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Okay, so hypothetical situation (definitely not real, ha...) - if someone were to, let's say, get a 2 on an AP exam, are there any colleges that would accept that score? Asking for a friend. A list or …

I've heard lots of conflicting advice on what makes a college essay good. What specifically do admissions officers typically look for in our essays? Does anyone have insights or tips from the admissio …

AP Seminar seems like it’s a whole different beast compared to my other AP classes. Does anyone have tips on how to prepare for the AP Seminar exam? What kind of resources are helpful? Thanks in advan …

Hello, future cadet hopeful here! Anyone doing ROTC in college right now? I'm super curious about what it's like balancing ROTC commitments with regular college course loads and life. Is it super dema …

Quick question, guys - I'm starting to work on my Common App and realized that the main essay gets sent out to all the colleges I apply to. Is it legit just ONE essay for all of them? How do I make su …

Hey guys, I'm a bit stressed because I've heard different things from different people. When's the absolute latest I can register for AP exams in 2023 without incurring late fees? Our school hasn't gi …

Hello all! So, I'm a community college student thinking of transferring to a UC. My SAT score from high school is pretty average, and I'm wondering if I should try retaking it to improve my transfer a …

Hey guys, I'm currently a junior working on my college list, and UT Knoxville caught my eye. I'm trying to figure out how I fit with their expectations. Does anyone know what GPA UT Knoxville typicall …

Hey guys! I'm planning my schedule for next year and trying to figure out how much time I'll need to set aside for each AP exam. Does anyone know how long the AP Spanish Language exam is, including an …

Hey all! I'm brainstorming for my personal statement and I keep seeing advice about discussing the importance of college. How much should I focus on 'why college is important' as opposed to just talki …

Hey everyone, for those of you who've taken the AP Lit exam, what study methods were most effective? I'm looking to nail a high score and would appreciate any advice on resources that could help - boo …

So, I just realized that I might not be able to make my original AP exam date due to a family event... How do makeup AP exams work and when are they usually scheduled? I'm a bit worried about how they …

Scored a 1550 on the SAT and I've seen people with higher scores retake it. Curious to know if it's actually worth it to try again for a perfect score. Could that 50 points really make a difference in …

Hey everyone, so I recently got my SAT scores back, and I'm sitting at a solid 1500+. It's definitely within the range for the colleges I'm aiming for, but I can't help shake the feeling that maybe it …

Hey folks, I'm starting to schedule my studying for AP exams, and I just need to know: how long does the AP Psych exam take? I want to get a feel for when I can plan my post-exam relaxation! Any tips …

This might be a silly question, but how do you guys pay for your AP exams? Is there a particular process or forms I need to be aware of?

Hey peeps! I'm prepping for the AP Psych exam and I'm kinda curious about the format and how intense it feels in the actual exam room. Is it mostly factual recall or deep analysis? Also, any tips on t …

Feeling a bit anxious here - for those of you who applied Early Decision, when did the colleges get back to you? I'm trying to plan out how I'll manage my time and expectations as I wait for the respo …

I'm curious to know about the reach and impact of AP classes – does anyone know roughly how many students sit for AP exams every year? I'm writing a bit about the academic pressures in high school and …

Hey everyone, I'm a bit anxious about when I'll hear back from colleges. For those of you who applied Early Action, what's the typical timeframe for schools to release their decisions? Do they notify …