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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 …

2 years 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 …

2 years 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?

2 years 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 …

2 years 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?

2 years 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?

2 years 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 …

2 years 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?

2 years 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 …

2 years ago

How can I understand the AP Human Geo scoring system?

Hey guys! I've been wrapping my head around the AP Human Geography points system. Anyone know how the exam scores are calculated? I'm trying to get an idea of how many points I might need to aim for o …

2 years ago

What's the Acceptance Rate by Major at Clemson?

Hi all, I'm in my junior year and doing some college research. I'm interested in Clemson University, but I know the acceptance rate can vary by major. Does anybody know where I can find information on …

2 years ago

Best Timing for SAT?

I'm trying to understand when's the best time to take my SAT? I'm a junior right now. Shall I take it now or wait till senior year? Any advice would be super helpful. Thank you!

2 years ago

Help Needed with Persuasive Speech

So, I've got this assignment to write a persuasive speech for my English class. The problem is, I have no clue where to start. Do you guys know of any good examples or resources to help me, or any tip …

2 years ago

What are some standout Community Service ideas for Potential College Students?

So, I know volunteering is pretty important to colleges, and I like helping out anyway. But I also want my community service to stand out. Anyone has any unique or interesting community service ideas …

2 years ago

Public Ivy Schools: Worth it?

Hey everyone! I've just started senior year and I'm working on finalizing my school list. I've been considering public ivy schools. Are there any particular ones that you'd recommend? Also, how compet …

2 years ago

Anyone used the AP Art History calculator?

Hey guys! I'm taking AP Art History this year and I saw this AP Art History score calculator online. Has anyone used this before? Does it give an accurate estimate for the exam scores? I'm worried and …

2 years ago

Ideal Topic for Informative Speeches?

Hey Folks! I'm doing an informative speech for my Oral Communication class, and I'm struggling to come up with a good topic. I want it to be something engaging but also relevant to our lives as high s …

2 years ago

American University's admission rate?

Hey guys, I'm considering applying to American University. Could anyone tell me about their admission rate and how competitive it is? I'm also interested in knowing more about the campus life and acad …

2 years ago

What's the distribution of AP Psych scores?

Is there anybody here who could help me understand how the AP Psychology score distribution works? I am trying to get a sense of how well I would need to do to get a good score.

2 years ago

Need an Example of a LOCI. Help?

Hello! I'm panicked about getting waitlisted and want to start practicing a letter of continued interest. Can someone share a sample to give me a sense of what it should look like and what to include …

2 years ago
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