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AP Bio Exam Date?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to plan my studying schedule for AP Bio. Can anyone tell me when the AP Bio exam date is for this year? Thanks!

2 years ago

How to find a list of need-blind universities in the USA?

I'm starting my college search, and I'm interested in schools that are need-blind in their admissions process. Where can I find a comprehensive list of need-blind universities in the US? Thanks!

2 years ago

Choosing academic research topics?

I'm thinking about undertaking a research project during my junior year. How do you guys choose your academic research topics and what would be some good areas to explore considering my interests in b …

2 years ago

UC Berkeley Supplemental Essay Advice?

I'm working on my UC Berkeley supplemental essay and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Can anyone who's been through the process share any advice, insights, or examples of what worked for them? Thank you …

2 years ago

Common Application Essay Tips?

Hey, I'm starting to work on my Common App essay, and I'm a bit overwhelmed. Can anyone share some tips or advice on how to make it stand out and impress the admissions officers? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

What is the equivalent SAT score for a 1500 PSAT?

Hi there! I scored a 1500 on the PSAT, and I was wondering if it's possible to estimate my potential SAT score. Is there a rough conversion or correlation between the two scores?

2 years ago

Top medical internships for high school students?

Hey all! I'm super passionate about medicine and would really like to get some hands-on experience before college. Do you know of any really good medical internships specifically designed for high sch …

2 years ago

How do colleges assess scholarship applicants?

Hello! I'm looking into applying for scholarships, and I'm curious about how colleges assess scholarship applicants. Are there any specific factors that are really important? It would be great if anyo …

2 years ago

Need help with AP Lang - Q1 strategies

Hey everyone! So, AP Lang Q1 is killing me, and I'm really struggling with the multiple-choice section. Anyone got any strategies for comprehending and analyzing the passages effectively? Thanks in ad …

2 years ago

AP Calc AB exam: what should I focus on?

I'm taking the AP Calc AB exam this year and I'm wondering if anyone here has taken it before, and has any advice or study tips to help me prepare for the big day? Much appreciated!

2 years ago

Taking the PSAT junior year?

Hey guys, anyone have any advice for taking the PSAT during junior year? Is it too late to start prepping for it, or should I just focus on the SAT? Looking for some tips, thanks!

2 years ago

New American University Scholarship at ASU

Hey everyone! I've been researching scholarships and came across the New American University Scholarship at Arizona State University. Does anyone have any experience applying for or receiving this sch …

2 years ago

Texas National Merit Cutoff?

I'm really hoping for a National Merit Scholarship. What was the recent Texas National Merit cutoff? How much does it change each year?

2 years ago

What are the UChicago supplemental essay requirements?

Yo! I'm applying to UChicago and I'm curious about the supplemental essays. Could anyone fill me in on the requirements or expectations for these essays? Any advice or resources would be super helpful …

2 years ago

Examples of successful Texas A&M engineering essays?

Hello! I'm working on my Texas A&M engineering essay and I'm struggling a bit. If anyone's willing to share their successful essays for inspiration (not to copy of course), that would be awesome. Than …

2 years ago

Transferring from Penn State to UPenn?

Hi folks! I'm currently a freshman at Penn State and I'm seriously considering attempting to transfer to UPenn next year. Has anyone here gone through the process? What kind of things do they look for …

2 years ago

Virtual Summer Programs for High School Students

Hey everyone! I'm a rising junior and I'm looking for some virtual summer programs to take part in. Any recommendations for interesting and engaging online programs that I could join to strengthen my …

2 years ago

Is a 1080 PSAT score good for a sophomore?

Hey everyone, I'm currently a sophomore and I received a 1080 on my PSAT. Is this a good starting point for my college admissions journey? How can I improve from here?

2 years ago

Max GPA You Can Get?

Hi, just a quick question - what's the highest GPA you can get in high school? I know the regular scale goes up to 4.0, but how does it work with weighted classes and AP courses?

2 years ago

Understanding AP Stats FRQ examples

Hey guys, I've been practicing FRQs for AP Stats but I'm still having some trouble understanding the solutions and how to work through the problems. Are there any resources that explain FRQ examples i …

2 years ago
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