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Hey everyone, I'm stressing a bit about my upcoming AP Gov exam. I really want to nail it and get that 5, but I'm not sure where to start with studying. Does anyone have any study tips or resources th …

Hey everyone, I'm a bit torn here. I've got a bunch of ideas for my college essay but none of them are specifically about computer science, which is the major I'm intending to apply for. Do colleges e …

Physics is kinda freaking me out 😬. For anyone who’s taken AP Physics 1, what are the key concepts I need to nail down for the exam? Are there particular areas I should devote more time to, or common …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and wondering if anyone has some solid advice or strategies for scoring a 4 on any AP exam. I've been studying but I want to make sure I'm doing everything I …

I've taken a few AP exams before, but I've never really understood how they're scored. Like, what makes an essay a 5 or a 3? Can someone give me a quick rundown on what's behind the scoring process?

Hey guys, junior here getting a bit anxious about making the most of senior year. Any tips on how to have a good senior year both academically and socially? What should I focus on to end high school o …

The AP Lang exam is pretty intimidating, not gonna lie. For those who've been there, done that, how did you conquer it? What study habits should I develop, and are there any tools or resources that he …

Hi everyone, I'm feeling a little lost with the whole AP exam registration. Where exactly do I need to go to sign up for my AP exams? Does my school handle it, or do I need to do it on my own? Thanks …

Anyone willing to share their study regimen for AP Psych? Feeling a little overwhelmed with all the terms and theorists to remember. If you’ve got methods or resources that work well, how do you study …

I took AP Human Geo because I heard it's one of the 'easier' AP classes, but now I'm hearing that the exam can be tricky. Can anyone share their experience or advice on how to study for it so I can ma …

Hello peeps! As I'm planning my future beyond high school, I'm curious if there are any service-oriented programs or fellowships available for college students that are similar to Teach for America. I …

Hello, AP season is right around the corner, and I’m trying to set some goals. What score do colleges usually consider 'passing' for AP exams? Is a 3 good enough, or should I aim for higher? Also, doe …

So, I'm a little bit stressed out thinking about topics for my essays and I want to reflect on my religious journey because it's a huge part of my life. But, is there a chance that writing about relig …

Hey everyone, I'm kind of new to this whole AP exam thing. Could someone explain the process of how to actually buy an AP exam? I'm not sure if I should go through my school or if there's a way to do …

Ok, so I'm working on my drafts and I'm experimenting with writing styles. I'm wondering if using 'you' in my college essay might break the fourth wall and engage the reader, or if it's just too infor …

Ok, I've decided to take AP Calc AB next year, but I'm a bit nervous about the Free Response Questions (FRQs). Can anyone tell me exactly how many FRQs there are on the exam? Also, any tips on how to …

Got a question that’s bugging me. When we submit our college apps, do universities use plagiarism detectors like Turnitin to check our essays? It’s not that I’m planning to copy anything—just want to …

I've been sketching out ideas for my Common App essay and I'm not sure about formatting—like, should it be MLA style, or are there other formatting expectations I should know about? What's the standar …

Does anyone know where I can find the stats on how many students took the AP World History exam in 2023? I’m curious to see if the numbers have increased or decreased due to any recent changes in AP p …

Hi folks, I’m starting my college search and noticed Allegheny College has a strong emphasis on undergrad involvement and research within a liberal arts framework. What are some other colleges with a …