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Okay, so UW Madison is absolutely a dream school for me, but I'm sorta concerned about whether my GPA is in the right range. Are there any Badgers out there who can tell me what GPA I should aim for t …
I’ve been hearing from different people about varying lengths of AP exams, and it’s gotten me a tad confused. I’m signed up for the AP Stats exam this year, and I just want to know—for those in the kn …
Feeling the pressure as junior year is ending... Does anyone have advice on when’s the best time to start drafting my college essay? How early is too early, or how late is too late?
I've seen a few sample essays that open with a quote and I'm wondering, how should I start my college essay with a quote? Is it a good hook, or is it too cliché? I've found some really inspiring quote …
Hi friends, I'm currently weighing my options and considering not taking one of my AP exams, despite being enrolled in the corresponding class. Is the experience from the class enough for college appl …
Hey interwebs! International student here, and I'm kinda puzzled. Are international students allowed to take AP exams? If so, how does the process work for us?
Hey folks, curious junior here! What's the angle on 'Why this college?' essays? What kind of research should I be doing, and what are admissions officers really seeking in my response?
Hey! Does anyone know where I can find some solid college essay examples? I'm trying to get a feel for what sort of narratives and writing styles are successful. I learn better by example, and it's a …
So, I found this prompt from College A that really resonated with me and I feel like I wrote a strong essay. I just saw that College B has a pretty similar prompt. Would it be frowned upon to reuse my …
Quick question, guys, because this has been bugging me and my friends: Is scoring a 6 on an AP exam actually a thing or just a myth? Everyone knows about scores from 1 to 5, but some upperclassmen are …
Guys, I’m slightly freaked out. I just realized I might’ve had some spelling errors on my AP exam essays. Does anyone know how much spelling mistakes can affect our AP scores, or are the graders more …
Hey peeps, I'm in a bit of a bind here because my school doesn't offer some of the AP exams I want to take. Do you know where I could take these AP exams if they're not provided at my school? Any advi …
Okay, so I'm kinda stressing here because I just started prepping for my AP exams next year. I keep hearing about scoring a 1 and how it could hurt your college app. What usually leads a student to sc …
I've been eyeing Washington University in St. Louis because of their strong research opportunities for undergrads and overall academic excellence. Could you drop some names of other universities where …
Alright, so I have a few colleges that I'm absolutely in love with, but I know it's a good idea to have some backups that are similar. How do you all find colleges that have the same 'feel' or offer s …
I'm totally drawn to the empowering environment at Smith College—the whole women's college and liberal arts focus thing they have going. Can anyone suggest more colleges that share that Smith vibe, es …
Kind of a weird question, but with the stress of AP season, it crossed my mind. Can you actually get a zero on an AP exam if you completely bomb it, or is there a minimum score they give? Not that I'm …
Hello, friends on the journey—I love the strong sense of community and sports enthusiasm at Auburn. It's definitely on my list, but I wonder what other schools offer a similar campus culture?
Hey everyone! So, Ive been a bit worried lately about my GPA and how it's going to affect my college apps. I'm a junior and my grades weren't the best during my first couple of years in high school. R …
I really like what I've heard about Furman’s community feel and their emphasis on the liberal arts. What are some other liberal arts colleges that offer a similar atmosphere and educational philosophy …