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Hi everyone, as I outline my college essay, I'm wondering if there's an ideal length or structure I should be aiming for. Do admission officers have a preference for the number of paragraphs or is it …
I've heard from some seniors that AP exams might recycle questions from year to year. Just a tad stressed because I'm not sure if it's something I should be looking out for while studying. Does anyone …
I'm pretty interested in applying to Virginia Tech because of their strong engineering programs, but I'm not sure if I'll get in. Can anyone suggest similar target schools with comparable engineering …
I'm totally into the arts and design, and The New School in NYC seems like a creative hotspot. Are there any similar arts-focused colleges that maybe fly under the radar but still have that innovative …
The second of May is fast approaching, and yep, I've got an AP exam then. Would love to hear how others are prepping during these final days. Any last-minute study hacks or stress management technique …
This whole college essay thing has got me pretty anxious. I want to make sure I don’t mess up, so can someone tell me the key things I should absolutely avoid in my college essay?
Hey everyone, I'm kinda worried about the AP Bio exam. Could use some help! Does anyone have effective study strategies or resources that worked for them? Trying to create a study plan that doesn't ma …
Got a quick question for you math wizards - I'm studying for the AP Calculus exam and I can't find a straight answer anywhere. Is the Shell Method part of the curriculum that is tested on the AP Calcu …
Hey everyone, I'm aiming high and looking at Ivy League schools. Do you think there's like an 'ideal' number of AP exams I should have under my belt to be a competitive applicant? I've heard all sorts …
Hello everyone! As a junior trying to figure out my schedule and priorities for senior year, I'm curious about the real impact of AP exam scores on college admissions. Do colleges care a lot about the …
AP Calc folks, I need your help! What type of calculators can we actually use during the AP Calculus exam? I want to make sure I have the right one before test day rolls around.
I've heard from older students that you can cancel your AP exam scores after you've taken the tests, but I'm not sure how. Can anyone walk me through the steps? Also, would there be any negative conse …
So, as a junior aiming for biology majors, I'll be taking the AP Biology exam soon. I'm a bit confused about how the scoring works. Can someone explain how the AP Bio exam is graded and what counts th …
Hey guys, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed with prepping for the AP Lang exam. Anyone got effective study strategies or resources that really helped them get that elusive 5?
I’m super into international relations, and Tufts is my dream school because of their awesome program. It's super competitive, though, so I need backup options. Could you guys chime in with colleges t …
Hey everyone, I'm getting a bit worried about the AP World History exam. I've been pretty busy with other classes and extracurriculars, and I don't feel like I've studied enough. Does anyone have any …
For those who've taken AP Literature, how did you find the exam's difficulty level? Any tips on what to focus on or how to approach the preparation to manage the analysis and essay writing?
I've been hearing a lot about AP scores, and it got me thinking. If someone ends up with a 2 on their AP exam, how might that affect their college application? Do colleges see those scores, and should …
Hey peeps, I'm doing quite well in high school physics and wondering, does college physics build directly off what we learn in high school? Is Physics 101 in college like a continuation or something c …
Hey guys, I'm brainstorming for my college essays and could really use some inspiration or advice. What are generally considered good topics that make for a memorable college essay? Hoping to find a t …