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Statistics has me a bit on edge with the AP exam approaching. What topics do you all feel are the most critical to understand before taking the AP Statistics exam? And are there types of questions tha …

I’m currently a junior and I’m starting to look at colleges. I heard Westminster College in PA has a really tight-knit community and I’m wondering if there are other small colleges like this in the U. …

I feel completely lost with all the college essay advice out there. Could someone break down the process of writing a college essay into manageable steps? I could really use a roadmap from brainstormi …

As I'm planning my schedule for senior year, I want to challenge myself but not overwhelm my workload. Anyone know which AP exams are generally regarded as the toughest? I want to make sure I balance …

I've been trying to gauge my chances for Purdue, and it's a bit daunting, not gonna lie. If any Boilermakers are out there - what were your stats and extracurriculars that you think helped you get in?

Hey guys, I’m feeling a bit torn. I got a 1300 on the SAT but I don’t know if I should retake it. Do colleges value a higher score enough for me to spend more time on it, or should I use that time to …

Hey everyone, I've visited Carthage and really liked the feel of the place. I'm curious, are there other colleges with a similar atmosphere, smaller class sizes and maybe a focus on liberal arts or sc …

Ok, so I read somewhere that you can get a 0 on an AP exam - is that just if you write nothing, or are there specific things that can get you a 0?

So I'm thinking about transferring and I’ve heard the essay is kinda different? What are the key elements to include in a college transfer essay that might differ from a first-year application essay? …

As a junior looking into majoring in computer science, I'm wondering which AP exams would strengthen my application. Anybody out there with experience who can suggest the AP exams most relevant for a …

SOS! Does anyone have solid advice on what format to use for the college essays? I've got my content down but I’m stuck on whether there's a preferred structure or style. Should I be using headers, or …

Ugh, guys, I’m in a slight panic mode here. My cousin's wedding might be on the same day as my AP World History exam. So, exactly how long is the AP World exam, including breaks? Need to figure out if …

I'm starting to outline my college essay and wondering if anyone's got tips on how to structure it. Should it be like a story, or more of a traditional essay setup? How do you transition from the intr …

Yo, so I'm starting to prep for my AP Psyche exam and I've got a question for y'all - how many questions are on the AP Psychology exam? Just trying to get a sense of what I’m diving into and to figure …

Quick question, folks! I’m heavily involved in robotics club in my high school and I want to continue this in college. How did you find out if the colleges you applied to had similar activities or clu …

With AP exams less than a month away, I'm getting a little stressed about fitting in all my studying. I'm taking a couple of APs and need some efficient strategies for cramming. Does anyone have exper …

FGCU has caught my eye—their environmental focus and proximity to the water is awesome. Can someone suggest universities that offer a similar experience, both environmentally and academically?

I'm going into my senior year, and I want to make sure I strike a good balance between having fun and staying focused on academics. For those of you who felt like you had a really fulfilling senior ye …

So, with all these dates floating around for different AP exams, I've totally lost track of when the AP Bio exam is happening this year. Can someone help me out? I need to balance my prep time between …

Hello folks! Just curious, we always talk about getting a 4 or a 5, but is a score of 3 on an AP exam considered good? Do colleges care if you get a 3 or is it just 'passing'? Any insight would be gre …