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Sup, everybody? I'm seriously considering applying to Rice University. To see where I might stand in terms of GPA, does anyone know what the typical GPA is for admitted students? I'm trying to assess …
Hey guys, I'm a little bit confused. I've taken the ACT and have my score, but a lot of my friends are referencing their scores in terms of the SAT. Is there something known as an 'ACT to SAT conversi …
Hey, guys. I'm sitting for the SAT pretty soon and I've been wondering about the timing. How long does the test take? What's the earliest time it could start? Any help would be appreciated!
Hey everyone, AP history is kicking my butt. I've heard about these DBQ essays, but I'm not quite clear on what they are. Can anyone if you explain what they mean by 'Document-Based Question'? I'd be …
I was looking at some college application requirements, and noticed some things about class rank. But, uh... what exactly is a class rank? Does it matter a lot if mine's not top-tier? I'm kinda freaki …
So, I'm pretty interested in going into medicine, but I've been seeing this term 'pre-med' tossed around a lot and I'm not completely sure what it means. Is it a major? A track? Any clarification woul …
Hi everyone, was checking out some scholarships and came across the term NMSQT, but I'm not sure what it means or how it's relevant to me. Can someone please shed some light on this? Thanks in advance …
Hey guys, feeling kinda stressed about GPA stuff. I've heard the term 'weighted GPA,' but I'm not really clear on what it means. Does it have to do with harder classes counting more or something? Can …
Hey everyone, I'm just starting my college application journey. Harvard is one of the schools I'm really interested in but I'm not entirely sure what their SAT expectations are. I know the whole 'holi …
Hey peeps, getting a bit anxious about AP Biology Exam for 2025. Wondering if anyone has any insights or possible changes we should be aware of? Or just any tips in general to conquer this beast?
Hey people, just asking out of curiosity, what's the lowest score anyone can get on ACT? And, hypothetically speaking, if someone did get a low score, can they even consider applying to colleges?
Hello people, I got my ACT scores back and I'm kinda overwhelmed. How do these sections work? What score counts as 'good'? Could anyone out there break down what these ACT scores mean?
Hey everyone, I've been eyeing UCLA since middle school days. But I'm trying to work out what ACT score I should aim for. What's the usual ACT score range for incoming freshmen at UCLA?
Sup guys, I've got an ACT score but some schools seem more keen on SAT scores. Is there a direct translation between ACT and SAT scores? How do colleges convert these?
Hey everyone, I've been dreaming of Harvard since forever and working hard on my ACT to boost my potential admission. I'm a little bit frazzled though. Can anyone help me out with information on what …
I'm wondering when would be an optimal time to take the SAT for the first time? Is it better to get it out of the way earlier in junior year or would it make more sense to wait until I've finished mor …
Struggling to choose between ACT and SAT. Does one have an advantage over the other? Is there a reliable ACT to SAT conversion chart I could use as a reference? Any advice is much appreciated!
Hey guys, I've been stressing out about my ACT score recently. I scored a 29 and I'm trying to aim for Harvard. Is this good enough? I'm also engaged in a number of extracurriculars and my GPA is pret …
So I got my ACT result but I'm a bit confused. Can anybody explain how to read it, like how's it graded and what each score means?
Hey, anyone here applied to University of Tennessee Knoxville? What are their ACT score requirements? I'm starting to make my college list and trying to figure out where I stand.