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I'm taking AP Art History and let's just say it's a lot more content than I anticipated. For anyone who's taken it, how did you study for the AP Art History exam, and are there specific resources or s …

I'm crunching to balance my extracurriculars, AP classes, and SAT prep. I'm questioning the value of AP exams in the admissions process—do good scores really make a big difference on college apps or a …

Every college asks 'why us?', but how do I answer that in a way that’s unique and personal without just regurgitating the same stuff everyone else says or what's on the college's website?

Starting to budget my expenses for senior year and just realized I don't actually know—do students usually pay for their own AP exams, or does the school cover it?

I’m a freshman and I'm seeing a lot of sophomores and juniors preparing for the PSAT. Should I be taking it this early too? What's the normal practice for freshmen regarding this test?

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know when and how we get to see our AP exam scores? I've heard that they're released at different times depending on where you live, and I'm a bit stressed about how …

This might be a noob question, but how exactly do you apply for AP exams? I've heard people talk about registering, but I'm not clear on the process or where to even start. Can someone break down the …

Hey guys, as I’m exploring my post-high school options, I’ve been wondering about how vocational or technical training stacks up against a traditional college education. Are there any significant pros …

Currently pondering whether to take A Levels or AP exams since my school offers both. What do you guys think U.S. colleges would prefer? Is one better perceived than the other, or does it not make muc …

In our school papers, we need to cite sources to avoid plagiarism, but I'm not sure how that works in college essays. If I refer to a work of literature or a historical event, should I include citatio …

Hey everyone, kinda worried here. I've started to look at tackling my college essays and I'm a bit lost on what format I should use for my college admission essays? Is there a specific structure like …

Alright peeps, so here's the deal. I recently toured USC and fell in love with the campus culture, the balance between social life and academics, and their strong business and film programs. Thing is, …

I'm a bit stressed because I keep hearing mixed messages. Officially, is a 3 on an AP exam considered a passing score? I'm worried about how colleges will view it, and I want to make sure I'm aiming f …

Hi friends, so I'm taking AP Lang this year and aiming for at least a 4 on the exam. Anyone have tips or resources that specifically helped them do well in AP Lang? Would really appreciate the guidanc …

Hey guys, your average stressed junior here. So, I got a 4 on one of my AP exams and I’m not sure if that’s good enough to report to colleges? I mean, is a 4 looked down upon by admissions, or is it s …

Hey fellow juniors! So I’ve been doing some college searching and really fell in love with the atmosphere and programs at Ithaca College. I'm curious if any of you know about colleges that share a sim …

So, I think I might have overcommitted myself with my AP exams this year, and I'm considering dropping one. Does anyone know how to cancel an AP exam registration? Are there deadlines or fees I should …

Hey everyone, so I'm freaking out a bit because I missed the deadline for AP exam registration. Does anyone know if you can still register late for AP exams, and if so, what the process or penalty fee …

As a high school junior starting to stress a bit about college apps, I’m curious about the GPA Indiana University generally expects from applicants. I've heard so many different things and my GPA is o …

Hey everyone! I've fallen in love with Pomona College because of its small size, strong academics, particularly in the humanities, and the laid-back, collaborative atmosphere. Can anyone suggest other …