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How important are AP scores for college admissions?

Do colleges focus on the AP Lang and Comp exam score when making admissions decisions? I'm trying my best, but I'm not 100% confident in my performance. Is there anything I should keep in mind if my s …

11 months ago

U of Minnesota ACT score average?

Hi guys! I'm thinking about applying to the University of Minnesota and I'm curious about their average ACT score for admitted students. Does anyone have any idea?

11 months ago

Is History a difficult major?

I've always loved learning about history and I'm considering majoring in it in college. But before I commit, I'd like to know how challenging it might be. If you majored in history or know someone who …

11 months ago

Game Design Programs in Different Schools?

Hey there! I'm a junior interested in pursuing game design as a career, and I want to study it in college. Can anyone recommend schools with good game design programs? Also, what should I look for whe …

11 months ago

ACT practice tips for a fellow junior?

Hey guys! I'm a junior and just started prepping for the ACT. I would really appreciate some advice on how to effectively practice for the ACT. What resources have worked well for you?

11 months ago

APES Exam Overview

Hey everyone, I'm currently in my AP Environmental Science (APES) class and I'm looking for a good overview of the exam. What are the most important things I should know and focus on?

11 months ago

Average GPA for University of South Carolina?

Hi there! I've been looking into the University of South Carolina, and I'm curious about what the average GPA is for admitted students. Can anyone help me with this information so I can gauge how comp …

11 months ago

What are the SAT requirements for Colgate University?

Hi guys, I'm a high school junior interested in applying to Colgate University. Can someone let me know the SAT requirements for the University? Do they have a minimum score or a range that they look …

11 months ago

What's a Good AP Passing Score?

Just a quick question—what's typically considered a 'passing score' for an AP exam? I know the scale goes from 1-5, but what do most colleges consider a good score? Thanks!

11 months ago

What's a good ACT score for UNC Chapel Hill?

UNC Chapel Hill is one of my dream schools, and I'm wondering what ACT score range I should aim for to give myself a good chance of getting in. Does anyone have any idea about their average ACT scores …

11 months ago

Science competitions for high schoolers: Which ones should I consider?

I'm a junior in high school, and I'm very passionate about science. I want to participate in some science competitions this year. Can anyone suggest which ones are worth considering? Any advice or per …

11 months ago

AP Human Geography Study Tips?

Hey everyone! I'm taking AP Human Geography this year and I want to do well on the exam. Does anyone have advice or resources for studying? What worked best for you in the past?

11 months ago

Clemson Superscoring?

Hey everyone, does anyone know if Clemson University has a superscoring policy for standardized tests like the SAT or ACT? Thanks for any info!

11 months ago

Cal State Long Beach Computer Science Acceptance Rate

Hey folks! I've been researching the Computer Science program at Cal State Long Beach and it sounds like a great fit for me. Anyone knows what the acceptance rate is for this specific program? Does it …

11 months ago

Weighted or Unweighted GPA: What do colleges ask for?

Hi everyone! So, I've been stressing a bit over whether colleges ask for my weighted or unweighted GPA when I'm applying. Does it differ between colleges or do most prefer one over the other? I just w …

11 months ago

Best AP Calc AB Full Practice Exam Resources?

I'm getting ready to study for the AP Calc AB exam and was wondering if anyone could recommend some good resources for full practice exams. I'd really appreciate it if you could point me towards any r …

11 months ago

How important are average SAT scores for colleges?

Hey all, I'm a high school junior trying to understand the importance of average SAT scores when applying to colleges. How much do colleges weigh SAT scores in their admissions decisions? Should I rea …

11 months ago

List of Early Action Colleges?

Hey guys! I'm starting to work on my college applications and want to apply to some schools with early action deadlines. Can anyone help me out with a list of colleges that offer early action, or poss …

11 months ago

Preparing for the AP Stats exam - how to manage time?

Hey guys, I'm a junior currently taking AP Stats. I'm trying to figure out how I should manage my time while preparing for the exam. What would be a reasonable study schedule and should I focus more o …

11 months ago

What is score choice?

Hey everyone! I've heard about something called 'score choice' for SAT and ACT scores, but I'm not quite sure what it is. Can someone explain how it works and the benefits of using it? Thanks!

11 months ago
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