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Hey everyone! I'm starting to look at colleges and I’m super interested in maybe going abroad. Does anyone know if there are European colleges that offer a similar experience to American liberal arts …

Ok, so here's the thing. I'm really passionate about subjects not offered at my high school, and I'm considering taking some AP exams on my own. Can anyone guide me on how to go about this? Is there a …

Hey everyone, I'm a bit concerned about the upcoming AP Chemistry exam. Can anyone share effective study techniques or resources that have worked for you? How far in advance should I start studying to …

Hey folks, as a junior who's planning to eventually major in the sciences, I'm wondering about the difficulty level of the AP Biology exam compared to other science AP exams. Can anyone here who has t …

So, I've been going over my drafts and I noticed I use 'I' a lot. Is that a problem in college essays or is it okay because it's supposed to be personal?

Hey guys, I'm super interested in the intellectual rigor and the core curriculum at UChicago but I've heard it's super intense. I want to find schools that offer a similar academic environment but may …

Junior here, just trying to plan out my summer before senior year gets wild. When do the essay prompts for college applications usually come out? Should I be anticipating this during summer break or d …

Hey fellow juniors (and seniors who've already been through this), I'm getting a bit anxious about the upcoming AP exams. I’m taking AP Calc AB this year and I’ve heard it can be pretty challenging. C …

Hey everyone, so I'm feeling a bit anxious because I think I may have jumped the gun on my ED application. Can anyone tell me if it's possible to switch from Early Decision to Regular Decision after y …

Okay, deep breaths. I'm not trying to set the curve or anything, I just really want to pass my AP exams this spring. Has anyone got solid strategies or study tips that can help ensure I pass? Nothing …

AP calculus is genuinely confusing me and I'm trying to decide between AB and BC. I definitely need some clarity on what each exam focuses on. Specifically, what are the major differences in content b …

This might seem like a trivial question, but for the AP Calc BC exam, what should I absolutely bring with me? I want to make sure I have everything I need and nothing that's prohibited.

Hi guys, just out of pure curiosity, do colleges have the time to read every single essay they receive? With thousands of applicants, are they really going through all that content in depth? Or do the …

Anyone here taken AP Chinese? I'm taking it next year and I'd love to hear from someone who has already gone through it. What sort of things should I expect on the exam? Is it just reading and writing …

Hey folks, I got a 1370 on my recent SAT and I'm aiming for some competitive schools. Considering my score, do you guys think it's worthwhile to retake the SAT to try for a higher score? How much coul …

I'm rethinking taking one of my AP exams and I might need to cancel. Can anyone tell me how this works or if there's a deadline? A little stressed because I don't want to make a decision I'll regret.

Okay, so hypothetical situation (definitely not real, ha...) - if someone were to, let's say, get a 2 on an AP exam, are there any colleges that would accept that score? Asking for a friend. A list or …

I've heard lots of conflicting advice on what makes a college essay good. What specifically do admissions officers typically look for in our essays? Does anyone have insights or tips from the admissio …

AP Seminar seems like it’s a whole different beast compared to my other AP classes. Does anyone have tips on how to prepare for the AP Seminar exam? What kind of resources are helpful? Thanks in advan …

Hello, future cadet hopeful here! Anyone doing ROTC in college right now? I'm super curious about what it's like balancing ROTC commitments with regular college course loads and life. Is it super dema …