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Hey all! I'm brainstorming for my personal statement and I keep seeing advice about discussing the importance of college. How much should I focus on 'why college is important' as opposed to just talki …

Hey everyone, for those of you who've taken the AP Lit exam, what study methods were most effective? I'm looking to nail a high score and would appreciate any advice on resources that could help - boo …

So, I just realized that I might not be able to make my original AP exam date due to a family event... How do makeup AP exams work and when are they usually scheduled? I'm a bit worried about how they …

Scored a 1550 on the SAT and I've seen people with higher scores retake it. Curious to know if it's actually worth it to try again for a perfect score. Could that 50 points really make a difference in …

Hey everyone, so I recently got my SAT scores back, and I'm sitting at a solid 1500+. It's definitely within the range for the colleges I'm aiming for, but I can't help shake the feeling that maybe it …

Hey folks, I'm starting to schedule my studying for AP exams, and I just need to know: how long does the AP Psych exam take? I want to get a feel for when I can plan my post-exam relaxation! Any tips …

This might be a silly question, but how do you guys pay for your AP exams? Is there a particular process or forms I need to be aware of?

Hey peeps! I'm prepping for the AP Psych exam and I'm kinda curious about the format and how intense it feels in the actual exam room. Is it mostly factual recall or deep analysis? Also, any tips on t …

Feeling a bit anxious here - for those of you who applied Early Decision, when did the colleges get back to you? I'm trying to plan out how I'll manage my time and expectations as I wait for the respo …

I'm curious to know about the reach and impact of AP classes – does anyone know roughly how many students sit for AP exams every year? I'm writing a bit about the academic pressures in high school and …

Hey everyone, I'm a bit anxious about when I'll hear back from colleges. For those of you who applied Early Action, what's the typical timeframe for schools to release their decisions? Do they notify …

So I've been looking into DePauw and I really like the tight-knit community and strong liberal arts education. Are there other schools out there that offer a similar experience? I'm aiming for a balan …

Hey everyone, I've been super into Cal Poly because of their hands-on engineering programs, but I'm trying to widen my search. Does anyone know other colleges with a similar 'learn by doing' approach …

Just had a thought, and now I can't get it out of my head. Say I don't do as well as I hope on an AP exam, is it possible to just retake the exam the next year without having to sit through the class …

Little bit stressed here, y'all. I've heard there are certain things you just shouldn't write about in college essays. I have a ton of ideas but scared I might pick something that's a big no-no. What …

I've got my college list down, but I'm starting to sweat over all these supplemental essays each college requires. How can I write effective supplemental essays without repeating the same stuff from m …

I'm dipping my toes into AP Calc BC next year and I've heard it's tough. Could anyone give me a rundown on how the AP Calculus BC exam is scored? Are the FRQs and MCQs weighted the same, and what scor …

Hey folks! I'm gearing up to study for AP Psych and I'm kind of lost about where to begin. I’ve glanced at the course description but could someone break down what's typically on the exam? I want to m …

So I was wondering, what's the backup plan if you get sick right in the middle of an AP exam? There's always that fear lurking in my mind with exam season coming up. Does anyone know how the College B …

I'm drawn to Evergreen State College’s unique narrative evaluation system and their interdisciplinary curriculum. Are there other colleges out there that ditch traditional grades for evaluations and e …