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Long story short, I fell in love with UC Santa Cruz's campus and their strong programs in the sciences. But considering how admissions can be super unpredictable, I'm trying to compile a list of simil …
With all this remote learning, I was wondering, is there any chance we can take AP exams online, or do we have to be present at the school for them? Has anyone heard anything about this?
UChicago is my dream school, but I'm stressing about whether my GPA is good enough. Does UChicago have a known GPA requirement for their applicants, or is it more about the overall package? Any tips f …
Hey guys! How are you all preparing for the AP English exam? Any books or online resources you recommend? Plus, how do you tackle the multiple-choice section versus the essays? I want to ensure I cove …
Could someone tell me what time AP exams typically begin? I'm trying to plan my schedule for the exam days so I'm not rushing in the morning or anything.
I'm trying to keep the stress levels low, but I've gotta ask – if someone bombs an AP exam, does it mess up college chances or is it not that big of a deal?
I’ve heard the conclusion is super important in a college essay because it's the last thing the adcoms read. I don’t want to just summarise everything I’ve said, but I also don't know how to leave a m …
I just got my SAT scores back and I’m sitting at a 1450. While I know it’s a decent score, I'm aiming for some pretty competitive schools. Do you guys think it’d be a good move to retake the test and …
Howdy peers! I'm looking for colleges that rival Boston College's school spirit and sense of pride – any of you have recommendations?
I overheard some classmates saying they didn't have to pay for their AP exams last year. How does that work? Is there some sort of financial aid or waiver that I don't know about? Who qualifies for fr …
I've heard that admissions committees look for certain qualities in applicants through their essays. Could anyone shed some light on what characteristics or traits I should highlight in my college ess …
Hey everyone, so I’m doing my college search and I’ve really taken a liking to George Washington University because of its urban campus, political activity, and strong international relations program. …
Okay, cool cats, let's get back to basics for a sec. What exactly is the AP exam—like, in general? And no, I'm not just talking about the content, but like, what’s the significance for college apps?
This might be a tough one, but I have to write an essay on how I'll contribute to the college community. Does anyone have examples or pointers on how to showcase your potential contributions in a way …
Hey guys! Anyone who's gotten a 5 on the AP Euro exam, could you share how you studied or prepped? I'm not just looking for study material recs, but also how you structured your time and tackled learn …
Hey folks, I'm trying to get a study plan together for the AP Psych exam and could use some direction. What are the main theories or studies that I should memorize? Also, do you have any tips for reme …
Hey everyone! I'm really into Political Science but the college I'm looking at doesn't have it as a major. Do you guys know any similar fields of study that might overlap with my interests? I'm open t …
Hey fellow juniors, I've been brainstorming ideas for my personal statement and I'm really passionate about my religious journey. I've been involved with my community's religious youth group, which ha …
So I just learned about College of the Ozarks and their cool work-study program. Does anybody have suggestions for other schools that offer a similar work experience during college?
Totally perplexed about how many years of a foreign language I need. Do colleges want to see proficiency in languages, and does it matter which language it is? I've got options at school, but not sure …