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What's the scoop on the largest high schools in the US in terms of student population? Does being part of such a big school have any advantages or disadvantages when applying for college?

Hey guys, first time AP test-taker here. I'm from the Class of 2024 and I've got this question swirling in my mind, when do our AP scores get released? Any info would be massively appreciated!

I've heard conflicting info on USC's admissions rate. Can any USC students or alum share some info? Want to know what I'm diving into. Thanks!

Hi guys, I'm starting the college application process soon, but I'm a bit confused about how the application cycles work. I know there's Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision... can someone g …

I came across something about 25/25 essay prompts for college applications and now I'm completely freaked. Could anyone help me understand what they mean and maybe how to tackle them? Any advice would …

Hey friends, does anyone have an idea about the 2024 AP Government score distribution? I kind of want to know where I stand in the big picture. Any help would be appreciated!

I'm a bit confused with how the scoring system works for AP Physics C Mechanics. Could any of you explain this to me? Also, what level of understanding or score would you suggest for me to aim to feel …

Hi all, I'm a bit anxious about college financials. I'm curious, is there an 'ideal' range of family income that can optimize the expected financial aid from FAFSA? I understand it depends on many fac …

I've just taken my ACT and I'm way too nervous as the result date approaches. Is there any way to get it sooner or is there an average waiting period everyone goes through?

So, I'm planning to apply to the University of California next year, but I'm not sure what to expect for the supplement essays. I've done some research, but couldn’t find specifics. Does anyone know w …

Hi everyone! My school has tasked me with coming up with a simple service project that we could do. I've been looking online for some ideas, but most of them seem pretty complicated. Any suggestions f …

I've been looking at Barnard University and I'm really interested. I'm curious about how competitive it is to get in. Do any of you know their acceptance rate? And while we're at it, any tips or sugge …

I appreciate any help! Can anyone direct me to some examples of high-scoring AP Lang synthesis essays? I think seeing some examples would help me understand how to structure my own essays and analyze …

Hey, does anyone know where I could find the Common Data Set for William and Mary? I've been doing a deep dive into some colleges and their data, and I can't seem to find this one. Could anyone point …

I'm in my junior year and starting to outline my college application essays. Specifically, I'm interested in the University of California, Berkeley. If anyone's got information or resources on what th …

Just out of curiosity, which do you think are the hardest degrees to get? Which have the most rigorous coursework or the lowest acceptance rates? Looking to challenge myself.

Hey guys, I'm a bit confused with the American high school system. Can someone help me understand what exactly is a 'Sophomore year'? What should my academic focus be during this year?

I've always dreamed of getting into Harvard and I'm trying to be realistic about my chances. Anyone know what the acceptance rate for Harvard is currently?

I'm pretty involved in academic competitions and have won few awards too. I'm a little bit confused about how best to reflect these in my applications. Is there any specific way to list them that coll …

Hey all, I'm currently a high school junior and bit overwhelmed with all the SAT prep material and stuff. I just wanted to get some advice on when would be a good time to take the SAT exam? I'm thinki …