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I'm going to be taking AP exams for the first time and the thought of it is kind of daunting. Can someone walk me through what the experience is like? Also, what should I absolutely know about the tes …
Hello knowledgeable peers! I’m currently preparing for my AP Physics 1 exam and time management is a skill I'm trying to nail down. Does anyone know the exact length of the Physics 1 AP exam? Having t …
Hey everyone, I'm brainstorming for my college essays and I have quite a few stories about challenges I've faced. I'm not sure which ones colleges would find most compelling. Should I focus on an acad …
Yo, anyone else struggling to understand how the AP Lang exam is graded? Just how much do the essays weigh in comparison to the multiple-choice section? I want to be sure I'm focusing on the right par …
Hey, everyone! As exams are coming up, I was wondering if y'all have any good strategies for preparing for AP exams that you could share with a stressed junior here?
As I start planning my Common App essay and thinking about supplementals, I’m wondering... what's the difference? Do admissions officers look for different things in these essays? Should my approach c …
As a junior thinking ahead, I want to get into communications, but I'm also interested in expanding my skill set. What are some majors that would complement a communications degree well and are offere …
Hola compañeros, I'm a bit anxious about the upcoming AP Spanish exam. I can speak Spanish at home, but I'm worried about the formal aspects of the exam. How can I best prepare for the different secti …
I'm trying to map out my study schedule and I'm a bit confused about when AP exams are usually held. What month should I be absolutely ready to go into these high-stakes tests? Just so I can panic app …
Hey everyone, I'm trying to sketch out my junior year, and I'm a bit stressed about AP exams. Can anyone tell me when we actually take AP exams? Also, what's the usual timeline like for finding out th …
Hola, amigos! I've been trying to figure out the most effective methods to study for the AP Spanish exam. What practices or study habits did you find useful to become proficient, especially in the spe …
Hey everyone! Okay, so I'm trying to set up my study schedule for the AP season, and I'm a bit lost here. I'm registered for both AP Calc AB and AP Calc BC. Could someone clue me in on when the AP Cal …
This might be a really basic question, but can we bring our own erasers to the AP exam? I want to be fully prepared and my eraser game is strong!
Hey everyone, I've been trying to figure out how to really make my senior year count. I mean, I want to glow up academically and personally before I head to college. Any tips on balancing schoolwork w …
Feeling a bit stressed here as I start my applications, and I’m wondering just how big of a role do college essays play in the admissions process? Are they the make-or-break factor, or do AOs weigh ot …
Literature buffs, I need your wisdom! For those who have survived the AP English Literature exam, what kind of content does it cover? Are we talking more about modern works or more classic literature? …
Hey guys, I'm trying to plan out my study schedule and I just can't seem to find when the AP US History exam is going to be held this year. Does anyone know the specific date for the APUSH exam or whe …
Hey folks! Junior year is wild, and AP exams are on the horizon. How much time do people usually spend studying for an AP exam? Is there like a recommended number of hours per week or something? Espec …
Hey, writing some introspective pieces here and one has this 'who am I' type of prompt. How deep do people usually go with these? I mean, are we talking deep dark secrets, achievements, personal philo …
UConn Huskies, I need your help! I'm a junior trying to get my application plan sorted out. Does anyone have an idea of the GPA range UConn generally looks for in high school applicants? Just want to …