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So I've been looking into DePauw and I really like the tight-knit community and strong liberal arts education. Are there other schools out there that offer a similar experience? I'm aiming for a balan …

Hey everyone, I've been super into Cal Poly because of their hands-on engineering programs, but I'm trying to widen my search. Does anyone know other colleges with a similar 'learn by doing' approach …

Just had a thought, and now I can't get it out of my head. Say I don't do as well as I hope on an AP exam, is it possible to just retake the exam the next year without having to sit through the class …

Little bit stressed here, y'all. I've heard there are certain things you just shouldn't write about in college essays. I have a ton of ideas but scared I might pick something that's a big no-no. What …

I've got my college list down, but I'm starting to sweat over all these supplemental essays each college requires. How can I write effective supplemental essays without repeating the same stuff from m …

I'm dipping my toes into AP Calc BC next year and I've heard it's tough. Could anyone give me a rundown on how the AP Calculus BC exam is scored? Are the FRQs and MCQs weighted the same, and what scor …

Hey folks! I'm gearing up to study for AP Psych and I'm kind of lost about where to begin. I’ve glanced at the course description but could someone break down what's typically on the exam? I want to m …

So I was wondering, what's the backup plan if you get sick right in the middle of an AP exam? There's always that fear lurking in my mind with exam season coming up. Does anyone know how the College B …

I'm drawn to Evergreen State College’s unique narrative evaluation system and their interdisciplinary curriculum. Are there other colleges out there that ditch traditional grades for evaluations and e …

I'm going to be taking AP exams for the first time and the thought of it is kind of daunting. Can someone walk me through what the experience is like? Also, what should I absolutely know about the tes …

Hello knowledgeable peers! I’m currently preparing for my AP Physics 1 exam and time management is a skill I'm trying to nail down. Does anyone know the exact length of the Physics 1 AP exam? Having t …

Hey everyone, I'm brainstorming for my college essays and I have quite a few stories about challenges I've faced. I'm not sure which ones colleges would find most compelling. Should I focus on an acad …

Yo, anyone else struggling to understand how the AP Lang exam is graded? Just how much do the essays weigh in comparison to the multiple-choice section? I want to be sure I'm focusing on the right par …

Hey, everyone! As exams are coming up, I was wondering if y'all have any good strategies for preparing for AP exams that you could share with a stressed junior here?

As I start planning my Common App essay and thinking about supplementals, I’m wondering... what's the difference? Do admissions officers look for different things in these essays? Should my approach c …

As a junior thinking ahead, I want to get into communications, but I'm also interested in expanding my skill set. What are some majors that would complement a communications degree well and are offere …

Hola compañeros, I'm a bit anxious about the upcoming AP Spanish exam. I can speak Spanish at home, but I'm worried about the formal aspects of the exam. How can I best prepare for the different secti …

I'm trying to map out my study schedule and I'm a bit confused about when AP exams are usually held. What month should I be absolutely ready to go into these high-stakes tests? Just so I can panic app …

Hey everyone, I'm trying to sketch out my junior year, and I'm a bit stressed about AP exams. Can anyone tell me when we actually take AP exams? Also, what's the usual timeline like for finding out th …

Hola, amigos! I've been trying to figure out the most effective methods to study for the AP Spanish exam. What practices or study habits did you find useful to become proficient, especially in the spe …