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So I've been cramming for APs and can't help but get curious – who are the people grading our AP exams? Are they teachers, college profs, or some trained AP grading gurus? It's got me a bit anxious th …
Okay, so juniors, when are you planning to start writing your essays? How long are y'all giving yourselves to draft, revise, and finalize everything? Just trying to figure out if I'm behind schedule h …
I'm a little confused with the whole Early Decision thing. Are you restricted to apply Early Decision to only one school? What's stopping someone from applying ED to multiple places?
I'm gearing up to write an essay about myself for my college apps and I'm worried about oversharing. How do I balance talking about my accomplishments without coming off as bragging, and being self-re …
Essays, essays, essays…I know they're crucial for the AP Lang exam, but what types of prompts should I be practicing with the most? Any particular rhetorical devices or writing styles that are favored …
Yo! I've been vibing with the idea of going to UCSB, but I'm wondering what other colleges out there have a similar chill and collaborative environment? Anyone got a list or experiences with other sch …
Alright, I need some advice. How do you all plan on studying for the AP Gov exam? Any resources or methods that you find helpful for tackling the content?
Okay so, not to be negative, but what actually happens if you completely bomb an AP exam? Do colleges get to see that? Does it impact your GPA? Would just like to know the consequences... you know, ju …
As I'm diving into the whole college admissions process, I've got one thing on my mind: AP exams. I'm doing okay in most, but I'm worried about a couple. How much will my AP scores affect my college a …
Hey guys, just finished my AP exams and I'm kind of stressed about the results. Does anyone know around when College Board releases the scores? Trying to plan my summer and don't want to be anxious ab …
Heyo! Junior here stressing a bit about AP exams. For those who nailed a 5 on AP Human Geography, what was your study plan? Any tips on resources or study schedules would be super helpful!
As I'm prepping for the PSAT, I realized I don’t know how long the test actually is. I'm trying to work on time management, so could someone help me out with how long are PSATs and any strategies you …
I’m a bit lost on how to choose a topic for my college essay. There are a lot of things I could write about, but I’m not sure what admissions officers would find compelling. How did you guys figure ou …
Hey everyone, I'm pretty hands-on and have been considering going into a trade, but I also want the college experience. Are there majors that are similar to learning a trade in terms of practical skil …
I'm staring at a blank document trying to figure out the best way to start my college application essay. Do you guys have suggestions or examples of how you started yours that might spark some inspira …
Okay, so I'm drafting my college essays and I've been thinking a lot about diversity. I come from a unique cultural background and I’ve faced a few challenges because of it. How can I weave this aspec …
I'm jumping into scholarship applications and feeling the pressure. Could use advice on how to write a college scholarship essay that stands out. What do committees usually look for, and how can I put …
To all the bio wizards out there, I need the lowdown on the AP Bio exam. How brutal is it really? I've heard mixed things and I'm not sure if I should be freaking out or calmly studying. Insight from …
I've got a couple of AP exams lined up on May 12th. Does anyone have strategies for dealing with back-to-back exams? How do you guys stay fresh and focused for each subject?
Fellow students! So I’m wondering, for anyone who’s taken AP Gov before, is the AP Government exam considered hard? I’m trying to gauge just how much more effort I need to put in. If you could share y …