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I'm working on a college essay where I need to talk about my experiences related to community service. I've done some volunteering and projects, but I'm having a hard time putting it all into words. A …

Yo, I'm trying to establish a solid study plan for APUSH. How did you guys create your own study plans and what resources or techniques were most helpful for you? Any tips would be greatly appreciated …

Hey y'all, I'm really keen on applying to Northwestern, but I'm a bit unsure about their superscoring policy. Do they superscore both the SAT and ACT, or just one of them? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I was just wondering about all the different subjects you can take AP exams in. Can someone provide a list of all the AP exam subjects offered? I want to explore my options before making a d …

So I recently took the SAT and I'm trying to find colleges that accept SAT scores for their admissions process. Does anybody have any suggestions on where I should be looking or which colleges might b …

Hey guys, my AP World History test is approaching and I was just wondering if anyone could give me a breakdown of what to expect? Like, different sections of the exam, number of questions, time limits …

I recently received my PSAT score of 880, and I'm a little bit stressed about it. What should I be doing to prepare for the SAT and get a higher score?

Hi all, I'm really interested in the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences because I want to pursue a career in pharmaceuticals. I've been looking around for info on their acceptance rate, bu …

Hey all, I'm kind of struggling with APUSH and could use some advice on breaking down the material to study more effectively. Any tips and resources you could recommend? It would be a huge help!

I'm currently a junior and just heard about the Capstone Diploma program. Can someone provide a quick rundown on the requirements and whether it would be worth pursuing for college applications?

Hey, I'm a junior who just got a PSAT score of 890. I'm wondering if this is a good score for 11th grade and what steps I should take to improve for my upcoming SAT?

Hi! I'm starting to work on my application for Harvard, and I'm feeling a little bit overwhelmed. Any tips or suggestions on how to make my application stand out?

Hey everyone! I'm starting to think about college applications, and West Virginia University (WVU) caught my eye. What kind of stats should I have (GPA, standardized test scores, extracurricular activ …

Hi, guys! I'm preparing for the ACT, and I was wondering what the best score is for the writing portion? Any advice on how to improve my writing skills is much appreciated!

Hi, I'm a high school junior and Cal Berkeley is one of my dream schools. I wanted to know how competitive the admissions process is and what they look for in applicants. Any tips on how to improve my …

Hey folks, I just got my ACT scores back, but I'm having a bit of trouble understanding the breakdown of my scores. How do I analyze the scores from different sections and is understanding this breakd …

Hi there! I'm applying to Dartmouth and they have this peer recommendation requirement. I'm a bit confused about how it should be written and what it should cover. Can anybody give me some advice or e …

Hey everyone, I'm trying to plan out my college applications and I was wondering if Harvard still requires the SAT or if it's optional now. I've heard different things from different sources, so could …

Hi folks! I'm working on my college applications and I'm curious if Harvard requires a separate, school-specific essay or if they just use the Common App essay. I want to make sure I'm prepared and do …

So I'm trying to decide between taking AP Language and Literature or AP Language and Composition next year. Can anyone explain the differences between these two courses and their exams? What were your …