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Honestly, I've always dreamed of going to Caltech, but I'm worried about my chances of getting accepted. How tough is it to get in there, and do you guys have any advice? I know it's competitive, but …
Hey guys! So, I'm planning to apply to Rice University as one of my top choices, but I'm a bit unsure about the application deadlines for Early Decision and Regular Decision. Can someone please provid …
Hey there, I just got my SAT scores back, and I'm not sure how it stacks up against what's typical. What is a 'normal' SAT score for applicants? And is it a good enough score for decent colleges?
I'm struggling with the ACT Science section and I really need to raise my score. Are there any resources, strategies, or advice you could share that helped you do well in this section? Thanks so much!
Hey everyone! Lately, I've been seeing a lot of different rankings for Ivy League universities. How much weight should I give these rankings when deciding on where I would like to apply? Are there any …
Hey guys, I'm planning to take the ACT soon, but I'm wondering, how long does the test usually take? What's the breakdown of the time for each section? Thanks in advance.
Hello! I've been doing a bunch of community service, but I'm not sure how much is enough. What's a good number of service hours to have under my belt before applying to colleges? Are there any recomme …
Hey guys, I've been looking into UChicago and I'm curious—how hard is it actually to get into this school? What are some factors that could make a difference in my chances, like GPA, test scores, and …
I'm a junior in high school and I'm really passionate about the performing arts. I'd love to attend a college that has a strong performing arts program. Can anyone recommend some of the top colleges f …
Hey guys! My counselor recommended that I take either AP Micro or AP Macro Economics next year. I'm not sure which one to choose. Can anyone tell me which of the two is generally considered harder?
Hey guys, I was thinking about my future career, and I find the idea of being a college professor appealing. Can someone give me an idea of the education requirements to become one?
Hey y'all! I'm planning to apply to the University of Pittsburgh and I was wondering what kind of SAT score they usually expect from their applicants? I'd like to know if my current score is competiti …
Hi all, I'm looking for an online SAT prep course. Are there any highly recommended ones that you guys have found helpful? I'm open to both free and paid courses. Thanks!
Hey everyone. I've been trying to find the acceptance rate for Ohio Dominican University but couldn't find a solid answer online. Does anyone here know their current acceptance rate?
Hi, I'm really interested in applying to Michigan State. Can someone please tell me their current ACT requirements for admissions? Is there a certain range they typically consider for applicants? Than …
Hey guys, I just took the PSAT and I'm feeling a bit stressed. Is there any way I can predict my score based on how I think I did? Thanks!
I'm a sophomore and I'll be taking the PSAT in a few months. Can anyone share their top tips for how they studied, or any resources they found helpful to achieve a good score on the PSAT? Thanks in ad …
So I've been looking into Loyola University Chicago, and I'm really interested in applying. Does anyone know their admission rate in recent years?
Hi guys, I've heard some people say that the SAT has gotten easier over the years. Is this true? If so, how does it impact the way colleges consider our scores during the application process?
Hey everyone, I took the PSAT last month and I'm a bit anxious about my results. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for the results to come out?