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Tackling AP Calc BC problems

I'm having difficulty with some of the problems in AP Calc BC. What strategies would you recommend when approaching tough problems or specific topics that might stump me?

2 years ago

Becoming a Successful High School Student

Hey guys! I really want to make the most of my high school years. Can you share some advice on how to become a successful high school student? What do you think are the key habits or strategies I shou …

2 years ago

AP Physics: How many different exams are there?

I want to take AP Physics, but I'm unsure about which variations there are. Can someone please clarify how many different AP Physics exams are available, and the main differences between them?

2 years ago

Risk of being rescinded for bad AP scores

Hey y'all, I'm a bit stressed about my AP scores this year. If my scores aren't as good as I'd hoped, there's a chance colleges might rescind my acceptance, right? Should I be worried about this?

2 years ago

George Washington essay prompts?

Hey everyone, I'm planning on applying to George Washington University and I'm starting to work on my essays. Anyone know what the essay prompts are for GWU? Any tips to write a good one?

2 years ago

Future physicians and medical scientists: What's the best way to get involved in the medical field during high school?

Hey guys, I'm interested in becoming a physician or medical scientist someday. I'd like some advice on how can I get some experiences related to the field while I'm still in high school? What kind of …

2 years ago

Biographical sketch for scholarship applications

Hey everyone, I'm applying for several scholarships and some of them require a biographical sketch. I'm not sure how to make one that's unique and engaging. Can you please share any tips or experience …

2 years ago

Class Salutatorian Importance?

Hey guys, I'm currently ranked second in my class. I was just wondering, how important is it to be the class salutatorian when applying to colleges? Does it give me a significant advantage over other …

2 years ago

Can I Still Get Into a Good College with a 2.7 GPA?

Hey guys, my cumulative GPA is 2.7 as of now, and I'm worried about college admissions. Is it still possible to get into a good college with this GPA? Any advice on how to improve my chances?

2 years ago

How to write a great college essay?

I'm starting to think about my college application essays, and I want to make sure mine stands out from the rest. Do you have any tips, tricks, or resources I could use to write a really great essay t …

2 years ago

What are some frequently asked scholarship interview questions?

Hey guys! I have a scholarship interview coming up soon and I'm super nervous. Can you give me a heads-up on what kind of questions are typically asked during scholarship interviews? Is there any advi …

2 years ago

Carnegie Mellon Supplemental Essays?

What's up everyone? I'm currently working on my college app and I was wondering if anyone could share some tips or advice on how to approach Carnegie Mellon's supplemental essays? Any help would be gr …

2 years ago

Difficulty Level of SAT Math?

Hey everyone! I'm a bit stressed out about the SAT and wondering if I should be concerned about the math section. Is SAT math hard or should I just chill and keep studying regularly? Appreciate any th …

2 years ago

Cory Booker Summer Internship?

Hey y'all! I'm really interested in politics and I heard about the Cory Booker summer internship program. Does anyone have any experience with it? How do I go about applying and what are they looking …

2 years ago

Looking for scholarships for D3 athletes

Hi guys, I'm a junior planning to play college sports at the Division III level and was wondering if there are any scholarships available specifically for D3 athletes. Any help would be appreciated!

2 years ago

How significant are Cornell interviews?

Hi everyone! I'm planning to apply to Cornell and was wondering if the interviews really matter? Are they part of the evaluation process, or more of an informational thing? Thanks!

2 years ago

Raising My GPA?

My GPA's a bit lower than I want it to be. Any advice on how to raise it effectively? What strategies have worked for you?

2 years ago

How do homeschoolers participate in extracurriculars?

Hi! I'm a homeschooled junior, and I've been wondering about what extracurricular activities are available to homeschoolers like myself. Any advice or resources would be really helpful, thanks!

2 years ago

Georgetown residence halls - how do they compare?

Hey fellow applicants! I'm really considering Georgetown as one of my top choices, but I haven't been able to visit the campus yet. Can anyone share their experience with Georgetown residence halls? A …

2 years ago

NHS application examples?

Hey everyone, I'm working on my National Honor Society application and was wondering if anyone has examples of successful applications they could share? It would really help me understand what they're …

2 years ago
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