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Stats has always been tough for me and with the AP exam coming up, I'm getting pretty anxious. What study habits helped you guys succeed, and are there any online resources that explain the concepts i …
Has anyone ever taken the same AP exam more than once? I'm not exactly thrilled with my score from last year, and I'm considering a redo. Is that even a thing, and if so, what should I consider before …
Hey guys, I'm brainstorming for my college essays and one of the schools I'm applying to has this prompt about 'What inspires you?' I'm struggling to figure out the best way to answer this without sou …
I've had my eye on Duke and I've heard it's pretty selective. Can anyone tell me what the average GPA is for students who get admitted? Do I stand a chance with a GPA that's not a 4.0?
I'm in the midst of drafting my college app essays, and I'm kinda torn—do admissions officers expect a title? Would it help my essay stand out or is it just unnecessary fluff? If anyone who's gone thr …
Coding wizards, I need your wisdom! I've been going through the AP Computer Science Principles material and I’m kinda stuck on hexadecimal. Is it something that's going to pop up on the AP CSP exam? N …
Okay, so UW Madison is absolutely a dream school for me, but I'm sorta concerned about whether my GPA is in the right range. Are there any Badgers out there who can tell me what GPA I should aim for t …
I’ve been hearing from different people about varying lengths of AP exams, and it’s gotten me a tad confused. I’m signed up for the AP Stats exam this year, and I just want to know—for those in the kn …
Feeling the pressure as junior year is ending... Does anyone have advice on when’s the best time to start drafting my college essay? How early is too early, or how late is too late?
I've seen a few sample essays that open with a quote and I'm wondering, how should I start my college essay with a quote? Is it a good hook, or is it too cliché? I've found some really inspiring quote …
Hi friends, I'm currently weighing my options and considering not taking one of my AP exams, despite being enrolled in the corresponding class. Is the experience from the class enough for college appl …
Hey interwebs! International student here, and I'm kinda puzzled. Are international students allowed to take AP exams? If so, how does the process work for us?
Hey folks, curious junior here! What's the angle on 'Why this college?' essays? What kind of research should I be doing, and what are admissions officers really seeking in my response?
Hey! Does anyone know where I can find some solid college essay examples? I'm trying to get a feel for what sort of narratives and writing styles are successful. I learn better by example, and it's a …
So, I found this prompt from College A that really resonated with me and I feel like I wrote a strong essay. I just saw that College B has a pretty similar prompt. Would it be frowned upon to reuse my …
Quick question, guys, because this has been bugging me and my friends: Is scoring a 6 on an AP exam actually a thing or just a myth? Everyone knows about scores from 1 to 5, but some upperclassmen are …
Guys, I’m slightly freaked out. I just realized I might’ve had some spelling errors on my AP exam essays. Does anyone know how much spelling mistakes can affect our AP scores, or are the graders more …
Hey peeps, I'm in a bit of a bind here because my school doesn't offer some of the AP exams I want to take. Do you know where I could take these AP exams if they're not provided at my school? Any advi …
Okay, so I'm kinda stressing here because I just started prepping for my AP exams next year. I keep hearing about scoring a 1 and how it could hurt your college app. What usually leads a student to sc …
I've been eyeing Washington University in St. Louis because of their strong research opportunities for undergrads and overall academic excellence. Could you drop some names of other universities where …