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Desperate for AP Pre-Calc grade insights

Hey everyone, currently experiencing pre-calc panic. I've taken multiple practice tests and tried to assess my situation, but I need more info. Anyone know how the AP Pre Calc grades are calculated, o …

a year ago

Spanish Subject Requirement for Admissions?

Currently in my third year of Spanish and I'm wondering if colleges typically require a specific level of foreign language study for admission? Any insight would be much appreciated.

a year ago

Epic Topic Ideas for College Essays?

Hey there! I'm just getting a head start on my college application essays, and let me tell you, it's turning out to be harder than I thought. Got any go-to topics or unique prompts that I could use?

a year ago

Brainstorming Ideas for Argumentative Essays

I got an assignment for an argumentative essay and I'm pretty stuck. Any good ideas out there that I could use?

a year ago

Accessing National Merit Scholars List

Stressing a bit. I'm hoping to become a National Merit Scholar, but don’t really know what kind of competition I'm up against. Does anyone know where I could find a list of prior years' National Merit …

a year ago

How to convert scored PSAT score to an equivalent SAT one?

I took my PSAT and I'm trying to gauge how I would do on the SAT. Is there a reliable way to convert my scores? And if so, what's the process?

a year ago

Hardest APs ranked?

Looking ahead at my senior year schedule, I may want to challenge myself with a tough AP course. Can anyone share their personal ranking or experiences with the difficulty levels of various AP classes …

a year ago

UC Berkeley: Out-of-State Acceptance Rate?

Hey guys, I'm an out-of-state student and UC Berkeley is my dream school. What's the acceptance rate for students like me? Is it much more competitive than for California residents?

a year ago

How do I get into Harvard?

Ok, before anyone says anything, yes, I know it's a long shot. But Harvard is my dream school and I want to do everything in my power to get in. Is there a certain GPA or other specific criteria they …

a year ago

Keeping Track of Coke Scholarship Applications

Hi everyone, I want to apply for the Coca-Cola scholarship but I'm not sure when the deadline is. Also, if anyone out here who got selected before could share tips or their experience, that would be g …

a year ago

Barnard Acceptance Rate 2025 Expectations?

Hey y'all, I know it's still early but I'm stressing about college applications. Does anyone have any predictions or insights on what the Barnard acceptance rate might look like in 2025?

a year ago

Finding the right animation program

Hey, guys. I'm a junior and super into animation. I'm starting to look at colleges and I was wondering if y'all had any suggestions for colleges with great animation programs? I truly would appreciate …

a year ago

Timeframe for SAT Score Release?

So, I'm a bit confused about the whole SAT results timeline. After the tests are taken, how long do the results typically take to come out? Is there a set timeframe or does it vary? I just want to be …

a year ago

AP Physics 2 Test Format

I'm currently preparing for the AP Physics 2 test and was wondering if I could get some clarity on the exam format, specifically the balance between multiple choice and free response questions?

a year ago

Tips on Withdrawing a College Application?

Hey all, I've recently committed to a college that I'm super excited about. However, I still have some outstanding applications. What's the process like to withdraw these? Should I email the respectiv …

a year ago

Which Colleges Have the Highest Tuition?

I'm curious, what are some of the most expensive colleges in the U.S. in terms of tuition? Not that I'm aiming to go there, just want to know my potential debt ceiling haha.

a year ago

Data on UC Irvine?

Hey, I came across something called the Common Data Set while I was researching UC Irvine. But now I'm totally lost what the heck is this thing? How do I make sense of it? And how might the informatio …

a year ago

Help regarding all CSUs

Can anyone give me a rundown on all California State Universities (CSUs)? I know there's a bunch, like Long Beach, Fullerton, and San Diego, but I want to know more about each one's unique strengths a …

a year ago

Can anyone provide advice on answering Harvard's essay questions?

As a prospective Harvard applicant, I'm a bit nervous about tackling their essay questions. If anyone here has been through the process, could you provide any tips or tricks you learned along the way? …

a year ago

High Acceptance Rate Medical Schools in California

Hi there! I'm hoping to study medicine in California, but also want to be practical. Are there any medical schools known to have higher acceptance rates?

a year ago
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