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Hey guys, I am trying to find some colleges that are either free to apply to or have lower application fees than most. Can anyone suggest some schools that are somewhat affordable in this respect but …

Hey there! I have a 3.85 unweighted GPA, and I'm wondering if it's considered a good GPA for college admissions. What kind of schools could I be a competitive applicant for with this GPA?

I've been thinking about taking the November SAT, but I still haven't registered yet. Can anyone tell me when the late registration deadline is for the November test? I'd really appreciate it, thanks!

Hey guys, I just got my ACT score back and I got a 36. I know it's the highest score possible, but is it as good as a perfect SAT in the eyes of top colleges?

I recently got my PSAT results, and my score is 1150. What do you guys recommend I do to improve for the next PSAT or upcoming SAT? Any specific resources or strategies to share?

Hey guys! I've been looking into applying to UConn, and I wanted to know if they're test optional or if I'll need to submit my SAT/ACT scores. Does anybody have any insight into their testing policy? …

I recently got a 96 on a big assignment and I'm not sure how this falls in terms of letter grades. Is a 96 an A in most grading systems, or do different schools have different thresholds for letter gr …

Hi! I recently received a 20 on my ACT. I know it's not the best score, but I'm wondering what colleges I should look into with this score? Are there any that would still accept me or should I retake …

Hi! I'm just wondering, does anyone know approximately how many students take the SAT each year? It would be interesting to know how we all stack up against each other.

Hey, everyone! I'm curious about which universities in the United States have the biggest student populations. Can anyone point me in the direction of a list of the 100 largest universities in the US? …

Hey everyone, I'm going to be taking the SAT soon and I'm not 100% sure how the grading system works. Can someone help explain the scoring process and how my overall score will be calculated?

Hey everyone, just wondering: what kind of awards and achievements should I aim to include in my college applications? I'd love to hear what you guys have won or achieved—give me some ideas and inspir …

I'm trying to make the most out of my high school experience and I want to find some interesting extracurricular activities to participate in. What are some of your favorite extracurriculars and why d …

I've been hearing a lot about the terms 'valedictorian' and 'salutatorian'. I know what a valedictorian is, but what exactly does 'salutatorian' mean?

Hey fellow students! What exactly is AP Seminar? I've heard a bit about it, but I'd like to understand more before deciding if I should take the course next year. Can anyone share some info?

So, my current GPA is 2.3 and I'm feeling a bit stressed about it. It's not the best, but is it really that bad? Are there any colleges that would still accept me with this GPA?

What's up everyone! I've been gathering info on Tulane University from PrepScholar but wanted to know if there's any additional insider knowledge that the website might not have mentioned. Anything's …

Hey there! So I want to balance my education with a pretty awesome social life. Can anyone tell me which college is considered the number one party college? What's campus life like there? Please share …

Hey everyone! I recently received a 1220 on my SAT and I'm a little stressed about it. Would you consider this a good or bad score? Where does this place me in terms of college admissions?

Hey everyone, I've been practicing SAT math questions, and I'm having a hard time with some of them. Can anyone recommend a resource or website that explains how to solve these problems step-by-step? …