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I'm taking the AP World History exam in 2025 and I'm curious about what topics you guys think might be heavily featured. Of course, I'll study everything thoroughly, but it never hurts to be extra pre …
So, I've heard that UVa (University of Virginia) is kind of a tough nut to crack when it comes to admissions and I'm a little bit stressed about it. Does anyone have any recent info on their acceptanc …
So, I live in NYC and I'm looking into high schools here. I've seen so many lists ranking the 'top ten' high schools in NYC. What factors generally go into these rankings? Academics, extracurriculars, …
I'm trying to build out my resume and get more involved in the community. Does anyone have some interesting examples or ideas for volunteer work or community service that is doable for a high schooler …
I've got a question about the AP Language argument essay. What kind of arguments tend to score higher? Is it more about the quality of your argument or the way you structure your essay?
Hey everyone, I'm planning to apply to Yale and I'm curious about the short answer section of the application. Does anyone have any tips or examples of successful responses? I want to make sure mine a …
I'm a bit confused here. I know that the Ivy League is a group of eight private schools, but are there related educational institutions that are public, or is Ivy League exclusively private? Thanks to …
I've been assigned to write an argumentative essay for my AP English class. I really want to write about a compelling and unique topic. Any stellar ideas out there?
Hello everyone! I'm considering taking the AP French test. What are your thoughts on its difficulty and the format of the exam? Is it a good choice for someone passionate about the language?
As someone who's really into science, I'm trying to figure out which science major I should pursue in college. I'm interested in a lot of fields, like biology, chemistry, and physics, but I'm not sure …
Hey everyone, I'm just wondering at what time do the AP test scores typically become available? I plan to take a couple of tests this year and I know the waiting will kill me a bit! Any info would be …
AP Chem is throwing me for a loop, to say the least. Especially the multiple-choice questions! Does anyone have advice on how to tackle this for the exam?
I'm a junior and just found out my school requires a certain number of community service hours to graduate. What types of community service have others done that are both fulfilling and can help with …
I'm really interested in STEM and want to use my summer break to gain some more experience in the field. I'm currently looking into summer programs that cater specifically to high school students. Can …
Hey everyone! I'm wondering if there are any good online summer classes I can take as a high school student. I'm mainly interested in courses that offer academic credit or could make my college applic …
Sup y'all, I'm part of our high school's debate team and we're brainstorming for new, interesting topics to tackle. What are the hot debate topics right now that high schoolers should be engaging with …
Hey all, I would love any help you can give me finding some example essays for the AP Language exam. I've been practicing, but I want to see what top-scoring essays look like. Appreciate any suggestio …
Hi, I'm currently in my junior year, and University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) is high on my college list. I'm contemplating applying early action. Does anybody know their early action acceptance rate? A …
I'm a junior interested in Georgetown. I've been trying to figure out their acceptance rate to get an idea of my chances. Would anyone be able to provide the recent average admit rate for Georgetown?
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I love languages. I'm wondering, though, about colleges with foreign language requirements. Do all schools require this or does it vary? Can anybody clear this up for me?