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Hi, friends! Does anyone know if there's an application fee for applying to West Chester University? If so, how much is it and are there any fee waivers available? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I'm super into math, and I was thinking of participating in some math competitions to expand my skills and have fun. Do any of you know about any popular high school math competitions, b …

Hey guys, I'm looking to take the ACT sometime soon. Does anyone know how often the ACT is offered and the approximate months when it is administered?

Hey everyone, I came across the term 'provisional acceptance' while researching colleges, and I'm a bit confused. What does it mean when a college provisionally accepts students? Are there any conditi …

Hey guys, I know there's lots of stuff online about this, but I wanted to get opinions from the CollegeVine community. What do you think is a good SAT score to aim for? I'm aiming for top 50 schools, …

Hi all, I know May 1st is National College Decision Day, but as a junior, I'm still unsure of what I need to do by this deadline. Do I have to know which college I want to attend by May 1st, or is thi …

I've recently stumbled upon Otterbein University and I'm intrigued. What can you guys tell me about their admissions process and overall reputation as an institution? Any experiences, insights or info …

Hi there! I have a question about the University of Michigan. What ACT score should I aim for if I want a good chance of being admitted to UMich? Is there a specific range that they typically accept?

Hey everyone, I'm looking into Vassar College and I'm curious about their SAT score expectations. Does anyone know the typical range of SAT scores for admitted students?

Hey y'all! I'm taking AP Biology and I really want to score a 5 on the exam. What resources, strategies, or study techniques have you found helpful for getting a 5 on AP Bio? Thanks for sharing your e …

Hey everyone, I'm starting to plan my study schedule and I'd like to know when do AP exams usually happen? Are they all scheduled on the same week or spread throughout May?

Hi guys, I've heard there's an important FAFSA deadline in March. Can someone tell me the exact date? I don't want to miss it.

Hi all! I'm curious about the typical SAT score range for students who get accepted into Harvard. What kind of scores do I need to aim for to have a good shot at getting in?

Hi everyone, I just got my SAT scores back and got a 1260. I wanted to know if this is a good or bad score, and how it might impact my college applications. Thanks for any advice!

I'm filling out my college applications and I need to list some academic achievements. Can you guys help me out with some examples? Just trying to brainstorm what might count as an academic achievemen …

Hi everyone, I have a 3.8 unweighted GPA, and I'm curious how this translates into letter grades. Can someone help me out with converting it? Thanks in advance!

Hey there! I'm a junior in Florida and I've heard about the Bright Futures Scholarship. What's the application process like and what do I need to secure it? Any advice would be appreciated!

Hey everyone, I came across the term 'academic electives' while browsing college requirements. What exactly does it mean? Could you give me some examples of academic electives in high school?

Hi! I need some information about the SAT score range for Rutgers University. What are the 25th and 75th percentiles? I want to know if I should consider retaking the SAT to increase my chances of get …

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior who's considering attending a Jesuit college. What are some of the top Jesuit colleges out there? Thanks in advance!