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I've come across some AP score calculators online, but I'm unsure how reliable they are. I'm particularly interested in an AP Lang calculator for my class. Any thoughts or experiences with these calcu …

As the application season is approaching, I want to stand out among other applicants. So, I'm reaching out to ask what extracurricular activities you consider impressive or unique. Any examples or tho …

Hey folks, I've always been super fascinated by airplanes and how they work. Thus, I'm thinking of pursuing a major in Aircraft Engineering. Can someone guide me and share some top colleges known for …

I'm seriously thinking of pursuing Aerospace Engineering for my college major. I know reputation isn't everything, but does anyone have a list or recommendations of programs known to be strong in this …

Hi everyone! Planning to apply to UT Austin but I'm struggling to find details about their supplemental essays. Can somebody enlighten me? Thanks in advance.

I'm part of the debate team at my school and it's my turn to choose our next topic for practice. I'm looking for ideas beyond the usual ones. Could you guys suggest some interesting debate topics that …

Yo, interested in studying Meteorology but unsure about what type of colleges to look for. Can anyone provide some guidance on good meteorology programs?

Hi everyone, my guidance counselor has me super confused on which AP classes are considered 'hard' or 'easy.' Is there a general ranking I should be aware of?

Hey! I'm seriously considering pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering. Can anyone suggest some good colleges with strong aerospace programs?

Hello, guys! I'm a junior interested in politics and I am planning to participate in a summer program next year focused on political studies. However, the only information I am finding is about 'polit …

I'm having a tough time deciding what to major in. I'm interested in different fields, but some seem much more difficult than others. I was wondering, does choosing a 'difficult' degree affect admissi …

Looking down the road at the AP Lang exam and really want to start gearing up. Are there any proven strategies on how to effectively study? Is it true the structure and scoring have changed recently?

I need to deliver a persuasive speech for my public speaking class. Instead of going for the usual serious topics, I want to keep it light and fun. Any ideas for a fun topic that can still be persuasi …

So, I've been maintaining my GPA with my school's unique scale, but now I need to convert it into the standard 4.0 scale for college apps. Does anyone know of a reliable GPA conversion resource or can …

Hey y'all! Has anyone compiled a list of good colleges in Pennsylvania? I'm especially focused on those strong in the Humanities, but any direction would be a great help. Thanks in advance.

Hey guys, I'm considering applying to several CSU schools next year, but I'm a bit overwhelmed by the number of choices. I'm curious, what are the rankings of different CSU schools? And how much shoul …

Hey guys, I've been hearing a lot of buzz about changes to the SAT. Can anyone break down what these changes are and how they might impact my application process?

So, a career as an engineer pays well, but which engineering fields pay the best? I don't want to narrow my focus too early, but also, well, money matters. Could use some advice.

Hi there, I'm heavily invested in marine biology and really want to pursue it in college. Which colleges have strong marine biology programs? Any personal experiences? I'd love to hear your thoughts a …

Has anyone had experience with Jesuit schools? What makes them different/unique? Trying to diversify my college list and would appreciate any insight into their philosophy or teaching methods.