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I'm a junior and I just got my ACT score back... I got a 15. Is that a terrible score? How can I improve before applying to colleges? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Hey guys, I'm currently studying for my AP World History exam and looking for more practice tests. What are your go-to resources and websites for finding practice tests? Any specific books you'd recom …

Hello guys, I'm interested in applying to Seton Hall University. Does anyone know what their application fee is, and is there any chance to get a fee waiver? Thank you in advance!

I've heard about the ACT Black Book as a useful study resource. Anyone here used it for their ACT prep? If so, do you think it's worth getting? Thanks!

Hey everybody, I'm looking into the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship and I'm not quite sure about the qualifications for it. I know there are different levels, so what do I need to do to get the mos …

I'm planning to apply to Miami University of Ohio, and I wanted to know the average GPA of admitted students. If I'm below the average, should I still apply or pick another school?

Hi everyone, I'm taking AP Statistics next year and I'm in need of some good resources for practice exams. I know it's early, but I want to start familiarizing myself now. Does anyone know of any trus …

Hi everyone, I'm working on my Harvard app right now, and I'm curious about the role of supplementary materials (like a portfolio, research papers, etc.). How important are they for my application, an …

I'm an incoming freshman in Illinois and I want to make sure I meet all the state requirements for high school graduation. What are the main requirements, including courses and credits, that I need to …

I'm planning on taking the ACT soon, and I've heard mixed opinions on its difficulty. How hard is the ACT, and what are some effective strategies to prepare for it?

Hi there! I'd like to apply to Penn State next year and I'm wondering what the specific acceptance requirements are. I want to make sure I'm on the right track. Thanks!

Lately, I've been struggling with reading comprehension, and it's been affecting both my in-school performance and standardized test scores. Any advice on how to read and comprehend better?

I've noticed that some colleges have rolling admissions, and I'm curious as to why they do this. What are the benefits for a college to have this type of admissions policy? Thanks for any info you can …

Hi, I'm a junior with a 3.24 GPA, and I'm starting to stress about college applications. Will my GPA limit my options significantly? What kind of schools should I be looking at with this GPA?

Hey everyone! I'm just starting to prep for the ACT and I really want to do well on it. Can you give me any advice or share some resources that might help me in my preparation journey? I appreciate an …

Hi! I'm looking into Ole Miss as a potential college choice. Does anyone know how much the tuition and fees are?

Hey, quick question: what are the general deadlines by which I should be signing up to take the SAT to make sure I have enough time to send my scores to colleges?

Hi everyone! I'm looking into Liberty University and was wondering about the cost. How much is their tuition per year? Does anyone have any info on financial aid options?

Hey AP Lit students! I'm planning to take the AP Lit exam next year, and I'd like to get an idea of the exam's format so that I can start studying accordingly. Can anyone share their experience with t …

Hi everyone! I'm really interested in New College of Florida, and I'd like to know more about their GPA requirements. What's the average GPA for admitted students? Also, what GPA should I aim for to h …