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Hi all! I'm interested in applying to Berea College, but I'm not really sure how their admissions process works. Can someone give me a brief overview of what I should expect when applying? Thanks!

Hi fellow students! I'm studying for the AP United States History exam and I find the multiple-choice questions to be a bit challenging. Can you recommend any resources or websites that have past exam …

Hi everyone! I'm taking APUSH this year and I'm a bit stressed about the exam. Can someone help me understand the format of the test, like the types of questions and how it's all organized? I apprecia …

Hey guys! I'm thinking about taking some summer classes to catch up on credits, but I'm a bit confused about how summer school works in high school. Can someone give me a rundown on things like course …

Hi, I'm planning on applying to some out-of-state colleges and I'm trying to keep costs as low as possible. Does anyone know of colleges with the lowest out-of-state tuition, or where I can find a lis …

Hi! I'm a junior studying for the APUSH exam, and I was wondering if anyone could explain how the exam is scored? Like, what's the breakdown between multiple-choice, short-answer, and essays? Any info …

Hey guys, with so many colleges going test optional lately, I was wondering if Arizona State University (ASU) has adopted a test optional policy for admissions too? Would appreciate any info on this!

Hi! I'm wondering what the average SAT scores are for students admitted to Claremont McKenna? I want to know if my current score is competitive enough or if I need to take the test again to improve it …

Hi everyone, so I'm kind of freaking out because my freshman year grades weren't that great, but I've improved a lot since then. Does NYU look at freshman year grades when reviewing applications? Woul …

Hi everyone! I've been wondering, what's the general pass rate for AP exams? Are there some subjects that have higher pass rates compared to others? And does the pass rate vary by school or region? Ju …

Hey everyone, so my GPA isn't the best, it's around a 2.5. I'm wondering what colleges I could realistically apply to and possibly get into with this GPA. Please share any suggestions or advice you mi …

Hey! I'm signed up for AP Computer Science Principles next year and I'm kind of stressed about the exam. Does anyone know how long the exam is and what I should expect in terms of timing and pacing?

Anyone here who has taken the AP Econ test have any tips or advice on how to study and prepare? I'm taking it this year and I'm a little stressed about it. What resources did you use and how did you a …

Hi all! Can anyone explain how the AP Psychology exam is scored? I'm curious to learn about the grading scale, and how it translates to a final score out of 5. Thanks for the help!

Hey everyone! I'm trying to decide between taking AP Language or AP Literature next year. I've heard that they're similar but also have some significant differences. Can someone explain the main disti …

Hey guys! I'm currently a junior, and I'm starting to look into applying to Clark University. What's the average GPA of admitted students, and what are the general admission requirements?

Hi! I'm currently a junior and I'm planning on taking several AP tests this year. I need to know how much each AP test costs so I can save up some money. Also, are there any fee waivers or discounts a …

Hey everyone! I'm planning on applying to the University of Texas at Austin, but I'm unsure of what SAT score range they're looking for. If anyone has info on the average SAT scores for UT Austin, ple …

Hey guys! I'm working on a speech for my English class about civic engagement and need some ideas for topics. What are some relevant and important civic engagement issues that I could focus on in my s …

I'm currently a junior in high school and Arizona State University (ASU) is one of my top choices. Could anyone give me a brief overview of their enrollment requirements like GPA, standardized test sc …