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Trying not to freak out, but does anyone have advice on key elements that can really make a college essay memorable and compelling? What do admission officers typically look for in a 'good' essay?
Hey fam, could anyone tell me what the typical profile looks like for students who get accepted into UVA? More specifically, what kind of GPA and extracurriculars do they have? I want to see how I sta …
Last minute cramming aside, I'm stumped about what essentials to bring on AP exam day. Can someone run me through a checklist so I don't forget anything crucial (like my brain) at home?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to plan ahead for my college applications, and I've been thinking a lot about my main college essay. Could anyone share what elements they think should absolutely be in there? …
This might be kind of a dumb question, but I'm really curious. What does scoring a 2 on an AP exam mean for college admissions? Do you still get credit, or is it seen as a failing score? Quelling my n …
AP Euro peers! As the exam approaches, the amount of content feels overwhelming. Could you share the methods or tools you're using to study? Any specific resources that simplify the historical timelin …
I'm super interested in Northeastern because of their co-op program that integrates work experience with study. Are there other universities out there with similar programs that can help me gain profe …
I'm interested in joining ROTC in college, but I'm not entirely sure about the academic expectations. Can someone who's familiar with the ROTC application process tell me how important GPA and test sc …
Hey everyone, I'm really curious about how the AP exams are scored in general. Can anyone break down how the AP English and AP US History exams' scoring systems work? Like, how do they decide what qua …
Hey everyone, quick question: can I use contractions in my college essay or is it too informal? I want my essay to sound natural but I don't want to come off as unprofessional.
Hi everyone! I’m really interested in Virginia Tech and was wondering what kind of GPA would make a competitive candidate. If there's a ballpark GPA range that would increase my chances, I’d love to f …
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 …