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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?
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 …
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?
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 …
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 …
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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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?
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …