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I'm studying for the APs right now, and I've heard that Barron's review books are harder than the actual exams. Can anyone who's used Barron's and taken the AP test confirm this? I want to make sure I …

Guys, the AP Psych exam date is creeping up and my nerves are too. I've heard it's a lot of memorization. Can someone share their study plan that led them to do well? Flashcards, Quizlets, videos, any …

Hey guys, I'm a bit curious about the AP exam eligibility. Is it exclusive to high school students, or can anyone give it a shot? What’s the process if you’re not enrolled in an AP class at school?

Hello! I'm working on my essays and I'm kind of confused about the formatting. What's the standard format for a college application essay? Is there a specific style or template I should be following?

I'm trying to plan out my schedule for next year and I read somewhere that some AP exams have super low pass rates. Does anyone know which one is the hardest or has the lowest pass rate? I want to kno …

So, how necessary is a catchy title for your college essays? Will it add to the impact or is it just an unnecessary addition? If it's recommended, any suggestions on how to come up with a good one?

Hey peers! I'm planning out my schedule for next year and I'm torn between AP Euro and a couple of other courses. I've always been keen on history, but I've heard the AP Euro exam can be rough. What a …

Polite inquiry to my peers here: If you don’t do well on an AP exam, like say you get a 3, does it make sense to retake it senior year, or should you just focus on other things at that point? Will col …

I've heard rumors that some colleges won't accept a score of 3 on AP exams for college credit. Is this true? And if so, which ones? It would definitely affect which schools I apply to.

Alright, so I’m at the point where I'm ready to tackle my college essays, and I'm trying to figure out what exactly colleges are hoping to see in them. Do they want creativity, a demonstration of skil …

Quick question, folks! I'm polishing up my essays and I'm not sure if I should include a title or not. Do titles help in making the essay stand out or are they seen as unnecessary by admissions office …

Guys, I've been super swamped with classwork and totally forgot to register for my AP exams. Is it too late to sign up, or is there a late registration period? What's the final cutoff before I absolut …

To all the future Cardinal applicants, what GPA are we supposed to aim for? Do they look at unweighted or weighted more, and what’s the average GPA of a Stanford admit? Feeling the pressure and could …

Just found out about Colorado College's unique Block Plan where you take one class at a time. It sounds pretty cool and I think it might suit my learning style better. Are there any other colleges out …

Hey everyone, I really love the vibes at the College of William and Mary—the history, the tight-knit community, and the focus on undergraduate teaching. I'm trying to expand my list with schools that …

Spelman College is on my list due to its stellar history of empowering African American women. I'd love to find out if there are more colleges out there that provide the same supportive and enriching …

Stats isn’t clicking for me as I hoped it would, and I've got the AP exam coming up. Did anyone find a certain study method or resource indispensable for understanding the content? Looking to at least …

Hey folks, just trying to plan out my junior year and I'm feeling a bit lost. What do you think is a manageable number of AP exams to take in one year? I really want to challenge myself but also don't …

Juniors and seniors, how did y'all tackle studying for the AP Environmental Science exam? I'm juggling a couple of AP classes and need some efficient ways to prep. Also, how much did you rely on outsi …

Hey everyone! So I've narrowed my choices down to two colleges that are super similar in terms of the programs they offer, their campus vibe, and their locations. How did you make a decision when it w …