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Hey everyone! Okay, so I'm trying to set up my study schedule for the AP season, and I'm a bit lost here. I'm registered for both AP Calc AB and AP Calc BC. Could someone clue me in on when the AP Cal …
This might be a really basic question, but can we bring our own erasers to the AP exam? I want to be fully prepared and my eraser game is strong!
Hey everyone, I've been trying to figure out how to really make my senior year count. I mean, I want to glow up academically and personally before I head to college. Any tips on balancing schoolwork w …
Feeling a bit stressed here as I start my applications, and I’m wondering just how big of a role do college essays play in the admissions process? Are they the make-or-break factor, or do AOs weigh ot …
Literature buffs, I need your wisdom! For those who have survived the AP English Literature exam, what kind of content does it cover? Are we talking more about modern works or more classic literature? …
Hey guys, I'm trying to plan out my study schedule and I just can't seem to find when the AP US History exam is going to be held this year. Does anyone know the specific date for the APUSH exam or whe …
Hey folks! Junior year is wild, and AP exams are on the horizon. How much time do people usually spend studying for an AP exam? Is there like a recommended number of hours per week or something? Espec …
Hey, writing some introspective pieces here and one has this 'who am I' type of prompt. How deep do people usually go with these? I mean, are we talking deep dark secrets, achievements, personal philo …
UConn Huskies, I need your help! I'm a junior trying to get my application plan sorted out. Does anyone have an idea of the GPA range UConn generally looks for in high school applicants? Just want to …
Just curious, but what should I be absolutely sure I have done before I head into senior year? Are there any crucial steps I should have completed in terms of college preparations or things that will …
So I've been curious, how many proctors are usually required for AP exams? Is there like a standard ratio of proctors to students, and does it change if you're taking the exams at a smaller test cente …
As a homeschool student, I'm trying to figure out how I can take AP exams. Anyone here who's been through this and can shed some light on the process and what I need to consider?
Might sound like I've been living under a rock, but can someone explain what AP exams are actually for? Like, do they help with college credits, admissions, or something else? A bit lost here with all …
As I'm drafting my college essays, I keep stumbling over how to end them with a bang. Does anyone have tips on writing a powerful conclusion that seals the deal? I worry that a weak ending might under …
Starting to draft some supplemental essays and one of the colleges I'm into is asking 'What will you contribute to our college?' and honestly, I'm a bit stumped. I’ve got some club involvement and hav …
I've got a packed schedule with AP classes for my senior year. From an admissions perspective, do colleges look at senior year AP classes in the same light as the earlier years, or are they considered …
I've got a serious scheduling conflict on the day of my AP exam, and I'm freaking out a bit. Is there a way to take the exam on a different day? How does that work?
Yo, so I've written my essay but it's feeling a bit too long and I'm worried that the admissions people might not have the patience for it. What are some effective strategies for trimming down a colle …
Okay, so like, I've been binge-watching shows set in college and university life, you know, like 'Friends from College' on Netflix. So here's my question: how accurate is that portrayal of the social …
Yo guys, I’ve set my sights on Duke and I'm just wondering, for those who got in, what was your profile like? GPA, test scores, extracurriculars – spill the beans, please! Are there any must-have achi …