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Hey, I've heard that MIT has an entrance exam as part of their admissions process. Is that true? If so, what is the format of the exam and what subjects does it cover? Also, do they require any standa …

I've been researching different colleges, and I came across the College of the Holy Cross. I saw that it's a Catholic school, but I wasn't sure if it's specifically Jesuit. Does anyone have any inform …

I'm currently exploring different majors and I noticed some are offered as a BS (Bachelor of Science) degree and others as a BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree. Is one considered better than the other? What …

Hey there! I'm wondering how to report my AP scores on college applications. Do I self-report them or does the College Board send them directly to the colleges? Any insight on this process would be aw …

I'm planning on taking the SAT in January and I've heard it might be a bit different from other test dates. Can anyone shed some light on any variations or differences I should be aware of?

I just got my PSAT scores back, and I got a 1010. I'm a sophomore, so I'm wondering if that's a good score, and if not, what can I do to improve by next year's test? Any advice is appreciated!

Hey people! I'm planning to take the ACT soon, and I could really use some tips on how to do well in the writing section. What strategies have worked for you, and what should I focus on to improve my …

Hey, I am planning to apply to Western Carolina University. Can someone tell me about the admission requirements for WCU, like minimum GPA, test scores, and other important factors?

Hi all, I'm a junior right now and I'm considering applying to Grand Valley State University. What's the minimum GPA I should have to be competitive for admission? Any information would be super helpf …

I'm enrolled in the AICE program at my high school instead of AP or IB. How do colleges view AICE compared to other programs like AP and IB? What's your experience with the AICE program and college ad …

I'm currently working on my college list, and I'm trying to find some schools with rolling admissions. Could you guys help me find a list or recommend some colleges? Thanks a bunch!

I recently took the SAT and scored a 1050. Is this score considered good, decent, or bad? I'd like to know how competitive I would be for college admissions with this score. Any input would be greatly …

Hey guys, I'm researching the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as one of my potential college options. Does anyone know the current acceptance rate for this school? Thanks a lot for the help!

So I just got my PSAT scores back and I scored a 1460. I've been trying to find information on how this score compares to others and what it means for my future SAT attempts. Anyone have any info or a …

Hey y'all! I'm a junior in high school and love writing. What are the best colleges with strong creative writing or journalism programs? I want to improve my skills and work in the writing industry. T …

Hey, I'm starting the college search journey and I was wondering if anyone knew the ACT score requirements (or range) for Johns Hopkins University? Feeling a bit stressed since JHU is one of my reach …

Hey guys, I took the SAT recently, and I'm feeling a little bit antsy about getting my scores back. How long does it usually take for SAT Test results to be available once you've taken the exam?

I've been researching early action programs, and I came across Yale's 'Single Choice Early Action' (SCEA) program. Can someone explain how this works? Does it mean I can only apply early action to Yal …

I've been considering the University of Miami (UMiami) as one of my top choices, but I'm a bit unsure about their ACT score requirements. What are the typical ACT scores for accepted students?

Hi everyone! I often struggle with understanding and retaining information when reading textbooks or long articles. What strategies would you recommend for improving my comprehension skills? Any sugge …