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Ranking AP classes from easiest to hardest

Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out my schedule for next year and considering taking some AP classes. Can anyone rank AP classes from easiest to hardest based on their experiences? I'd love to get …

2 years ago

Getting an ACT test refund: what's the process?

Hi everyone, does anyone know how to get a refund for the ACT test if I can't attend on my test day? Like, is there a certain deadline before the test day that I need to request a refund by? I don't w …

2 years ago

Good PSAT score for a junior?

I took the PSAT recently, and I'm curious about what a good score is for a high school junior. How do I know if I have a competitive score for National Merit Scholarships and college admissions?

2 years ago

Common App 'Date of Entry' Meaning?

Can someone help me understand what 'Date of Entry' means on the Common App? I'm confused whether it refers to the date I started high school or the date I intend to start college. Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Brown's supplemental video: what to include?

Hey all! Does submitting a supplemental video to Brown give a significant advantage to my application? If yes, what should I include to make it stand out? A little lost here, any advice helps!

2 years ago

Career Exploration for High School Students

I've been struggling to figure out what I want to study in college. What are some helpful resources or activities that can help me explore different careers before I apply to colleges? I don't want to …

2 years ago

Looking for AP Spanish Literature Review Resources

I want to start preparing for the AP Spanish Literature exam early on, to make sure I'm ready. Could anyone suggest some reliable resources to review the material and help with exam prep? Appreciate a …

2 years ago

Submitting all SAT scores?

I've been doing some research on college apps, and I came across the term 'score choice.' Do you have to submit all your SAT scores to the colleges, or can you choose which ones to report? Is 'score c …

2 years ago

Benefits of a Capstone Diploma

Hi all! I'm thinking about enrolling in my school's Capstone program to earn a Capstone Diploma. Is it worth it? Does it hold any advantages when applying to colleges? Do colleges value Capstone Diplo …

2 years ago

Converting my cumulative GPA to a 4.0 scale?

Hello! My school uses a different grading scale, and I want to figure out how to convert my cumulative GPA to a 4.0 scale. Can someone explain the process or recommend any online tools to do this? Tha …

2 years ago

What are some tips for writing an essay on the four pillars of National Honor Society?

Hey guys, I'm in the process of writing an essay about the four pillars of the National Honor Society (scholarship, service, leadership, and character). Any advice on how to approach this essay and ma …

2 years ago

UT Austin Acceptance Chances with a 3.7 GPA

Hey everyone, I'm interested in applying to UT Austin, but I'm a bit worried about my current GPA (3.7 unweighted). Do you think I have a shot, considering my GPA and other factors like extracurricula …

2 years ago

ApplyTexas essay example resources?

Does anyone know of any resources where I can find good ApplyTexas essay examples? I'd really like to read some top-quality essays to get an idea of what I should be aiming for. Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Need help with AP Lang library synthesis essay

Hi, I'm working on a library synthesis essay for AP Lang, but I'm a bit stuck on how to approach it. Any advice or examples you guys can share to help me out?

2 years ago

Searching for College Community Essay Examples

Hey everyone, I'm in the process of writing my college essays and I'd really like to see some examples of successful community essays. Has anyone found a good resource to help with this? I want to get …

2 years ago

Counseling Professional Development

One of my teachers recommended that I attend some counseling professional development workshops to help me prepare for college. Has anybody attended any, and if so, do you have any recommendations? I' …

2 years ago

Pursuing a Career as a Video Game Designer

What's up, everyone? I've been really interested in video game design lately, and I'm thinking about pursuing it in college. Can anyone suggest the best type of education or major I should look for in …

2 years ago

How can I find engineering programs with less focus on math?

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in engineering, but I've always found math to be quite challenging. Can anyone recommend some engineering programs that have less of a focus on math and more on the …

2 years ago

ACT score send fee waiver

Hey guys, I'm applying to colleges soon and I know sending out ACT scores can add up. Is there a fee waiver code for sending them to schools? If so, how can I get it? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

AP Art History Practice Questions Websites?

Does anyone here know any good websites for sourcing practice questions for the AP Art History exam? It would be super helpful to get some extra practice before the real deal. Please drop any good res …

2 years ago
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