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Hey guys! I've heard various numbers thrown around for the 'perfect' length of a college essay. I'm aiming to write something meaningful but concise. What’s the sweet spot for word count that allows y …
So, homecoming is coming up and as a freshman, I'm kind of unsure about what the usual attire is. I want to make a good impression but also don’t want to overdo it. Any tips from upperclassmen on what …
MIT is my dream school because of its strong tech and entrepreneurial culture, but I know it's a reach for almost everyone. What are some other schools with a similar focus on innovation and technolog …
So, I've got AP exams coming up, and, not gonna lie, I'm a little bit paranoid about oversleeping or an emergency popping up. In the worst-case scenario that I miss the exam, how screwed am I? Can I r …
Hey guys! I've been weighing the pros and cons of taking AP exams. Are they really necessary for college admissions, or can you get into a good school without them? I'm involved in other extracurricul …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and starting to think more about the transition from high school to college. Can anyone share their experiences or insights on how college might be similar to high school? C …
I've got some essays for my college applications coming up and honestly, I'm not sure if my writing is up to par. What makes a college-level essay different from high school, and how can I level up my …
So, the Common App says the essay should be between 250-650 words. That’s a pretty big range, and I'm stressing about hitting the right length. Any advice on whether it's better to stick to the shorte …
Fashion Institute of Technology is on my list because of its stellar reputation in fashion and design. I’m trying to widen my search though. What are some other colleges that have top-notch programs i …
Hey everyone, I jumped the gun and signed up for a bunch of AP exams, but now I'm rethinking my choices. What's the process to unenroll from an AP exam? Do you get a refund or is it too late? Anyone e …
Real talk: I'm preparing for the AP Calc AB exam and could use a breakdown of the structure. What type of questions should I expect and how many of each?
So I've been cramming for APs and can't help but get curious – who are the people grading our AP exams? Are they teachers, college profs, or some trained AP grading gurus? It's got me a bit anxious th …
Okay, so juniors, when are you planning to start writing your essays? How long are y'all giving yourselves to draft, revise, and finalize everything? Just trying to figure out if I'm behind schedule h …
I'm a little confused with the whole Early Decision thing. Are you restricted to apply Early Decision to only one school? What's stopping someone from applying ED to multiple places?
I'm gearing up to write an essay about myself for my college apps and I'm worried about oversharing. How do I balance talking about my accomplishments without coming off as bragging, and being self-re …
Essays, essays, essays…I know they're crucial for the AP Lang exam, but what types of prompts should I be practicing with the most? Any particular rhetorical devices or writing styles that are favored …
Yo! I've been vibing with the idea of going to UCSB, but I'm wondering what other colleges out there have a similar chill and collaborative environment? Anyone got a list or experiences with other sch …
Alright, I need some advice. How do you all plan on studying for the AP Gov exam? Any resources or methods that you find helpful for tackling the content?
Okay so, not to be negative, but what actually happens if you completely bomb an AP exam? Do colleges get to see that? Does it impact your GPA? Would just like to know the consequences... you know, ju …
As I'm diving into the whole college admissions process, I've got one thing on my mind: AP exams. I'm doing okay in most, but I'm worried about a couple. How much will my AP scores affect my college a …