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Need inspiration for an essay on community service!

Hello! I'm currently a junior and my teacher assigned an essay on community service. I'm struggling to come up with a unique angle to discuss it from. Could anyone share a sample essay or ideas on how …

5 months ago

SAT test completion time

Hey guys, just wondering how long the SAT takes to complete? I want to mentally prepare myself for the test day experience. Need some advice please!

5 months ago

Legendary party schools?

So, I know it's not the most important factor while choosing a college, but I'm curious to know - what are some of the top party schools in the US? Thanks, guys!

5 months ago

How can I improve from an SAT score of 1150?

I recently took the SAT and got a 1150. I feel like I can do better and I want to improve my score for college applications. Any advice on effective test-prep strategies or resources to boost my score …

5 months ago

JMU GPA?

Hey everyone, does anyone know the average GPA of accepted students at James Madison University? I want to know if my current GPA puts me in a good position for acceptance :)

5 months ago

Suggestions for Motivated Sequence Speech Topics?

Hi guys, I have an assignment to create a speech using the motivated sequence format. I'm struggling to come up with a good topic that would work well with this structure. Any suggestions on interesti …

5 months ago

Availability of a January SAT

Hey everyone! I was wondering if there's an SAT administration in January. I'm trying to plan my test schedule, but I'm not seeing any dates for January. Wasn't there a January SAT at some point, or a …

5 months ago

Importance of Extracurricular Activities

I'm a junior and I've heard that extracurricular activities are important for college applications. How crucial are they and what types of activities should I consider joining? I want to make sure I'm …

5 months ago

Standby Testing for the ACT

Hey guys, I wanted to know more about the standby testing for the ACT. Can someone explain what it is, how it works, and any extra procedures or fees we might have to consider? Thanks so much!

5 months ago

Is a 1220 SAT score good?

Hello, fellow students! I recently received my SAT results, and I scored a 1220. I'm wondering if this is considered a good score for college admissions? Would this be competitive for most colleges? A …

5 months ago

Achieving an 800 on SAT Math

Hi guys! I'm really trying to get an 800 on the SAT Math section, but I'm struggling a bit. Can anyone give me any guidance on what strategies or resources I should be using to reach my goal? Thanks s …

5 months ago

Indiana University acceptance rate for undergraduate?

I'm applying to Indiana University and I'm a bit nervous about getting in. Do you guys know the acceptance rate for undergraduate students?

5 months ago

What is the average GPA for admissions at Long Beach State?

Hey everyone, I recently started looking into colleges and I'm considering applying to Long Beach State. Can anyone provide some insight on the average GPA they tend to look for in their applicants?

5 months ago

Lock Haven University Acceptance Rate

Hey guys, does anyone know the current acceptance rate for Lock Haven University? I'm considering applying there and just want to get a sense of my chances.

5 months ago

University of South Carolina acceptance rate?

Hey guys, as a junior I'm starting to look into colleges and the University of South Carolina caught my attention. What's their acceptance rate like? Can anyone who's applied or got accepted share the …

5 months ago

What are some good engineering-focused colleges?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior looking to major in engineering and am trying to make a list of colleges that have strong engineering programs. Besides the big names like MIT and Stanford, what are some ot …

5 months ago

Emory financial aid calculator - how accurate is it?

Hey everyone, I recently used Emory's financial aid calculator to estimate how much financial aid I could receive. I'm just wondering if those calculations are typically accurate? Have any of you guys …

5 months ago

Indiana Institute of Technology acceptance rate?

I've been looking into Indiana Institute of Technology, and I'm curious about how competitive it is. What's the acceptance rate for this school?

5 months ago

What are the qualifications Stanford University looks for?

Hey! I'm trying to figure out what kinds of qualifications and experiences Stanford admissions officers look for in applicants. Should I focus on academics or develop my extracurriculars more? How imp …

5 months ago

How good is a 710 SAT score?

I recently got my SAT score back and I got a 710. Is this a good score for applying to mid-tier colleges or should I retake the test to aim for higher scores?

5 months ago
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