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Hey everyone! I have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.55 and I'm curious about how it will affect my college admissions prospects. Can I still get into good schools with this GPA or should I consider …
Hey guys, I've been wondering how strict the time limit is for AP tests. I tend to get anxious about running out of time in exams. Any advice on time management during the tests?
Hey everyone! I'm a junior right now, planning to apply to UC Berkeley this fall. I'd like to get started on my essays as soon as possible, so can anyone share the UC Berkeley essay prompts for the cl …
I'm exploring different majors for college applications and am considering a business major. I've heard mixed opinions about its difficulty. Can anyone share their experiences or insights about how ch …
Hey everyone, I've been wondering whether the hobbies I enjoy in my free time, like photography and painting, can be considered as extracurricular activities on my college applications. Any insights o …
Hello! I'm a junior considering majoring in computer science in college, and I noticed that some colleges offer a BA (Bachelor of Arts) and others a BSc (Bachelor of Science) in CS. Can anyone explain …
Hey guys, I'm taking AP Seminar this year and I'm a bit nervous for the exam. Could someone please help me understand the format of the test? I really want to be prepared for whatever they throw at me …
Hey guys! I'm trying to get a better handle on the AP synthesis essay format and scoring. Do you know any reliable sources with solid examples and explanations? Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone! I'm really passionate about computer science and I'm wondering what some of the best internships are for high school students like me. Preferably, remote opportunities or programs that d …
Hello everyone, I'm currently taking AP World History and struggling a little bit with the content. Any tips or advice on how to study and remember all these different civilizations and historical eve …
I'm in the early stages of working on my AP Research paper, and I'm a bit confused about the proper formatting. Does anyone know the specific guidelines for formatting an AP Research paper, and any he …
I'm trying to choose my AP classes for next year, and I was curious about which ones are considered the most and least difficult. What's your take on AP class difficulty based on your own experiences …
Hey, guys! I'm a little bit stressed about college costs, and I'm trying to figure out what my target ACT score should be to secure some scholarships. Does anyone know the best ACT scores that will qu …
Hey everyone, I'm really interested in attending a summer program at Yale for high school students. Has anyone been through any of Yale's programs, and can you share your experiences?
Hey everyone! I'm looking for an amazing music camp experience for this summer. Can you guys recommend some of the best music camps/programs in the US? Preferably, ones that focus on both performance …
Hey all, I'm a little bit stressed about managing my study schedule for the upcoming AP exams. I'm currently taking AP US History and I need to know its exam date. Can anyone help me out?
Does anyone know of a good APCSA grade calculator that takes into account the various components of the course (homework, tests, projects, etc.)? I'd like to better predict my APCSA grade before the e …
A little stressed here. I just got my SAT results and my score is 1060. Is this considered a decent score for college admissions? Or should I start looking into retaking it to improve my chances? Look …
Hey everyone! I have a scholarship interview coming up soon, and I'm trying to prepare for any possible questions they could ask. I'm pretty familiar with the standard questions, but I'd like to know …
Hey there! I'm trying to plan my study schedule for this school year, and I was wondering if anybody knows when the AP Statistics test will be held? Thanks in advance!