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Hey guys, I'm starting to feel the clock ticking and I'm wondering when I should really start focusing on my college essay. Everyone says 'the earlier, the better,' but I just finished junior year and …
So, I just found out I've been deferred 😓 I thought my application was strong, but now I'm second-guessing everything, especially my SAT score, which is decent but not top of the range. Do you guys th …
As I plan out my final high school spring, I'm wondering when the AP exams are scheduled in May. Do they start early in the month, or are they more towards the end? I’m trying to balance exam prep wit …
I'm totally stressed about college admissions and the importance of GPA, especially for schools like the University of Washington (UW). Can someone shed some light on how UW considers GPA during their …
Hey everyone, I’ve decided to take on AP Euro this year, and it’s kind of daunting. Anyone willing to share how they're preparing? Specifically, how to study for the AP European History exam effective …
Hey, I'm juggling a lot of extracurriculars and wondering how hefty the AP Chemistry exam is. Does anyone who's taken it remember how many questions there were, plus any tips for handling the workload …
Hey friends, I'm kind of in the dark about when colleges release their supplemental essay prompts. Does anyone know the general time frame when these come out? I want to make sure I have enough time t …
So, I'm working on my supplements and I'm stuck on the 'Why This College' prompts. Can anyone share some insights on how to make these essays genuine and specific? How much research into the school sh …
Just decided to self-study for an AP exam because I'm really interested in the subject and it's not offered at my school. Does anyone have any advice on how to start and maybe some resources that help …
The time has come to face my college essay and honestly, I’m stumped. What should I be writing about? Is there a go-to sort of topic that usually works well, or should it be something super personal? …
Hey guys, I've been exploring options for studying abroad, and I'm curious about how much the college application processes differ internationally compared to the US system I'm familiar with. For exam …
Serious question time—could somebody break down for me what the AP Seminar exam involves? I've got this vibe that it's a different beast compared to the other AP exams, but what's the specific format …
Trying to write this college essay and I'm lowkey freaking out. What are the most important qualities or experiences admissions officers want to see? I have a lot I could talk about but want to make s …
Hey guys, I'm feeling a bit stressed about the AP US History exam that's coming up. Could anyone who's taken it before share what specific topics or periods I should be focusing on? I really want to m …
Hey everyone, I’m starting to look at colleges and I’ve taken a real liking to UNC Chapel Hill’s campus vibe and academic strengths. Could you guys suggest any other schools that have a similar feel? …
So I've heard amazing things about the vibe at CU Boulder—like the outdoor scene and the laid-back atmosphere. I'm definitely into that sort of culture, but I want to check out other colleges that off …
Hey everyone, I'm a bit on edge since I submitted my Early Action applications a while ago. Can anybody tell me when schools usually start sending out their Early Action decisions? Do they have a spec …
As someone aiming for a strong academic college that also provides a lot of undergraduate attention and opportunities, I'm really impressed by Williams College. Are there other institutions with a com …
Just found out about the LIFE Scholarship at the University of South Carolina and it seems like a great opportunity. Does anyone know the GPA requirements for it and if there are any other academic st …
Stats people! I’m getting mixed messages on the difficulty level of the AP stats exam. I’m good with numbers but haven’t done a ton of advanced math. Should I be worried? And does anyone have recommen …