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I'm trying to keep the stress levels low, but I've gotta ask – if someone bombs an AP exam, does it mess up college chances or is it not that big of a deal?
I’ve heard the conclusion is super important in a college essay because it's the last thing the adcoms read. I don’t want to just summarise everything I’ve said, but I also don't know how to leave a m …
I just got my SAT scores back and I’m sitting at a 1450. While I know it’s a decent score, I'm aiming for some pretty competitive schools. Do you guys think it’d be a good move to retake the test and …
Howdy peers! I'm looking for colleges that rival Boston College's school spirit and sense of pride – any of you have recommendations?
I overheard some classmates saying they didn't have to pay for their AP exams last year. How does that work? Is there some sort of financial aid or waiver that I don't know about? Who qualifies for fr …
I've heard that admissions committees look for certain qualities in applicants through their essays. Could anyone shed some light on what characteristics or traits I should highlight in my college ess …
Hey everyone, so I’m doing my college search and I’ve really taken a liking to George Washington University because of its urban campus, political activity, and strong international relations program. …
Okay, cool cats, let's get back to basics for a sec. What exactly is the AP exam—like, in general? And no, I'm not just talking about the content, but like, what’s the significance for college apps?
This might be a tough one, but I have to write an essay on how I'll contribute to the college community. Does anyone have examples or pointers on how to showcase your potential contributions in a way …
Hey guys! Anyone who's gotten a 5 on the AP Euro exam, could you share how you studied or prepped? I'm not just looking for study material recs, but also how you structured your time and tackled learn …
Hey folks, I'm trying to get a study plan together for the AP Psych exam and could use some direction. What are the main theories or studies that I should memorize? Also, do you have any tips for reme …
Hey everyone! I'm really into Political Science but the college I'm looking at doesn't have it as a major. Do you guys know any similar fields of study that might overlap with my interests? I'm open t …
Hey fellow juniors, I've been brainstorming ideas for my personal statement and I'm really passionate about my religious journey. I've been involved with my community's religious youth group, which ha …
So I just learned about College of the Ozarks and their cool work-study program. Does anybody have suggestions for other schools that offer a similar work experience during college?
Totally perplexed about how many years of a foreign language I need. Do colleges want to see proficiency in languages, and does it matter which language it is? I've got options at school, but not sure …
I'm trying to outline my college essay, but I'm not sure how it should be structured. Are there any 'best practices' for how a college essay should flow, or is it pretty flexible as long as it's coher …
Quick question: Are we allowed to use highlighters while taking our AP exams? I find them super helpful for marking key points in passages and questions. Haven't seen any official guidelines on this a …
I've been working to keep my grades up and aiming for National Honor Society. Does anyone know the GPA requirement for NHS? Also, do colleges care a lot about this for admissions?
Hey, so I'm taking AP Microeconomics next year and I kinda wanna know what I'm getting into. Like, does it dive deep into specific markets, or is it more general concepts? How complex are the math pro …
I'm starting to prep my college applications and Cornell is at the top of my list. Does anyone know what GPA I should have to be a competitive applicant for an Ivy League school like Cornell?