sure when I should actually start applying. Can someone give me an idea of the ideal timeline for getting started? Mu …

Hey guys, a little bit stressed out here. I want to start preparing for the SAT, but I'm not sure how to go about creating a schedule for it. Can anyone give me some tips or advice on how to come up w …

Hey all, I'm taking the ACT soon and I struggle a bit with the Reading section. I tend to run out of time or get overwhelmed by the passages. Does anyone have any advice or tips for conquering this pa …

Hey guys, I'm curious about Upper Iowa University and was wondering if anyone knows their acceptance rate? Additionally, do they have any specific GPA or test score requirements? It'd be great to know …

Hi, I'm taking AP Gov next semester and I want to start preparing early. Can anyone give me a rundown of the exam's format, like the number of questions, types of questions, and how it's scored? Thank …

Hey y'all, what's the average ACT score for students in Wisconsin? Just trying to see where I stand compared to others in my state.

I'm curious about SAT score statistics, like national and state averages and percentiles. Where can I find this information to better understand how I'm performing compared to my peers?

Hi fellow applicants! I'm thinking about applying to Washington and Lee University and I'm worried about the SAT requirements. Does anyone know the minimum or recommended scores for this school?

Hi guys! I'm going to be a junior next year, and I've started thinking about what classes to take. How many electives do we typically get to take in high school? I'd appreciate any advice or experienc …

I recently took the ACT and got a 24. I'm not sure whether this is a good score or not. Can you guys give me some perspective on whether a 24 on the ACT is competitive for college admissions?

Hey guys, I'm a sophomore and I just got my ACT scores back. I'm wondering what would be considered a 'good' score for someone at my grade level, and how much I should aim to improve by junior year. W …

What month are AP tests typically administered in? I'm trying to plan for them and give myself enough time to prepare. Thanks a bunch!

Hey all, I'm considering applying to Caltech and I was just wondering, how big is their campus? Like, how many acres is it, and what's the general feel of the campus? Is it compact or more spread-out?

Hi there, I'm thinking about applying to Robert Morris University and was hoping to learn about their acceptance rate. Can anybody provide some information on how competitive their admissions process …

Hi all, I'm applying to Liberty University and I'm a bit confused about their SAT policy. Are SAT scores required for admission? If so, what's the average SAT score for admitted students?

Hey all, just a quick question: Can someone please explain how Score Choice works for both the SAT and the ACT? Does one exam offer more control over which scores you send to colleges than the other? …

Hey everyone! I was just wondering if it's possible to take the SAT in Spanish? I'm a native Spanish speaker and although my English is pretty good, I feel more comfortable with Spanish. If this optio …

Does anyone know what state Harvard University is in? I'm trying to map out where all the top colleges are and I can't remember where Harvard's main campus is located. Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm planning on applying to Princeton University. What SAT score should I aim for to have a good chance of getting in? Thanks for your help!

Hello everyone! I'm considering applying to Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and I'm curious about their SAT requirements. Are they optional or required? If they're required, what's a good score …