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How hard is AP Comp Sci?

Next year I'm thinking about taking AP Computer Science to learn more about programming and possibly major in it in college. For those who have taken the course, how difficult is it? What sort of back …

5 months ago

Acceptance Rate at Fordham University?

Hey guys! Fordham University looks like a cool school, and I'm considering applying there. What's the acceptance rate like? Also, what factors does the college consider while evaluating applicants? Th …

5 months ago

Cornell - Average SAT Scores?

Hey everyone, I'm interested in applying to Cornell, but I'm not sure if my SAT score is competitive enough. Does anyone know the average SAT score range for accepted students? Thanks!

5 months ago

D2 Colleges in Maryland and Louisiana

Hi there! I'm looking to apply to college as a student-athlete and I'm particularly interested in D2 colleges in both Maryland and Louisiana. Can anyone here give me some examples of D2 schools that I …

5 months ago

What is Restrictive Early Action and which schools have it?

Hey everyone, I'm a junior trying to maintain my sanity. So, I was just researching college admissions and came across the term 'Restrictive Early Action.' Can someone please explain what it is and wh …

5 months ago

Common First-Time SAT Score?

I'm gonna be taking the SAT for the first time soon, and I'm just wondering what the average first-time SAT score is? It might help me set reasonable goals for myself.

5 months ago

Double majors: Can you receive two diplomas?

Hey fellow students! I'm considering double majoring in college and was wondering if anyone knew the answer to this: Will I receive two separate diplomas upon graduation, or just one that lists both m …

5 months ago

What's the minimum GPA for Columbia?

So, I'm really interested in applying to Columbia University, but I'm just a little bit worried about my GPA. Does anyone know what the minimum GPA requirement is for Columbia? Thanks!

5 months ago

High School Order Explanation?

Hi all, can someone explain the order of high school to me? Like, how does it work with freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years? It'd be great to understand the basics.

5 months ago

American University ACT Scores

Hey! I've been researching American University and it seems like a school I'd be interested in. Does anyone know the average ACT score for admitted students? Also, any tips on reaching or surpassing t …

5 months ago

AP US History Exam Duration

Hi folks! I'm trying to plan my time management for the AP US History exam. Does anyone know the total time allotted for the exam, and how much time is given for each section? Thanks so much!

5 months ago

AP Stats exam format - what's the breakdown?

I need a clear understanding of the format for the AP Stats exam. What is the breakdown of the multiple-choice and free-response sections? How many questions are there, and how long do we have to comp …

5 months ago

Stanford SAT Superscore Question

Hi! Does anyone know if Stanford University uses a superscore approach when evaluating SAT scores for college admissions? Thanks in advance for your help.

5 months ago

Common SAT question types?

Hey everyone! As I prepare for the SAT, I was wondering if there are any common question types I should be aware of. Knowing these might help me strategize better. TIA!

5 months ago

SAT: What Subjects Should I Focus On?

Hey y'all! I'm a bit stressed about the SATs and how to prepare for them. Can anyone tell me which subjects are on the SAT and how I should prioritize studying for them? Any advice would be great!

5 months ago

Help with AP Language and Composition Free Response Questions?

Hey guys, I've been struggling with the free response section of the AP Language and Composition test. Any tips on how to ace this part? And if you have any examples of top-scoring essays, please shar …

5 months ago

AP Psychology passing rate - is this class hard?

Hey everyone, I'm considering taking AP Psychology next year, but I'm not sure what to expect as far as the course difficulty and exam passing rate. Could anyone who's taken the class share their expe …

5 months ago

Best SAT resources?

Hey everyone, I'm starting my SAT prep and I wanted to know what resources you guys recommend for getting a high score? I'm particularly interested in knowing the best books for reading and overall re …

5 months ago

Recommendations for SAT US History prep materials?

Hey guys! I have a strong interest in US history and I'm thinking of taking the SAT subject test for it before applying to colleges. What materials or resources would you recommend for preparing for t …

5 months ago

What does it mean to have a 90th percentile ACT score?

I just got my ACT score and it's in the 90th percentile. I'm not quite sure what that means – is it a good score? And how might it affect my college applications?

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