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Hey, I'm taking AP Psychology next semester and wanted to get a head start on preparing. Do you guys have any advice on good resources or study strategies to do well in this course? Thanks in advance!
I'm brainstorming ideas for my college essays, and I want to present a strong argument or cultural point. Any advice on topics that could lead to interesting discussions and help me stand out? Thought …
Hello everyone, I'm considering majoring in economics when I apply to college, but I'm noticing that some schools offer a BA and others a BS in economics. What's the difference between the two, and wh …
Hey guys! So, I recently took the PSAT and wanted to know how my score would compare to the SAT. Do you have any info on how I can convert my PSAT score to an SAT equivalent? Thanks in advance!
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Hey everyone! So I'm currently ranking #2 in a highly competitive class, and I'm not sure if I can make it to valedictorian. Does this have a significant impact on college applications? Is being valed …
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Hi everyone! I want to become a veterinarian in the future, but I'm not sure which classes I should be taking in high school to best prepare for it. Does anyone have suggestions on which courses would …
Hello! I'm just starting to explore college options, and I'm confused about the difference between a degree and a major. Can someone break it down for me?
Hey applyingtocollege community! I'm considering taking AP classes next year, but I'm a little bit stressed about the workload. Can you give me an idea of the level of difficulty and how it compares t …
Hi there! I'm thinking of majoring in economics, and I'm wondering what kind of well-paying jobs I can expect after graduation. What are some of the best paid jobs that economics majors typically go f …
Hey! So, I might be switching schools this year, and I'm worried about how it'll affect my transcript. Will my grades from my old school still be on my transcript when applying to colleges, or do they …
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Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been thinking about my future career paths. Is it common for people to attend law school right after they finish their undergrad degree, or do they usually work for …
I've been in DECA for a couple of years and I've participated in various competitions. I was just wondering if being in DECA actually adds value to my college applications or if it's not a big deal fo …
I've never taken a coding class before, but I'm really interested in learning. Is it possible to take AP Computer Science A with no prior programming experience, or should I start with a regular compu …
Hey everyone! I'm doing a speech for my English class and I'm trying to come up with a really engaging topic. What are some ideas for topics that would captivate my audience and make the speech memora …
Hey everyone! I'm taking AP Statistics this year and I've been practicing FRQs, but I'm still having trouble with the probability ones. Any tips or resources you know that could help me get better at …
Hey everyone, I've been looking for some good finance summer programs that are open to high school students. If you've attended any or have recommendations, could you please let me know? Thanks in adv …