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Understanding 1210 SAT Percentile

Hey guys, I recently got a 1210 on my SAT. I'm not sure how well I did compared to others—what percentile does this score fall in? Thanks in advance for any help!

5 months ago

What makes a good reference letter stand out?

Hey everyone! I'm starting to think about who I should ask for my college recommendation letters. What do you think colleges are looking for in a strong reference letter? Any suggestions on how to app …

5 months ago

SAT Exam Costs

Hello everyone! I was just curious, how much does it cost to take the SAT exam? And are there any additional fees I should know about?

5 months ago

How can I increase my chances of getting into top colleges?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior looking to apply to some top colleges next year. What are the best strategies to maximize my chances of getting in, whether it's improving my extracurriculars, getting solid …

5 months ago

What does it take to get a perfect ACT score?

Hi everyone, I'm curious about those of you who have scored a perfect 36 on the ACT. I know it's very difficult to achieve, but what does it take to get there? Were there specific preparation techniqu …

5 months ago

St. Norbert College Acceptance Rate

Hello! I'm thinking about applying to St. Norbert College. Can anyone tell me what their acceptance rate is? I'd really appreciate any info! Thanks!

5 months ago

Any SAT Math tips?

Hey y'all! I've been prepping for the SAT and I'm struggling a bit with the math section. Do you guys have any tips or advice for conquering the SAT Math? What resources did you find most helpful? Tha …

5 months ago

UMass Boston SAT requirements?

Hi! I'm a high school junior interested in applying to UMass Boston. Can someone please let me know the SAT requirements for this university? I'm not sure if my current SAT score is competitive enough …

5 months ago

University of Oregon average SAT score

Hello! I'm really interested in applying to University of Oregon, but I'm not sure if my SAT score is competitive. What's the average SAT score of admitted students? Thanks in advance!

5 months ago

UC Davis Admissions: GPA?

Hi there! I'm thinking about applying to UC Davis and I'd like to know how important GPA is in their admissions process. What kind of GPA should I aim for to be considered a competitive applicant?

5 months ago

Does being valedictorian guarantee admission to top colleges?

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 …

5 months ago

Yale Young Scholars Program Experiences

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 …

5 months ago

What do I need to know about Stanford University entrance requirements?

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 …

5 months ago

Getting into Princeton - GPA?

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 …

5 months ago

What's the cost of RIT tuition, room, and board?

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 …

5 months ago

Washington University in St. Louis average ACT & GPA?

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?

5 months ago

College GPA: weighted or unweighted?

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 …

5 months ago

Running a Student Council?

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 …

5 months ago

Is a 1010 SAT score considered good or bad?

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!

5 months ago

What should I prepare for the ACT?

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 …

5 months ago
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