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Hey everyone! I'm starting to prep for the SAT, and I'm wondering if any of you have some helpful tips or advice on how to study effectively. What resources should I check out? Thanks in advance!

Hi guys! Can someone please explain the difference between a weighted and an unweighted GPA? How do colleges view them differently in the admissions process?

So, I didn't take the SAT when I was in high school and now I'm thinking about going to college. Is it possible for adults to take the SAT, and if so, what's the process like? Do colleges view SAT sco …

Hey there, I'm currently researching the admissions process for Harvard, and I was wondering if anyone knows what an average ACT score is for students who were admitted? Trying to make sure I'm on the …

Hey everyone, I just got my ACT scores back and I got a 34. Is this a good score for applying to top colleges? Are there any schools where I would still be at a disadvantage with a 34?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm looking into Saint Xavier University as a potential college option. What's the acceptance rate for this school? Is it very competitive?

Hi there! So, I've done a good bit of community service throughout high school and I'd like to incorporate it into one of my college essays. Any suggestions on how to approach writing an essay about s …

So, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. From your experience, who would be the best people to ask? Teachers, coaches, club advisors... who tend …

Hey everyone, I'm applying to Sacred Heart University, and I'm wondering what the average SAT scores are for admitted students. Can anyone here help me with that? Thanks!

Hey y'all! I was wondering if there's any way to check my AP scores early? I'm really anxious to know how I did and if I got the scores I needed for college credit. Has anyone else managed to find a w …

Hey, I'm a junior in high school and I'm interested in applying to the University at Albany. What would be a competitive GPA for this school?

I'm thinking of running for a student council position at my school. Any tips or advice on how to effectively run a student council and make a positive impact?

Hi there! I'm currently researching the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and I can't seem to find the average ACT scores for admitted students. Any insights on this would be super helpful. Thank you …

Hi all, I've been hearing a lot about the college application process, but I'm not sure when I should actually start applying. Can someone give me an idea of the ideal timeline for getting started? Mu …

Hey guys, a little bit stressed out here. I want to start preparing for the SAT, but I'm not sure how to go about creating a schedule for it. Can anyone give me some tips or advice on how to come up w …

Hey all, I'm taking the ACT soon and I struggle a bit with the Reading section. I tend to run out of time or get overwhelmed by the passages. Does anyone have any advice or tips for conquering this pa …

Hey guys, I'm curious about Upper Iowa University and was wondering if anyone knows their acceptance rate? Additionally, do they have any specific GPA or test score requirements? It'd be great to know …

Hi, I'm taking AP Gov next semester and I want to start preparing early. Can anyone give me a rundown of the exam's format, like the number of questions, types of questions, and how it's scored? Thank …

Hey y'all, what's the average ACT score for students in Wisconsin? Just trying to see where I stand compared to others in my state.

I'm curious about SAT score statistics, like national and state averages and percentiles. Where can I find this information to better understand how I'm performing compared to my peers?