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Studying for AP Psych

Hey y'all! I'm currently taking AP Psychology and I'm looking for some effective ways to study for the class and the upcoming exam. Does anyone have recommendations for resources, strategies, or study …

2 years ago

Pre-Calculus vs. Trigonometry: Which is harder?

Hey guys! I'm trying to plan my math classes for the next couple of years, and I was wondering which class you think is harder: pre-calculus or trigonometry? If you've taken both, can you share your e …

2 years ago

Is AP Art History an easy class?

I'm interested in taking AP Art History next year, since I'm into art and history. I wanted to find out if it's considered an easy class, or if it's particularly challenging in terms of content and wo …

2 years ago

How to write a killer synthesis essay thesis for AP Lang?

Hey, does anyone have suggestions on how to write a strong synthesis essay thesis for AP Lang? I'm struggling with synthesizing the sources and creating a coherent thesis. Any tips would be greatly ap …

2 years ago

Getting an associate degree while in high school?

Hey everyone, I heard it's possible to earn an associate degree while still in high school. How does this work, and is it worth pursuing? Super curious and any insight would be helpful!

2 years ago

AP retake dates?

Hey everyone! So I'm not feeling super confident about some of my upcoming AP exams, and I was wondering if there are retake dates available? If so, when are they and what's the process like? Thanks i …

2 years ago

Fastest way to register for the ACT?

Sup everyone! I need to register for the ACT but I'm kinda short on time. What's the quickest way to get registered? Do I need to create an account on the ACT website first? Thanks for your help!

2 years ago

BC Waitlist: What're my Chances?

Ugh, I got waitlisted at Boston College and I'm super stressed now. Does anyone know what the odds are of being accepted from the waitlist? Is there anything I can do to increase my chances?

2 years ago

Looking for AP Stats practice problems

Hey fellow students! I'm studying for my AP Stats exam, and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for websites or books with extra practice problems? Thanks!

2 years ago

APES exam pass rate

Hello! I'm taking AP Environmental Science this year and I'm curious about the pass rate for the APES exam. What's the percentage of students who get a passing score of 3 or higher on the exam?

2 years ago

August SAT score release date?

Hey everyone! I just took the SAT in August, and I'm anxiously waiting for my scores. Anyone know when the scores for the August test will be released?

2 years ago

Considering a Legal Profession

I've been thinking about pursuing a career in law after college. Can someone give me an idea of what the legal profession is like? What kind of courses should I take in high school and college to prep …

2 years ago

AP Chinese scoring guidelines?

Does anyone have the latest AP Chinese scoring guidelines? I want to make sure I'm following the appropriate guidelines for the exam. Any help would be great. Thanks!

2 years ago

UMD Merit Scholarship Info?

Hi everyone! I'm planning on applying to the University of Maryland, and I was curious about their merit scholarship offerings. Can anyone shed some light on what types, amounts, or requirements they …

2 years ago

AP Literature and Composition essay examples?

Hey everyone! I'm looking for some high-quality AP Literature and Composition essay examples to study from. Can you point me in the direction of some resources or essays that helped you?

2 years ago

How do I gauge my chances of getting in?

I've heard about a lot of websites offering college admissions 'chance calculators', but I'm not really sure which ones to trust. Could anyone share their experiences with this stuff? Are they accurat …

2 years ago

Should I graduate early from high school?

I have the opportunity to graduate high school a year early. Can anyone share their experiences or opinions on whether it would be a good idea? What factors should I consider before making this decisi …

2 years ago

AP Physics C Test Date 2024

Hey everyone! I'm planning to take AP Physics C in 2024. Does anyone know when the test date is and if there are any changes to the test format or content in 2024? Thanks for the help!

2 years ago

How do AP test curves work?

I've heard that AP test scores are curved, but I'm not really sure how it works. Can anyone enlighten me on how the AP test curve is determined and how it could affect my final score?

2 years ago

AP courses vs Honors courses

Hey, I'm a junior and I'm trying to figure out the difference between AP and honors courses. What sets them apart and which type of courses should I take to boost my chances of getting into a good col …

2 years ago
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