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I'm struggling to decide between applying to MIT and Harvard early action. How can I figure out what's the best fit for me? Is there anything unique I should consider in terms of academics or campus l …

Do any of you have thoughts on the AP Lang overrated prompt? I'm a little unsure of how to approach it, and any pointers or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Hey, fellow students! I'm currently a junior and noticed I have a 3.40 cumulative GPA. How does this affect my college admission chances? Do you think top universities will consider me with this GPA?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior taking AP Lit this year and I'd like to know more about the exam format. How many sections are there, the timing for each section, and any advice on how to tackle them? Any …

Hi everyone! So, I'm a freshman and I'm planning on taking the PSAT this year. I have no idea what a good score would be for a 9th grader. Can anyone give me an idea of the expected score range for so …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior trying to figure out whether I should take the SAT or ACT. Can anyone help me understand the main differences between the two exams and what factors I should consider when d …

Bonjour à tous! I'm taking the AP French exam this year and I'm a little bit stressed about it. Can anyone give me a quick breakdown of the exam format? It would be super helpful to know what to expec …

Hi everyone! I want to improve my math score on the SAT, so I'd really appreciate it if someone could share the essential equations and concepts that I need to know for the math section. Thanks a lot!

Hey! I'm starting my SAT prep, and I have the official SAT study guide. Has anyone found a way to use this in their study routine that really worked for them? Any advice is appreciated!

Hey everyone! I'm currently taking AP Physics and I've been struggling a bit with the practice problems. Can anyone recommend any online resources or tips to help me improve my problem-solving skills …

Hey everyone, so I'm a little confused about how the AP exam curves work. Can anyone explain the process of determining the curves and how they affect our final AP scores? Are they different every yea …

Hey guys! I'm working on my SAT prep and was wondering if anyone could tell me how much time we're given for the No-Calculator section of the SAT Math test. I want to make sure I'm practicing under th …

Hey everyone, I'm thinking about taking AP Chem next year, but I've heard it's super difficult. What makes it tough and should I still try to take it if I'm not great at chemistry in general?

Hey guys! I'm interested in participating in some academic competitions during my high school years to challenge myself and strengthen my college applications. What are some popular academic competiti …

Hi everyone! I'm seriously struggling with the SAT Reading section, and I could really use some advice on how to improve my skills. What tips do you have for practicing and mastering this section?

Hi guys! I'm applying for scholarships and need to write a personal statement. I'm struggling to find good examples specifically tailored to scholarships. Where can I find well-written personal statem …

Hey friends. I'm practicing for the ACT/SAT, and I'm looking for some challenging math problems to work on. I've been sticking to standard practice problems, but I wanna test my skills further. Anyone …

Hello! I'm currently in my junior year, and I've been considering attending a community college after high school before transferring to a 4-year university. What are the general admission requirement …

I'm currently debating whether to take Pre-College Math or Pre-Calculus next year, and I'm unsure which one would be the right fit for me. Can anyone provide some insight on the differences between th …

Hey all, I'm working on my Northwestern application and I'm not sure what direction to take with my essays. Does anyone have some examples of successful Northwestern essays that got them (or others) a …