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Coding wizards, I need your guidance! Taking the AP Comp Sci A exam soon and kinda stressing. What are the key concepts I should focus on, and are there any online platforms that offer good practice p …

Hey fam, I'm in a bit of a pickle. Something important came up, and I might not be able to take my AP exam on the scheduled date. Do you know if there's a way to reschedule an AP exam without it being …

I might have bitten off more than I can chew this year. What happens if I decide not to take an AP exam I’ve registered for? Will there be a refund or penalty or any impact on my college apps?

Hey y'all, I'm not sure how to prepare for the AP World History exam and I could use some pointers. What did you focus on, and how did you structure your studying with so much content to cover? Any pa …

So, I was planning my potential college schedule and I’m a tad confused about any specific classes I must take in my freshman year. Are there general education requirements or essential classes everyo …

So I just sent in my Early Decision application and I'm super nervy-wervy. Just wondering if ED applicants ever get 'likely letters', or is that just a Regular Decision thing? It would be really cool …

Anyone else feeling the weight of AP exams? Just wondering why these exams seem to be on another level of difficulty. Any tips on how to tackle them or study strategies that worked for you would be a …

Hey everyone, does anybody know what GPA you need to be a competitive applicant at the City College of New York? I really want to get in but need to figure out where I stand.

Hey everyone! I've been really liking what Loyola Maryland has to offer in terms of community and academics, but I want to expand my options. What are some colleges that have a similar feel—you know, …

Question for all the science whizzes: I'm gearing up to start studying for the AP Bio exam and I’m feeling a bit anxious about the vast amount of material. How did you guys study for it? Any tips on e …

Princeton is my reach school, and I'm unsure about how my GPA stacks up. Does Princeton have a minimum GPA for applicants, or do they consider everything else about your application equally?

I'm at the point of editing my college essays and honestly, I can't even tell if they're good or just meh. What do you think makes a college essay really stand out and considered good in the eyes of a …

Hey folks, with AP exams looming, I'm feeling a little bit anxious about timing. Could anyone tell me how long the AP Macroeconomics exam is? I just want to plan my study schedule effectively and mayb …

Hey guys! The pressure of junior year is creeping up on me, and I feel like I should start getting a move on with my college essays. So when do you all think is the best time to start writing these es …

Hey guys, I'm an international student and I've been wondering if the AP exams are harder for students outside the U.S. Does anyone know if the curriculum or the exam format is different from the one …

I've recently fallen in love with everything about Georgetown University—the blend of strong academics, particularly in international relations and politics, and that vibrant city culture. Do you know …

Feeling a bit stressed here, but I gotta ask—is it possible to repeat your senior year in high school if things don't go according to plan? If so, how does that affect college admissions, and what are …

Kind of stressing about starting high school and I want to make sure I'm making the most of it. What should I be doing in my freshman year to set myself up for success later on? Should I be focusing o …

Hey everyone, I’m planning my schedule for senior year and I’m thinking about taking AP Computer Science A. I don’t have a lot of experience in coding beyond some basic HTML and CSS I learned in a web …

Can anyone share their study plan for the AP World History Exam? I'm starting to prep, but I don't even know where to begin with so much content to cover. What topics should I focus on the most, and h …