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Is being part of the yearbook considered an extracurricular?

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 …

7 months ago

Scoring of the digital SAT

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 …

7 months ago

Looking for cheap colleges. Any suggestions?

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!

7 months ago

Can I effectively study for the SAT in just one month?

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 …

7 months ago

What is the acceptance rate at Brown University?

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!

7 months ago

ACT prep: Best formulas to remember?

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!

7 months ago

Can I take both the SAT and ACT?

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 …

7 months ago

Suggestions for writing UC essays?

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 …

7 months ago

Is a 950 SAT score good, or should I be worried?

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 …

7 months ago

What's the average GPA for admitted students at Muhlenberg College?

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 …

7 months ago

ACT Test in October: any advice?

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!

7 months ago

What GPA do I need to get into Auburn?

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 …

7 months ago

Number of Division 1 basketball programs?

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!

7 months ago

Where can I find a free APUSH practice test?

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!

7 months ago

Mount Holyoke Average GPA—How competitive?

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 …

7 months ago

Is University of Alabama test-optional?

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 …

7 months ago

Which schools use the Common 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 …

7 months ago

Tips for getting into NYU?

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? …

7 months ago

Least expensive college tuition?

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 …

7 months ago

Is There Calculus on the ACT?

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?

7 months ago
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