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To anyone who's taken the AP CSP (Computer Science Principles) exam, do you know if we're allowed to use calculators? I haven't seen much information about this and I want to make sure I'm prepped wel …

I'm hearing a lot about aiming for a 5 on AP exams. How significant is it to score that high, and do colleges really care about the difference between a 4 and a 5?

I've been trying to understand the difference between Early Action and Early Decision, particularly regarding which one is binding. Could someone clear up this confusion? Also, how did the binding nat …

With AP exams looming over us, I’m not gonna lie, I’m a bit nervous. To those who’ve been through this before: are AP exams genuinely that tough, or is it just the hype around them that’s intimidating …

Quick question, folks. I’m taking multiple AP classes this year, and I’m kinda stressed about the exams. I’ve heard that some are more essay-based and some are more multiple-choice, so can anyone clar …

How does sending AP scores to colleges work? Do you guys send them all at once, wait until you have all of your scores back, or just send your best ones? Also, do you have to send them to every school …

I'm really considering UGA for college, and it's kinda nerve-wracking not knowing where I stand. Can anyone share what the typical profile for an accepted UGA student is? I'm curious about GPA, test s …

Hey guys! I'm just starting to plan ahead and was wondering, what should I be preparing for after sophomore year ends? Any critical checkpoints or things I should be aware of as I head into junior yea …

Salut! Hoping to take AP French next year and wondering what I'm signing up for. Can anyone share their experiences with the exam format? Are there more speaking components or writing? Also, if my voc …

Hey everyone, I'm stressing a bit about my upcoming AP Gov exam. I really want to nail it and get that 5, but I'm not sure where to start with studying. Does anyone have any study tips or resources th …

Hey everyone, I'm a bit torn here. I've got a bunch of ideas for my college essay but none of them are specifically about computer science, which is the major I'm intending to apply for. Do colleges e …

Physics is kinda freaking me out 😬. For anyone who’s taken AP Physics 1, what are the key concepts I need to nail down for the exam? Are there particular areas I should devote more time to, or common …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and wondering if anyone has some solid advice or strategies for scoring a 4 on any AP exam. I've been studying but I want to make sure I'm doing everything I …

I've taken a few AP exams before, but I've never really understood how they're scored. Like, what makes an essay a 5 or a 3? Can someone give me a quick rundown on what's behind the scoring process?

Hey guys, junior here getting a bit anxious about making the most of senior year. Any tips on how to have a good senior year both academically and socially? What should I focus on to end high school o …

The AP Lang exam is pretty intimidating, not gonna lie. For those who've been there, done that, how did you conquer it? What study habits should I develop, and are there any tools or resources that he …

Hi everyone, I'm feeling a little lost with the whole AP exam registration. Where exactly do I need to go to sign up for my AP exams? Does my school handle it, or do I need to do it on my own? Thanks …

Anyone willing to share their study regimen for AP Psych? Feeling a little overwhelmed with all the terms and theorists to remember. If you’ve got methods or resources that work well, how do you study …

I took AP Human Geo because I heard it's one of the 'easier' AP classes, but now I'm hearing that the exam can be tricky. Can anyone share their experience or advice on how to study for it so I can ma …

Hello peeps! As I'm planning my future beyond high school, I'm curious if there are any service-oriented programs or fellowships available for college students that are similar to Teach for America. I …