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Can you use a calculator in AP Physics 2?

Hi guys, was curious about the AP Physics 2 exam - are we allowed to use calculators? If yes, what kind? Any thought-out advice is welcome.

a year ago

On the Hunt for Music Major Colleges

I am in love with music and want to major in it - no question about it. I could really use some pointers on colleges that are known for their music programs. Could anyone help me out here? I would rea …

a year ago

Optimizing Use of Calculators in AP Calculus BC Exam

Hey guys, does anyone have any resources on how to effectively use a calculator for the Calculus BC exam? I've heard it's allowed and I want to make sure I'm utilizing it fully during the test to incr …

a year ago

Animation Schools: Recommendations?

Hey y'all! I'm super passionate about animation and I'm trying to figure out the top schools for it. Can anyone recommend good schools for pursuing an animation degree? But also, what's the job outloo …

a year ago

Guide for Duke University's Supplemental Essays?

Hi everyone, I'm very interested in Duke University and with application deadlines approaching, I could use help with their supplemental essays. Can anyone brief me on the kind of prompts to expect or …

a year ago

Examples of Persuasive Speeches Anyone???

I'm totally out of ideas for my speech n' debate club. Could you guys share some great examples of persuasive speeches to help me get an idea?

a year ago

Looking for Good Community Service Ideas

Hi everyone, I'm in the midst of building my college application and am looking to get involved in some community service activities. I want to be a part of activities that really make a difference. D …

a year ago

Need examples for AP Language and Composition essays

I'm currently prepping for the AP Language and Composition exam. Anyone have any sample essays they could share? Specifically, I'm interested in the argumentative and rhetorical analysis ones.

a year ago

Predicting AP Euro DBQ Topics

Hey guys, is there any known pattern or strategy in predicting the DBQ topics for the AP Euro exam? I know that no one can predict them with certainty, but any insight could be useful. What are your t …

a year ago

AP Lang scoring breakdown?

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows how AP Lang and Comp scores are calculated? Any insights into the different components and weightage?

a year ago

Where to Study Environmental Science in College?

Hello, everyone. I'm a junior in high school, and I'm pretty passionate about environmental issues and thinking about majoring in environmental science. Does anyone have any recommendations for colleg …

a year ago

Insight into AP History Scores

Hey everyone, I've taken a couple AP History classes and I'm curious about the average scores students get on these exams. Are there any resources to check out previous years' score distributions, or …

a year ago

Searching for Remote Internships

Hi guys, pretty stressed about my lack of experience, so, I was wondering if anyone could recommend good remote internships for high school students? I'm interested in science, but open to any suggest …

a year ago

Choosing the Right College Major as an Extrovert

Hey guys, I'm an extroverted person who thrives in social settings. Any recommendations for college majors that would be a good fit for extroverts like me?

a year ago

Making the Most of AP Calculus BC Calculator Use

Hey everyone, I'm currently in AP Calculus BC and I'm trying to figure out my calculator situation. What are some tips for using it effectively during homework and exams? Are there any specific functi …

a year ago

Fun Activities for High Schoolers?

Why's high school all study and no play? Any ideas on fun activities I could get involved in, to take the edge off the stress and still look good on a college app?

a year ago

Total Number of High Schools in the US?

Out of curiosity, how many high schools are there in America? Tried Googling but got some conflicting answers. Anyone has a reliable source?

a year ago

Understanding AP Calculus BC Score Distributions?

Hey folks, I'm a junior and I just took my AP Calculus BC exam but I'm still a little confused about how the whole score distribution thing works. Can any of you explain how the score distributions fo …

a year ago

Marine Biology College Programs

I've always been fascinated by the ocean and its creatures, so I'm considering studying marine biology in college. Can anyone suggest some standout schools with marine biology programs?

a year ago

Understanding Caltech Admissions

As I dive into my junior year, Caltech's on my dream list. Does anyone have insights about what Caltech's admissions process looks like? Any tips on how I can improve my application for their engineer …

a year ago
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