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AP Lang Q3 Example Essays

Hello! I was wondering if any of you have some good example essays for the Q3 portion of the AP Lang exam (the argument essay). I feel like seeing strong examples would help me understand what the gra …

2 years ago

What excites you about being a student at BU?

For those of you attending or planning to attend Boston University, what aspects of the school and its environment excite you the most? I'm considering applying there and I'd love to get some insight …

2 years ago

SAIC artist statement advice?

Hi everyone! I'm applying to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and I'm working on my artist statement. Any pointers or advice on what should be included and how to make it stand out? Thanks!

2 years ago

AP German Practice Exams?

Hey everyone, I'm preparing for the AP German Language and Culture exam, and I'm trying to find some good practice exams to take. Any recommendations on where to find those? Thanks!

2 years ago

1080 on the PSAT: Next Steps

Hi everyone! I took the PSAT and scored a 1080 which, I think, is a decent score. What should my next steps be in preparing for the actual SAT? And how much can I realistically expect to improve my SA …

2 years ago

Meaning of a 3.33 GPA?

Hey everyone, I'm a bit confused about the GPA scale. Can someone help me understand what a 3.33 GPA means in terms of my high school performance? Is it considered good or average?

2 years ago

Likely Letters: Mailed or Emailed?

Hello! So I've been hearing a lot about 'likely letters' from colleges, but I'm not sure how they're sent. Are likely letters usually mailed or emailed to admitted students? Just curious.

2 years ago

Any advice on writing the 'Why Tufts?' essay?

Hi all! I'm applying to Tufts and I'm currently working on my 'Why Tufts?' essay. I really want to make it stand out but I'm struggling a bit with what to include. Can anyone who has been accepted to …

2 years ago

Thoughts on UGA essay prompts for 2023?

I'm beginning to work on my University of Georgia application, and I wanted to get some opinions on the essay prompt for this year. Any tips or ideas on how to approach this topic would be much apprec …

2 years ago

Are CLEP tests hard?

I've been looking into taking some CLEP tests to possibly earn college credits. For those who have taken them, how difficult did you find the exams? Any advice on how to study for them?

2 years ago

College tiers: what's the difference?

I often hear about different tiers of colleges. Can anyone explain what this means and how it affects the college application process? Trying to wrap my head around it as I start looking into colleges …

2 years ago

What are the Swarthmore essay prompts like?

Hey there, I'm considering applying to Swarthmore and I'd like to get a head start on my essays. Can someone share their experiences with the Swarthmore essay prompts? Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Understanding a 4.0 GPA

I'm curious about what a 4.0 GPA means? Is this considered a perfect GPA? How significant is achieving a 4.0 GPA in terms of getting into top-tier universities? Any insight would be greatly appreciate …

2 years ago

AP Economics: What are some typical questions?

I'm really interested in AP Economics, but I'm curious to know what types of questions will be there on the exam. Can anyone share some examples of the kinds of questions or topics covered in the test …

2 years ago

Is there an AP African Studies course?

I came across something called 'AP African Studies' while browsing for AP courses. Does it really exist, or is it just a mix-up with another course? I'm really interested in studying African history a …

2 years ago

USC essay prompts - what are they?

Does anyone know what the University of Southern California essay prompts are for this year? I really want to get a head start on my application but can't seem to find the prompts anywhere.

2 years ago

UChicago essay word limit?

Hey fellow applicants! I'm currently working on my UChicago essays and was wondering if anyone knows the official word limit for their essays? Are they strict about it? I could use some guidance on th …

2 years ago

Engineering branches - which one to choose?

So, like, I'm pretty sure I want to study engineering in college, but there are so many branches. Can anyone give a brief rundown of the different types of engineering and possible career paths for ea …

2 years ago

How Long Should AP Lang Essays Be?

Hey everyone, I've been practicing my AP Lang essays to get ready for the big exam. I'm curious, what's a good length for these essays? I don't want to write too much or too little and risk losing poi …

2 years ago

AP Social Studies: Which Course Should I Choose?

Hey everyone! I'm considering taking an AP Social Studies course next year, and I'm wondering which one(s) you think would be a good choice. I'm interested in history, economics, and politics. What ha …

2 years ago
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