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Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I was wondering if someone could clarify the difference between a salutatorian and a valedictorian. How do schools determine who gets these titles? Thanks for the help!

I'm a junior interested in applying to the BS/MD program at Case Western Reserve University. Can someone explain the benefits of this program compared to a traditional pre-med path? Also, what are the …

Hi guys! I've been practicing for my AP Calculus AB test, and I'm specifically looking for more free response problems. Do you know any sources where I can find some good ones? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I know some colleges require mid-year reports with updated grades and whatnot. Do UC schools also require mid-year reports, or do they just need my transcript from the end of junior year …

Hey there, I'm a current high school junior and really interested in entrepreneurship. I've heard that UIUC is a great place for starting a business while in college. For those who have experience wit …

Hey everyone! I got accepted into USC (yay!) and I'm really excited to start planning my life there. I've heard that there's a variety of housing options available, so I wanted to get some input from …

Hey! I'm applying for scholarships and was wondering... is it okay to reuse the same essay, especially if it fits multiple prompts? Would this be considered 'cheating,' or is it a smart strategy? Than …

I want to plan out my remaining years of high school, but I'm not sure which AP tests I should take. Can anyone provide a list of all the AP tests available, so I can decide what interests me?

Hi, friends! I'm passionate about digital art and want to find colleges that offer strong programs in this field. Can anyone suggest good colleges I should consider applying to? Thank you for the help …

I know that the AP exams in 2020 were quite different due to the pandemic. Can someone share their experience and tips from 2020 exams, and if they would still apply to current AP exams? Thanks, y'all …

What's the general consensus on the importance of AP tests? I'm trying to figure out if I should stress about them along with college applications, or if they're not a big factor in admissions.

Hi everyone, I'm thinking of applying to Brown's PLME program and I'm struggling a bit with writing the essay. Can anyone point me in the direction of some good examples or give me some ideas on makin …

Hey everyone! So, I'm considering dropping one of my classes this year, and I'm a bit worried about how it might affect my college applications. Will colleges view this negatively? How much do they ca …

Hey friends, I'm currently preparing for the AP Art History exam and I'm unsure of the exam's length and format. Could someone clue me in on the exam details, like how many multiple-choice questions t …

Hey guys, I'm thinking about pursuing a science major in college but I'm unsure which one to choose. Which science majors are considered relatively easier compared to others? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys! I was curious if anyone has info on how Early Decision (ED) 2 acceptance rates compare to regular decision acceptance rates for various colleges? Are chances significantly higher in ED2? Tha …

So I'm stuck trying to figure out how to approach Common App Essay Prompt 1. Can anyone give me some guidance or examples on how they approached this prompt? Just need a little inspiration to get star …

Hi everyone! I was going through my transcript and found that my GPA is a 3.69. I wanted to know where that puts me in terms of college admissions, given that my other stats and extracurriculars are p …

I'm a junior about to take a heavy load of AP classes next year. How do you guys manage your time and study efficiently while also dealing with extracurriculars and college applications?

Hi, I was wondering if we can see the breakdown of our AP scores, like how many points we got for the multiple-choice and free-response sections. Is there a way to access this information? Thanks!