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Hey, I'm struggling a bit with the free response questions on the AP Calculus AB exam. Can anyone share their strategies or tips for solving these questions efficiently and accurately? Much appreciate …
Hey guys! I'm thinking of visiting some colleges this summer, but I'm not exactly sure how to make the most of my visits. Do any of you have some tips about what to do (or not do) during these trips? …
Hello! In the admissions process, do colleges take into account our PE grades? I'm trying to figure out if a not-so-great PE grade will hurt my overall application. Thanks for the help!
Hi! My younger sibling is in 8th grade and is considering taking the PSAT. I was just wondering what the typical score range for an 8th grader is? Are there any benefits or potential drawbacks to taki …
Math has never been my strongest subject and I'm having some trouble with right angle triangles, particularly the 30-60-90 ones. Could anyone give me a brief explanation or point me towards resources …
I've been researching Columbia University for a while and I'm curious about its current acceptance rate. Does anyone have any updated info on its acceptance rate or general competitiveness? I want to …
Hey everyone, I just got deferred from Duke and I'm planning to write a letter of continued interest. Can anyone give me some tips or advice on what to include and how to make my LOCI stand out? Thank …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to look at colleges and I've noticed that some schools offer Early Action (EA) while others have Regular Decision (RD). Can anyone break down the benefits and drawbacks of e …
I've been thinking a lot about taking a gap year, but I'm not sure how the process works. Can I defer my admission if I get accepted to my dream college? What steps do I have to take, and what are som …
Hey guys, I'm starting to work on my college applications and want to make sure I'm doing everything I can. What are some tips or strategies to write an excellent college essay? Can you share examples …
Hey there! I'm working on my common app essay for this cycle and I was just wondering - does anyone know the word limit for the 2023-24 prompts? I'm having a hard time fitting everything into my essay …
Hi everyone, I'll be a senior next year and am looking for engineering scholarships tailored for high school students. Do you have any recommendations or resources I should check out? Any help would b …
Hello! So my GPA is currently a 3.82, and I was hoping to get some input on where this would place me when it comes to college admissions. How competitive does this make me for more selective schools, …
Hey everyone, just a quick question - does Saturday school attendance show up on your record when applying for colleges? I've attended a few, and I'm a little worried about how it will affect my appli …
Hello, I'm a little worried about the free-response section of the AP Calc AB exam. Can anyone give me an idea of what kind of questions I can expect and some tips on how to prepare for this section? …
I want to start preparing early for my AP history exam next year. What are the best resources for studying and how can I create an effective study plan for the 2024 exam?
Hey everyone, I've been thinking about the possible outcomes for college applications, and I'm a bit unsure about what it means to be waitlisted. Can anyone explain the whole waitlist process?
Hi! I'm interested in becoming a cheerleader manager in my school, but I'm not entirely sure about the role and what it entails. Can anyone here who's been a cheerleader manager or knows someone who h …
Hey y'all! So, I'm a bit confused about Early Decision (ED) policies. Could anyone please explain the difference between ED and ED2? Are there any significant advantages to applying ED2 over ED? Feeli …
I'm applying to Yale and didn't get an interview. Can I still get in without one? How significant is the interview process in determining admissions?