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Hello! So, I'm a junior right now and I've been taking quite a few challenging classes throughout high school. My GPA is decent but not amazing. I'm worried that colleges might prefer a higher GPA wit …

Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior who has taken the ACT once and got a decent score. However, I'm not sure if it's good enough for my dream schools. Should I retake the test to try and get a high …

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Hi there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about college admissions. I know I need to take a standardized test, but I'm not sure which one to choose – the SAT or the ACT. Could someone please he …

Hey guys, I'm having a hard time deciding between taking AP courses and enrolling in a dual enrollment program at my local community college. Do colleges have a preference between the two? Thanks for …

Hey guys, I've been trying to show my interest in my dream college by attending virtual events and connecting with current students. I'm just curious if colleges really take demonstrated interest into …

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Hello everyone! I'll be taking the SAT/ACT soon, and I want to make sure I'm well-prepared. What are the best resources for studying, and how far in advance should I start? Thanks for your help!

Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I haven't taken the SAT or ACT yet. I'm not sure which test I should take, and I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on how to choose between the t …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I've recently taken both the SAT and ACT. I did well on both tests, but I'm not sure if I should submit both scores to colleges. Is it beneficial to submit both, or will …

Hey all! I'm planning to take the SAT/ACT soon, and I was just wondering how important these test scores are in the college admissions process. Should I be really worried if my scores aren't super hig …

Hey everyone, I'm starting to work on my college essays and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Is it generally okay to use the same essay for multiple college applications, or should I write a unique essa …

Hi everyone, I recently took the SAT and scored a 1350. I'm wondering if I should retake it to try for a higher score. Is it worth the time and effort, or should I focus on other parts of my applicati …