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Understanding AP Stats Scores

All right, so I just took my AP Stats exam and I'm pretty nervous to know my score. Could someone please explain what's considered a good score and what could it mean regarding college credits?

2 years ago

Most affordable universities?

Hey guys, I'm starting to look at colleges and I'm a bit worried about affordability. I know education is an investment but the cost is really intimidating. Do you have any recommendations for college …

2 years ago

Calc AB or BC - which one's the beast?

Hey guys, I'm kinda sweating bullets here. For the next school year, I've to opt between Calc AB and BC. Although I'm pretty comfortable with math, the debate between its difficulty level is giving me …

2 years ago

AP English Test - What's it all about?

Hi everyone, I'm thinking about taking the AP English test next year but not too sure what it involves. Can someone walk me through the format, the content, and the perceived difficulty of the test? T …

2 years ago

AP Calc Past Exams for Practice?

Hey all, I've heard from upperclassmen that studying from past AP Calc exams is a good strategy to prep for the actual exam. Does anyone know where I could find these released exams online?

2 years ago

Brown University Acceptance: What to Expect?

Hey everybody! I'm seriously considering Brown University as one of my top choices. However, I'm pretty stressed about the acceptance. Can anyone tell me about what to expect? How competitive is the a …

2 years ago

What's the average GPA for admitted students at Harvard?

I'm a junior in high school, and I'm seriously considering applying to Harvard. I know it's a reach, but I want to make sure I'm at least within the ballpark GPA-wise. Can anyone on here share the ave …

2 years ago

What can I do with a 32 ACT score?

Hey guys, so I just got my ACT results back, and I managed a 32. It's not a perfect 36, but I'm pretty stoked about it. My question is - how does this score stand, say, when applying to Ivy League sch …

2 years ago

GPA Requirements for Lehigh University: What to Aim For?

Hey, buddies! My dream school is Lehigh University, and I'm wondering about their GPA requirements. What's the ballpark I should be in to be a competitive applicant?

2 years ago

CalTech Entry Requirements - A Little Guidance Needed

Hey, everyone. With college applications imminent, I'm pretty set on applying to CalTech. However, I'm shaky on their entry requirements. Any clarification on this from anyone who's familiar would be …

2 years ago

Practical uses of 30-60-90 triangles

Hey everyone! I'm just here pondering about my geometry class where we've reached the topic of 30-60-90 triangles. So, I'm curious, what are some real-world applications for this theorem? How is it us …

2 years ago

Good AP Bio book

Hey all, I'm taking AP Bio this year and it's kinda overwhelming. Can anyone suggest a go-to AP Bio book to help me out? Thanks a bunch!

2 years ago

Admission requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology?

Hey there, I'm a junior with a strong interest in tech and I've been eyeing the Georgia Institute of Technology. But now, I'm curious about the admission requirements. Are there any specific requireme …

2 years ago

Can someone explain the B GPA Scale to me?

Hi, I'm trying to understand how my GPA works. Could anyone explain the B GPA Scale? Is it different or does it work just like the normal 4.0 scale? I'm a little confused here.

2 years ago

ACT Test Length

Hey, I know it might seem silly, but I've been stressing over the length of the ACT. Like how long do I have to sit there and bubble answers? And do they give you bathroom breaks? Kinda nervous over h …

2 years ago

Big Ten Schools Academic Ranking

Hey friends, I'm scrolling through the web trying to find a good source of Big Ten schools ranked by academics, not just athletics. Any recommendations on where to find this info?

2 years ago

BA vs. BS degree: Which has more value?

I'm trying to decide between pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science for my major. Which one is more valuable in terms of job prospects? Does one carry more prestige than the other?

2 years ago

Digital SAT: Easy or Hard?

I've been practicing for my SATs recently, and I noticed there's an option for a digital SAT. Has anyone given it? Is it easier compared to the traditional paper test?

2 years ago

Shooting for a Great SAT Score, Help Needed!

Hello friends, I'm in the prep phase for my SAT's and the pressure is real. Hoping to not just pass, but really excel. Could use your study tips, resources, test day advice, basically anything helpful …

2 years ago

What Does Montclair University Look for in GPA?

Hey everyone, so I've been eyeing Montclair University for a while now as a possible destination for college. I've been working hard to keep my grades up, but I'm not totally sure what kind of GPA the …

2 years ago
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