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Hello all, I'm about to apply to UC Berkeley soon and I am wondering how much their application fee is. And, is it possible to get a fee waiver?

Hey everyone! I'm studying for APES and could really use some practice multiple-choice questions. Got any credible sources to recommend?

I'm considering taking AP Environmental Science next year but not quite sure yet. For those who've taken it, what's it like? How heavy is the workload and what type of content is covered?

Out here trying to figure out how challenging the AP World History exam really is. On average, what scores do students usually get? And what does it take to bag a 5?

Just thought I'd ask if anyone could help me understand AP testing scores. How are they determined and what does each score mean in terms of college credit?

So, I've been stressing over the AP tests. Heard that some of them have killer passing rates. Could someone enlighten me what factors affect these passing rates? Also, which AP tests generally have th …

Hey everyone, I'm not totally understanding the AP test grading process. Can anyone break down how they calculate the scores? Do different sections weigh differently? Thanks in advance!

Hi folks! I’ve been looking into California State University Northridge (CSUN) and trying to figure out what GPA I need for admission. Can anyone help me out? Thanks a lot!

What's up guys? So I'm really interested in California Institute of Technology. But the one thing I'm unsure about is their GPA requirement. Any of you know what that might be? Thank you!

Hi everyone, bit stressed about all this college stuff. Specifically worried about Stanford University's expectations. Does anyone know what their typical GPA requirement is?

My ultimate goal is to work in law enforcement, and I'm looking for colleges that can help me get there. What are some schools with strong programs for this? I appreciate any suggestions you all can g …

I'm super into art, it's totally my thing, and I want to study it in college. Could anyone recommend good art schools in the USA or programs that have a strong emphasis on art? Thanks in advance!

This is kinda embarrassing but, uhhh, how do I access my SAT scores when they come out? Is there a specific website or something? I took them recently and have no clue how to check them.

Any MIT students or alumni out there? I'm a junior with a dream of getting into MIT - yeah, I know it's a reach, who isn't it a reach for? But seriously, I'd appreciate any tips or insight into what i …

Hey everyone, I'm planning on applying to Elon University and was interested to know, what’s their average admitted student's GPA? Can anybody clarify if they look favourably at weighted over unweight …

Hi there, Elon University is one of my top choices, but I'm a bit panicked about my GPA. What kind of GPAs do students admitted to Elon usually have? Do AP classes help with increasing the rate of acc …

Hello, I'm a rising junior looking at East Carolina University. I'm curious to know what the average GPA is for admitted students there. Does anyone know if they prefer a weighted or unweighted GPA?

Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to UW-Eau Claire. I was wondering if any of you knew about their acceptance rate? Is it a highly competitive school or more on the approachable side? Any advice …

Hey fam, for my English class I've been assigned to do a speech. To be honest, public speaking isn't my forte, so I'm trying to find an easy topic that I can cover well. Any suggestions?

Yo, I'm looking at colleges right now and I'm realizing I'm not sure what I want to major in. Just for reference, what are some easier Bachelor's degrees to take on?