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What's the average SAT for Notre Dame?

Hey there! So I've been eyeing University of Notre Dame for their STEM program, but I’m a bit concerned about my SAT score. Anyone knows what's the average SAT score for admitted students over there?

a year ago

How to Ace the APUSH AP exam?

Is APUSH as tough as they say? The material is dense, and I'm slightly anxious about the AP exam at the end of the school year. Any study tips, recommended resources, or general advice on approaching …

a year ago

AP Tests in Junior Year, How to Prepare?

Hey folks, I'm kinda freaking out about my AP exams next year. Any advice on how much studying I should do, best resources, when to start preparing, or anything else that could help?

a year ago

Dissecting the AP Psych Pass Rate

Hey, here's a stressed junior who's wondering about the pass rate for the AP Psych exam. It seems to be higher than other AP tests. Is the exam easier, or is there some other reason? Anyone have any i …

a year ago

Comprehensive AP List?

Hey guys, been doing some planning for next year and was wondering if there's a comprehensive list of all available AP courses out there I can refer to. I'm trying to map out my last two years in high …

a year ago

Looking for AP English Book Recommendations

Yo! I'm going to be in AP English next year and I'm trying to get a head start on the reading. If anyone has any book recommendations or any list they could share, that'd be great. Thanks!

a year ago

AP International Diploma - Worth the Effort?

Hey everyone, I've recently been considering going for the AP International Diploma. To anyone who pursued this, was it worth all the extra work? How has it impacted your college applications or acade …

a year ago

Getting access to past AP Bio Exams

Hey there! I'm trying to study smart for the upcoming AP Bio test, and I was wondering if anyone knew where to find past AP Bio exams for practice? Any tips/advisor on how to work with old exams to im …

a year ago

What are all the school subjects that can help me in college?

Hey guys, what school subjects would be really beneficial for me to focus on now, as a high school junior, to have a leg up in college? I've been taking a mix of everything but not sure which ones wil …

a year ago

AP Chemistry Textbook Recommendations?

Hey all, I'm seriously diving into AP Chemistry this year and will be sitting for the exam in the spring. Has anyone used a textbook which proved really helpful? Like, one that really breaks down comp …

a year ago

UCLA Admissions - Tips Anyone?

Hello people! So, UCLA is one of my top choices and I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row for applying. I already checked their admission requirements but is there anything else I should know? Maybe …

a year ago

ACT scores percentile confusion!

Hey everyone, I'm having a bit of trouble understanding the ACT scores percentile. Can someone explain to me how it works and how colleges evaluate it? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I'm ai …

a year ago

Using ACT/SAT conversion chart

Hey everyone! I've taken both the ACT and SAT now, but I'm not sure how they stack up. I've heard about an ACT/SAT conversion chart that can potentially compare the two. Does anyone know how accurate …

a year ago

Conversion from ACT to SAT scores

Hey guys, I just took my ACT and got a 32. I know some colleges prefer SAT scores, so does anyone know what this might convert to in SAT terms?

a year ago

Any insights on Academy of Art San Francisco acceptance rate?

Hey folks, I've been eyeing the Academy of Art University in San Francisco for a while now as a potential choice for my art studies. But, I'm not sure about how selective they are. Do any of you have …

a year ago

Looking for examples of academic honors

Hey, y'all! I'm currently updating my resume and I'm stumped on the academic honors section. Beyond National Honor Society and Dean's List, what are some other possible academic honors that I might be …

a year ago

Valedictorian Goals- How to achieve this?

Hello guys, I've been working hard throughout high school and my goal is to become the valedictorian. I'm currently a junior and my GPA is pretty good. I was wondering if anyone who's been valedictori …

a year ago

Real talk: How difficult is high school Calculus?

Hi everyone, I'm currently in junior year and considering my options for math next year. Can anyone who's already taken Calculus share their experiences? Is it really hard, or is it more about underst …

a year ago

Curious about Hampden-Sydney College Acceptance Rate

Hey guys! I'm a current high school junior exploring college options and Hampden-Sydney College piqued my interest. Does anyone here know the acceptance rate for this college or any admission tips tha …

a year ago

Is it worth to retake SAT if I have a 1490 score?

So, my scores came in and I got a 1490 on the SAT. I am shooting for Ivies, so is it worth retaking the SAT for a chance at a higher score or should I focus my energy on extracurriculars and essays no …

a year ago
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