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Community service scholarships: How to apply?

I'm a junior, and I've been doing a lot of community service throughout high school. I've heard about scholarships for community service but I'm a bit lost on how to find and apply for them. Can someo …

2 years ago

Typical GPA for Chemistry Majors?

So I'm thinking of majoring in Chemistry, but I'm worried about the difficulty of the coursework. What's the typical GPA for a Chemistry major? Anyone here have personal experiences they can share?

2 years ago

ACT English practice games?

Hi everyone! I was wondering if any of you know of any fun games or apps that I can use to practice English skills specifically for the ACT. I'm looking for something engaging to help me study more ef …

2 years ago

AP Calc Released Exams

Hello! I've been preparing for the AP Calculus exam and was wondering if there are any released exams available for study purposes? Any resources would be greatly appreciated!

2 years ago

What colleges accept a 24 ACT score?

Hey! So I just got my ACT score back and I got a 24. I was wondering if anyone could recommend some colleges that would accept a student with this score. Preferably, I'd like to stay in the US. Thanks …

2 years ago

Boosting ACT Reading Score?

Hi! I just took the ACT and my reading score didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. Any tips on how to improve it? What resources did you find helpful? Thank you!

2 years ago

Tips for AP Chemistry Exam Prep?

I'm a little stressed about my upcoming AP Chemistry exam and I know there's a lot of material to cover. Can you guys share some tips and resources that'll make my exam preparation more efficient? Rea …

2 years ago

How to ask for a college application recommendation letter?

Hi everyone! I'll be applying to colleges next year and will need to get a couple of recommendation letters. Who should I ask for these letters and how should I go about it? What's the best way to app …

2 years ago

Hardest AP Classes?

Hi there! I'm planning my courses for next year and I was wondering which AP classes are considered the hardest? I want to challenge myself but I don't want to get completely overwhelmed. Can you shar …

2 years ago

Best Way to Ask a Teacher for a Letter of Recommendation?

Hey, so I need to ask a couple of my teachers for letters of recommendation for college, but I'm super nervous about it and I'm not sure how to approach them. What's the best way to ask, when should I …

2 years ago

Are AP English Scores Important for College Admissions?

As a junior, I'm starting to think about my college applications. How important are AP English scores in the admissions process? Would a low AP score hurt my chances of getting into a top-tier college …

2 years ago

Do AP classes usually have midterms?

Hey all, I'm taking a few AP classes this year and I'm not sure if they usually have midterms, or if it varies by school. For those who have taken AP classes before, did you have to take midterms, or …

2 years ago

What are some of the top digital SAT prep courses?

Hey guys, I need to seriously prep for my SATs. I was just wondering, what are some of the best digital SAT prep courses available? I wanna make sure I use the most effective resources. Thanks!

2 years ago

AP World History Study Resources

Hi everyone, I'll be taking AP World History next semester and I'm a little bit stressed about it. Does anyone have any recommendations for study resources (like websites, textbooks, or YouTube channe …

2 years ago

AP exams scores: when should I expect them?

Hey everyone! I'm a current junior taking some AP classes, and I'm really curious about the scoring process. When can I expect my AP scores to be released? Also, what resources do you recommend for ge …

2 years ago

Most manageable AP courses to self-study?

I'm planning to self-study for a few AP courses this year, but I'm unsure about which ones to choose. I've heard some AP courses are relatively easier to self-study than others. Could you guys help me …

2 years ago

AP Scholar Scholarships: How can they help?

I recently got an email saying that I am an AP Scholar due to my performance on my previous AP exams. I'm pretty stoked about it, but I'm not exactly sure what the benefits are. For example, do colleg …

2 years ago

IB Subject Recommendations?

Hello! I'm starting the IB Diploma Programme next year and need some help deciding on which subjects to choose. What subjects did you guys take or have heard are good? And do colleges prefer certain s …

2 years ago

Improving English ACT Score?

Hey there! I'm a junior trying to boost my English ACT score. I struggle with the grammar and usage areas. Do you guys have any tips or resources that can help me improve in this section of the test? …

2 years ago

Steps to become a dentist

I'm a junior in high school and thinking of pursuing dentistry as my career. What are the steps I need to take, starting from my remaining high school years, to become a dentist?

2 years ago
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