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Hey guys! So, I just found out I'm going to be the valedictorian for my class (yay!). I was wondering if being valedictorian guarantees me admission to top colleges or if there's anything else I shoul …
Has anyone participated in the Yale Young Scholars Program? I'm considering applying, but I would love to hear experiences and opinions from people who have been involved in it. Are there any benefits …
Hey there! I'm a junior who's dreaming about getting into Stanford. What does it take to get in, and what are the specific entrance requirements? What should I focus on to make my application stand ou …
Hi, I'm a junior right now and was wondering what kind of grades I'd need to be competitive for a super selective school like Princeton. I'm aware extracurriculars and essays are important too, but ho …
Hi everyone, I'm thinking about applying to RIT and I'm curious about the total cost including tuition, room, and board. Anyone have an idea of how much I'd be looking at for a year? I know prices cha …
Hey guys! I'm really hoping to get into Washington University in St. Louis and I wanted to know the average ACT score and GPA for admitted students. Anyone have any insights on that?
I've been catching up on some forum discussions about college applications and noticed people talking about GPA. Do colleges typically look at weighted or unweighted GPAs? And should I focus more on m …
Hey everyone, I'm going to be the president of my school's student council next year. Any tips on how to run a successful student council? What kind of events should we aim to organize, and what are s …
Hey everyone, I recently received my SAT score and it's a 1010. Would it be considered a good or bad score for getting into decent colleges? I'm looking for some guidance on this. Thanks in advance!
I'm planning on taking the ACT, and I'm a little bit stressed about what I should prepare for. What materials and resources do you guys recommend to ensure I get the best possible score? What sections …
I'm a junior and I feel like my extracurriculars are a bit weak. Can you guys give me some ideas or suggestions on what I can get involved in to impress colleges? I'm open to trying new things or even …
I'm preparing for the SAT, and I'm wondering what type of math I should expect to see on the test. Is it mainly algebra, geometry, or something else? Any insights would be really helpful!
Hey, has anyone heard whether Bucknell has adopted a test-optional policy for SAT/ACT scores?I've been trying to plan my test dates, but I'm not sure if I even need to send scores to Bucknell. Thanks …
Hey everyone, I was wondering if there's a way to send my ACT scores to colleges for free? I know it can get costly to send scores, especially if you're applying to multiple schools. Are there any wai …
Hi y'all! I'm an aspiring fine artist, and I'm currently on the hunt for top fine arts colleges in the US. I'd appreciate any recommendations from you all!
Hey, can anyone explain to me how superscoring works for the SAT? I've taken it multiple times and want to make sure I understand how colleges will look at my scores.
Hi fellow students! I've been hearing some rumors about the March SAT curve being harsh or generous. What does this mean and how significant is the curve for this specific test date? Any past experien …
Hey y'all, I'm trying to figure out how to find the sides of a 30-60-90 triangle. I already know the angles, but I'm struggling with finding the side lengths. What's the formula I should use, and how …
I'm aiming for a high SAT Reading score but I feel like I'm not improving much. What strategies do you all recommend to see some real progress in this section?
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm considering applying to the University of Rochester. Does anyone know their acceptance rate? I'm just trying to gauge how competitive it is to get in. A …