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Hey guys, just finished my AP exams and I'm kind of stressed about the results. Does anyone know around when College Board releases the scores? Trying to plan my summer and don't want to be anxious ab …

Heyo! Junior here stressing a bit about AP exams. For those who nailed a 5 on AP Human Geography, what was your study plan? Any tips on resources or study schedules would be super helpful!

As I'm prepping for the PSAT, I realized I don’t know how long the test actually is. I'm trying to work on time management, so could someone help me out with how long are PSATs and any strategies you …

I’m a bit lost on how to choose a topic for my college essay. There are a lot of things I could write about, but I’m not sure what admissions officers would find compelling. How did you guys figure ou …

Hey everyone, I'm pretty hands-on and have been considering going into a trade, but I also want the college experience. Are there majors that are similar to learning a trade in terms of practical skil …

I'm staring at a blank document trying to figure out the best way to start my college application essay. Do you guys have suggestions or examples of how you started yours that might spark some inspira …

Okay, so I'm drafting my college essays and I've been thinking a lot about diversity. I come from a unique cultural background and I’ve faced a few challenges because of it. How can I weave this aspec …

I'm jumping into scholarship applications and feeling the pressure. Could use advice on how to write a college scholarship essay that stands out. What do committees usually look for, and how can I put …

To all the bio wizards out there, I need the lowdown on the AP Bio exam. How brutal is it really? I've heard mixed things and I'm not sure if I should be freaking out or calmly studying. Insight from …

I've got a couple of AP exams lined up on May 12th. Does anyone have strategies for dealing with back-to-back exams? How do you guys stay fresh and focused for each subject?

Fellow students! So I’m wondering, for anyone who’s taken AP Gov before, is the AP Government exam considered hard? I’m trying to gauge just how much more effort I need to put in. If you could share y …

Hey everyone, I'm currently self-studying for the AP Computer Science Principles exam and feeling a bit overwhelmed. Does anyone have any successful strategies or resources that helped them prepare fo …

Hola amigos! I'm taking both the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam and the AP Spanish Literature exam this year. Can someone tell me how much time each of these exams takes? Want to make sure I’m m …

Need a bit of help here folks. I'm starting to outline my college essays and I'm wondering if there's a checklist or set of qualities that colleges are especially keen on seeing in essays. Are there c …

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get a head start on my application essays and I'm kinda lost on how to structure a really impressive college essay. Any advice on how to organize my thoughts and what eleme …

I'm about to start writing my college essays and it's a little overwhelming. How should a college essay be structured to stand out? I mean, what should it look like? Not just in terms of formatting, b …

So I’ve been mulling over this decision for a while, and I’m a bit stressed. Should I solely rely on my high school counselor's advice for college applications, or is it worth seeking help from a dedi …

Hi guys! I've been working on drafting my college essays and I'm not sure about the length. Is there a recommended number of pages or word count I should aim for? I want to make sure I provide enough …

As I'm finalizing my college list, I'm curious about how my profile stacks up. Could someone share what the typical accepted student at Holy Cross has in terms of GPA, test scores, and ECs? I'm trying …

Hey folks, just got my PSAT scores back and I'm sitting on a 1200. Is this considered a good score, especially if I'm aiming for some of the more competitive colleges, or do I need to step up my game …