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Hey guys, I'm a bit stressed about the upcoming AP exams, and I'm trying to figure out how the AP Human Geography exam is scored. Does anyone know what the rubric looks like or how the FRQs and MCQs c …

Hey everyone! How does it look if I kick off my college essay with a quote? I've got this really powerful one from a book that's super relevant to my life story, but will it seem cliché or take away f …

Hey friends, I'm already anxious about getting my AP exam scores and I just took the tests! Does anyone know exactly what time the scores become available? I've heard it's sometime in early July, but …

Wake Forest University seems to have a great balance of academic rigor and emphasis on undergraduate education. Does anyone have leads on other mid-sized or slightly larger universities where undergra …

Feeling a bit anxious about my upcoming APs, not gonna lie. Say, if I don't do as well as hoped and end up with a 3, do you guys know which colleges generally accept that score for credit? Or am I str …

Yo, I'm taking some dual enrollment courses at a local college while in high school, and I'm wondering if these classes are similar in difficulty and depth to the classes I'll encounter once I'm actua …

Hello folks, I'm currently an IB student but I'm interested in a couple of AP subjects. Is it possible for me to sit for those AP exams as well? Does anyone have experience with this?

Ugh, I'm a bit stressed because I think I'm cutting it close with AP exam registrations – does anyone know the absolute latest date you can sign up for AP exams without incurring late fees? Thanks in …

In a bit of a panic - I totally blanked on registering for AP exams and I'm worried it's too late. Does anyone know if there's still a chance to register, or do I have to wait until next year? If it's …

Alright, junior here, and it's time to pick classes for next year. I'm kind of stressing over which APs colleges want to see on our transcripts. Is there a 'golden standard' set of APs, or is it more …

Quick question: when is the AP Calculus AB exam taking place? I've heard a couple of different dates from friends, but I want to be sure. It's my toughest subject, and I'm planning to ramp up my study …

As I sit down to write my college admissions essay, I'm finding the blank page intimidating. What's a good way to start an admissions essay that can captivate the reader from the get-go? I’ve heard st …

Hi everyone, kinda stressed and could use some advice. My ACT score is pretty solid, but my SAT score isn’t quite there. Do you think it's worth it to retake the SAT to match my ACT score, or do colle …

Hey, looking to get a jump on summer reading before freshman year starts, and I was wondering if there are any common books that a lot of you had to read in your freshman year? Trying to get ahead a l …

Hey guys, I'm a bit stressed out about the PSAT. I'm trying to figure out how much it actually matters in 10th grade in terms of college admissions. I know juniors take it for National Merit Scholarsh …

Hey everyone! I'm deliberating whether to take the AP exams this year. I get the credit part, but with everything going on, I'm not sure if it's worth the stress and cost. Can someone give me a breakd …

I'm really into movies like 'How I Got Into College' and was wondering if participating in film club will make a significant difference on my college application? Like how do AOs view this extracurric …

I’ve heard tons of advice on what I should do to start my college essay, but what about things I should avoid? I want to grab the admissions officers’ attention but not for the wrong reasons. Any tips …

Just a little bit stressed here because I've heard mixed things about AP scoring. Do the AP exams have a curve or is the scoring based solely on the raw points you earn on the exam? How does this affe …

Hi friends! I'm taking the AP Lang exam soon and really want to do well. What study habits should I adopt? Are there any specific books or practice methods that can help me grasp the content better an …