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I might've overestimated how many AP exams I can handle, and now I’m thinking about dropping one. Has anyone gone through the process of unregistering for an AP exam? How do you even start and what ar …
Okay, time to really get down to it for the AP Bio exam. For those who aced it, what are the key topics and concepts I should really focus on? Is there a certain way I should approach my study session …
Is it possible to choose not to take the AP exam after signing up for the class? Will there be any major consequences, like on my transcript or something?
Hey everyone, I’m a junior and starting to look at potential colleges. I’m pretty interested in RIT for their tech programs, but I'm not exactly sure where I stand. Can anyone share what the profiles …
Quick question! I'm juggling a lot right now and kind of stressed about missing deadlines - does anyone know when AP exam registration ends? I need to decide which ones I'm taking this year. If you've …
So here's the big q: What should our college essay really be about? I get that it should be 'personal and revealing', but how do you decide what part of your life or personality to focus on? And is it …
Hey fellow students, as someone with a bit of test anxiety, I want to make sure I'm super prepared. What are the essential things to bring to the AP Chemistry exam? Like, do I need a calculator, or ar …
Hi friends! I’m drawn to the College of the Ozarks because of their no-tuition promise and their work program. I want to broaden my list though. Do you know of any other colleges where students can wo …
I've been hearing mixed things about AP exams and how colleges view them. Given that they seem to be optional, would you recommend taking them anyway? How do they impact college admissions, and can sk …
Has anyone here registered for an AP exam without being enrolled in the class at school? I want to take a few AP exams for subjects I've studied on my own. What's the process and how early do I need t …
I've been seeing a lot of memes about cheating, and they're funny, but seriously, how does the College Board prevent cheating on AP exams? Just curious about the security measures they have in place.
I'm feeling a bit overloaded with schoolwork and extracurriculars. I'm wondering if I need to take on the additional stress of the PSAT, or if it's not a compulsory test? What are the pros and cons?
I've taken the PSAT and I'm waiting for my scores. I'm honestly just really confused about how the whole scoring system works. How does PSAT scoring work exactly? I heard it's on a scale from 320 to 1 …
Hello folks – a bit of a pickle here, how do I start an essay about myself for college without sounding too boring or egotistical? I want my personality to shine through but I'm unsure how to balance …
Hey everyone, I've got my AP Gov exam coming up soon and was wondering if there's anything specific I should bring besides the usual pencils and eraser? This is my first AP test and I'm kinda anxious …
Okay, kind of worried about this. I need some guidance on how to write a college essay about overcoming challenges without making it a sob story or an exaggerated tale. How do you guys suggest I showc …
I've heard a lot about what colleges want to see in essays, but I'm kind of stressing over how much creativity I need to show. Is it more important to have a super unique topic, or should I just focus …
Hi guys, I’m a junior with extended time accommodations due to a learning disability, and I’m gearing up for the AP Lang exam. I'm wondering how the extended time works for this. Does anyone know prec …
I’ve been exploring WPI and I'm super into their project-based curriculum. Does anyone know of other engineering or tech schools with a similar hands-on approach?
Okay, so I’ve heard different things and I’m a bit confused. What are the must-have elements I should include in my college essay? Like, should I always have a hook, or is it more important to focus o …