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Hey everyone! I've been part of my school's yearbook committee since freshman year, and I'm wondering if this counts as an extracurricular activity when applying to colleges? Would it be something wor …
I'm a little confused about the digital SAT and how it's scored. Is there any difference between the scoring of paper SAT and digital SAT? If so, what are the differences and how should I approach pre …
Hey, I'm currently searching for colleges but money is a bit of an issue for me. Can anyone recommend some affordable colleges with decent programs? I'm open to public and private options. Thanks!
Hey everyone! So, I only have a month left before my SAT date, and I still have a ton to study. Do you think it's possible to significantly improve my scores in that short amount of time? If so, any t …
Hello there! I'm a junior who's really interested in applying to Brown University. I was wondering if someone could tell me the current acceptance rate. Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone! I'm prepping for the ACT, and I'm wondering if any of you have suggestions on key formulas I should definitely memorize before the test? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Hey everyone, I'm a bit stressed about standardized testing and just wanted to know if there's any reason I shouldn't take both the SAT and ACT? Would taking both help improve my chances at college ad …
Hi everyone, I'm starting to plan out my college application process and I'm a little bit stressed about writing UC essays. Any advice on how to approach the prompts or any resources that helped you g …
Hi! I recently took the SAT and got a 950. I'm a bit stressed about it, and I'm not sure if this is a good enough score. Should I retake the SAT? What kind of colleges would I have a chance at with th …
Hi everyone, I've been checking out Muhlenberg College lately and it seems like a great fit for me. I'm just curious about what the average GPA is for admitted students. If anyone has any info on this …
Hello! I'm getting ready to take the ACT in October, and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice or words of wisdom for test day. Super nervous about it, so any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior considering Auburn University as one of my top choices. Does anyone know the average GPA of admitted students or what I should aim for to have a good chance of g …
Hello! I'm really interested in Division 1 basketball, and I wanted to know how many Division 1 basketball programs are in the United States? Any info would be much appreciated!
Hey, I'm studying for my AP US History exam and I'm looking for some free practice tests to help me prepare. Anyone have any links or resources they could share? Thanks so much!
Hey y'all, just wondering what GPA I need to be competitive at Mount Holyoke. I know they are a pretty selective college, but I wanna make sure I'm in the ballpark. Any input would be greatly apprecia …
Hey everyone, I was just wondering if the University of Alabama has a test-optional policy for SAT/ACT scores? My scores aren't the strongest, so it'd be great to know if they're necessary for the app …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to work on my college applications and I hear the Common App is a major timesaver. Is there a list of schools that accept the Common App? Ideally, I'd like to apply to most …
Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and NYU is one of my top choices. I'd love to hear some advice or experiences from you guys. What should I focus on to improve my chances of getting in? ECs? GPA? …
Hey everyone! I'm trying to find colleges with the lowest tuition costs. I know that community colleges are generally less expensive, but are there any four-year colleges/universities that are known f …
I've been practicing for the ACT math section, and I'm just curious if there's any calculus on the test? I'm not too great at it, so I'm hoping there isn't. Can anyone confirm this for me?