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Hey everyone! I'm currently in AP Physics 1 and aiming for a 5. How exactly does the scoring work though? I've heard about this 'curve' thing - does it mean that it's based on how everyone else does o …
Hey, all! I'm considering starting a club at school but I'm in need of some inspiration. Could you share what unique or interesting clubs you've either started or been a part of? Bonus points for club …
Hi all! I've heard in our school about this thing called a 'Senior Project' – and many of my senior peeps have undertaken these. Can someone explain what exactly is a senior project, and how important …
Hello, I'm seriously considering law school post-college. I know law schools generally accept all types of majors, but are there are any specific prerequisite courses I should look into taking during …
Science has always intrigued me and I'm planning on majoring in a science subject. However, I want to challenge myself! What is considered the hardest science subject in college and why?
I'm starting to draft my UChicago supplemental essays and finding them a little tricky. I've heard they look for creativity but I'm not sure to what extent. Does anyone have any advice on how to appro …
Hey guys, I'm working on my Middlebury application and am tackling the supplemental essays now. Has anyone gone through the process and got any tips?
Hey guys, I'm a junior planning on going pre-med. I've been hearing a lot about how undergraduate colleges can affect your chances of getting into med school. Specifically, that med schools look at th …
Greetings everyone. Just started brainstorming for next year's applications and I'm a bit stuck. I remember reading somewhere that discussing controversial topics in your college essays can be risky, …
Hey everyone, I've been thinking about starting a new club at my high school next year. I'm in need of some inspiration. What kind of clubs did you start or wish you had at your school? What were your …
I've been googling around but I'm getting a few different numbers for UC Berkeley's admission rate. Wondering if anybody out there has a reliable idea of what exactly the acceptance rate is these days …
A bit stressed out junior here! I'm considering applying for Harvard's REA program next year. Are there any stats available on the acceptance rate for this program specifically? I want to understand m …
Hello! I'm new to AP Music Theory and was wondering how they calculate the grades? Also, is the cutoff for a 5 usually high?
I just received my PSAT results and it looks like I may have a shot at National Merit– woohoo! Does anyone have some advice to push my score up to qualifying range in senior year? Would love some tips …
I'm stressing out about what major to choose in college. What I really want to know is which major would lead to the easiest path to finding a job after graduation? I'm aware that passion matters, but …
Hi, friends! I've been thinking about studying engineering in college, but I've heard that some engineering majors are really hard. In your opinion, which are the most difficult engineering majors?
I want to apply to USC, but I've heard that acceptance rates can vary depending on the major you apply for. Does anyone have info on how drastically the acceptance rate can change based on your chosen …
Anyone else preparing for the AP German exam? I'm a bit anxious and was wondering what to expect in terms of format and the types of questions they normally ask.
Anybody know how to equate a PSAT score to the SAT? I'm trying to gauge how I might perform on the real test, based off my PSAT results. Thanks in advance for any help.
Hi there, so I'm a junior trying to figure out what field I might want to go into. I'd like to challenge myself. What are some of the most challenging undergraduate degrees out there, according to you …