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I’ve been studying for the AP Stats exam and I just wanted to get an idea of how it’s structured. Specifically, how many FRQs should I expect to see on test day, and do you guys have any tips for tack …

So I've drafted my college app essay but I'm stumped on the conclusion. I want to end in a way that feels natural and rounds off my essay well, not just stopping abruptly or sounding too cheesy. What …

Hey folks! Babson's focus on entrepreneurship is really appealing to me, but I'm curious - are there other colleges that are similarly strong in business and entrepreneurship that I should consider?

I'm trying to figure out which college I should apply to through Early Decision. It's a big commitment, and I'm not sure how to make the best choice. How did you guys decide where to apply Early Decis …

Syracuse seems like a great fit for me, and I'm trying to find more schools like it. For colleges that are similar to Syracuse, what aspects of my application should I focus on improving? Wondering if …

So I wrote this one essay I'm really proud of, but is it frowned upon to submit the same essay to different colleges if the prompts are similar? Don't want to get in trouble for not personalizing my s …

I consider myself the Marie Curie of my school, but even she had to prepare—so, chem whizzes, what should I bring to the AP Chem exam? Got my goggles and calculator ready, but what else?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior starting to think about my senior year schedule and I'm wondering how similar AP classes are to real college courses in terms of difficulty and content depth. I want to make …

Hello everyone, so I kind of dropped the ball on AP exam registration. Is there still a chance for me to sign up, or is there a hard deadline? Need to get this sorted ASAP for my college apps.

I've heard a lot about how college is a totally new chapter and stuff, but like, in terms of friendships, is college really that different from high school? Are the friendships you make there more abo …

Hi everyone, as I outline my college essay, I'm wondering if there's an ideal length or structure I should be aiming for. Do admission officers have a preference for the number of paragraphs or is it …

I've heard from some seniors that AP exams might recycle questions from year to year. Just a tad stressed because I'm not sure if it's something I should be looking out for while studying. Does anyone …

I'm pretty interested in applying to Virginia Tech because of their strong engineering programs, but I'm not sure if I'll get in. Can anyone suggest similar target schools with comparable engineering …

I'm totally into the arts and design, and The New School in NYC seems like a creative hotspot. Are there any similar arts-focused colleges that maybe fly under the radar but still have that innovative …

The second of May is fast approaching, and yep, I've got an AP exam then. Would love to hear how others are prepping during these final days. Any last-minute study hacks or stress management technique …

This whole college essay thing has got me pretty anxious. I want to make sure I don’t mess up, so can someone tell me the key things I should absolutely avoid in my college essay?

Hey everyone, I'm kinda worried about the AP Bio exam. Could use some help! Does anyone have effective study strategies or resources that worked for them? Trying to create a study plan that doesn't ma …

Got a quick question for you math wizards - I'm studying for the AP Calculus exam and I can't find a straight answer anywhere. Is the Shell Method part of the curriculum that is tested on the AP Calcu …

Hey everyone, I'm aiming high and looking at Ivy League schools. Do you think there's like an 'ideal' number of AP exams I should have under my belt to be a competitive applicant? I've heard all sorts …

Hello everyone! As a junior trying to figure out my schedule and priorities for senior year, I'm curious about the real impact of AP exam scores on college admissions. Do colleges care a lot about the …