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Baffled about the calculators allowed on ACT. Help?

Hey, I'm prepping for the ACT and I've read contradictory things. Don't want any big day surprises. Can someone clarify which calculators are ACT-approved?

8 months ago

How much weight does Brown put on the SAT?

Rising junior here. I'm starting to plan for the SAT and Brown U is one of my dream schools. Just curious, does anyone know how heavily Brown weights SAT scores in their admissions process? Is standar …

8 months ago

Brooklyn College GPA requirements: How strict are they?

Hey guys, so Brooklyn College is one of my top choices. I've been reviewing their GPA requirements and am wondering how strict they are about them? Do they have a hard cut-off, or is there leeway if t …

8 months ago

Boston College SAT Scores - Average?

Hey everyone! So, Boston College really caught my eye and I'd love to know more about the average SAT scores there. What's the usual range applicants have when applying to BC? Thanks!

8 months ago

Berklee College of Music Requirements - Need Some Insight

I'm thinking about applying to Berklee College of Music and I'm wondering what they typically look for in applicants. Do they require auditions for all their programs or is it only for certain ones?

8 months ago

UC Berkeley Admission Requirements: More Details, Anyone?

I've been browsing around but I'm a little lost. What are the crucial things to nail down when applying to UC Berkeley? What kind of SAT scores, GPA, extracurriculars do they typically prefer?

8 months ago

What's The Average GPA of Students Admitted into Berkeley?

What's up, guys? So, I'm really keen on applying to Berkeley but I'm not sure where I stand GPA-wise. Does anyone know what the average GPA of admitted students is?

8 months ago

Berkeley Application Deadline: Need Clarification

Quick question, y'all, when's the latest I can turn in my application for Berkeley? I know I should be aiming to submit as early as possible, but I want to make sure I'm aware of the hard deadlines.

8 months ago

What's the required GPA for getting into Baylor University?

Hey! So, Baylor has been on my radar. I'm trying hard to stay competitive, but I need to know, what's the required GPA for admission? I know the higher the better, but it would be great to have a targ …

8 months ago

Impact of B and B- on GPA

Hello cool peeps! Quick question, what's the difference between a B and a B- on a GPA scale? And how badly can they affect my overall GPA? I'm a bit confused and stressed. Any help would be much appre …

8 months ago

Queries about UNC SAT scores

Yo everyone! I'm a tarheels fan and keen on applying to UNC. What are their average SAT scores? And do they look beyond these scores when reviewing applications? I got about average the first time but …

8 months ago

What's the average SAT for Notre Dame?

Hey there! So I've been eyeing University of Notre Dame for their STEM program, but I’m a bit concerned about my SAT score. Anyone knows what's the average SAT score for admitted students over there?

8 months ago

How to Ace the APUSH AP exam?

Is APUSH as tough as they say? The material is dense, and I'm slightly anxious about the AP exam at the end of the school year. Any study tips, recommended resources, or general advice on approaching …

8 months ago

AP Tests in Junior Year, How to Prepare?

Hey folks, I'm kinda freaking out about my AP exams next year. Any advice on how much studying I should do, best resources, when to start preparing, or anything else that could help?

8 months ago

Dissecting the AP Psych Pass Rate

Hey, here's a stressed junior who's wondering about the pass rate for the AP Psych exam. It seems to be higher than other AP tests. Is the exam easier, or is there some other reason? Anyone have any i …

8 months ago

Comprehensive AP List?

Hey guys, been doing some planning for next year and was wondering if there's a comprehensive list of all available AP courses out there I can refer to. I'm trying to map out my last two years in high …

8 months ago

Looking for AP English Book Recommendations

Yo! I'm going to be in AP English next year and I'm trying to get a head start on the reading. If anyone has any book recommendations or any list they could share, that'd be great. Thanks!

8 months ago

AP International Diploma - Worth the Effort?

Hey everyone, I've recently been considering going for the AP International Diploma. To anyone who pursued this, was it worth all the extra work? How has it impacted your college applications or acade …

8 months ago

Getting access to past AP Bio Exams

Hey there! I'm trying to study smart for the upcoming AP Bio test, and I was wondering if anyone knew where to find past AP Bio exams for practice? Any tips/advisor on how to work with old exams to im …

8 months ago

What are all the school subjects that can help me in college?

Hey guys, what school subjects would be really beneficial for me to focus on now, as a high school junior, to have a leg up in college? I've been taking a mix of everything but not sure which ones wil …

8 months ago
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