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AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam Format?

Hi! I'm gonna take AP Spanish Language and Culture next year, but I'm not really familiar with the exam format. Can someone please explain the different sections and what types of questions I should e …

a year ago

Valedictorian selection criteria?

Hi all! I'm curious about how valedictorian is determined in high school. Is it solely based on GPA or do other factors come into play? Any insight on this would be super helpful, thanks!

a year ago

Looking for UW example essays

Hey everyone, I want to apply to the University of Washington and I'm curious if anyone can share some successful example essays. Just trying to get a better understanding of what UW might be looking …

a year ago

Starting a visual art club?

Yo, fellow art enthusiasts! I want to start a visual art club at my high school, but I'm not really sure how to go about it. Can anyone who's been involved in setting up a club like this give me some …

a year ago

What ACT scores are typically required for scholarship opportunities?

So, I'm starting to look into potential scholarship opportunities, and I'm wondering what ACT scores typically qualify for merit-based scholarships. Is there a general range I should aim for? Also, if …

a year ago

When do June SAT results come out?

Hey everyone, I just took the June SAT and I'm really anxious to know my scores. When do the June SAT results typically come out?

a year ago

1000 PSAT to SAT

Hello, fellow juniors! I recently took the PSAT and scored a 1000. I know the SAT is a bit different, so I'm curious about how my PSAT score might translate to the SAT. Any insights on what I could ex …

a year ago

How Competitive is the NYLF Acceptance Rate?

Hi guys! I was just nominated for the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) program, and I'm curious about their acceptance rate. Is it actually competitive, or do they accept pretty much anyone who …

a year ago

AP Lit essay types?

Hey guys! I need some clarification on the different types of essays that can show up on the AP Lit exam. I'm a little bit confused about the different formats and expectations for each essay type. Co …

a year ago

How Good is a 2.5 GPA?

I currently have a 2.5 GPA and I'm worried about my college prospects. Can anyone tell me how this GPA might affect my chances of getting accepted? Any tips on improving it in my remaining high school …

a year ago

Looking for examples of 'Why Northwestern' essays that worked

I'm starting to work on my Northwestern application and their 'Why Northwestern' prompt has me stressed out. Does anyone know where I can find examples of essays that worked? It would be super helpful …

a year ago

Space engineering major: How to choose the right college?

I'm really passionate about space and I want to major in space engineering in college. Can anyone give me advice on how to choose the right school? What colleges are known for having strong space engi …

a year ago

UC PIQ creativity examples

Hey everyone! I'm working on my UC Personal Insight Questions and I'm looking for some inspiration for the creativity prompt. Could anyone share some examples or experiences they've used in their essa …

a year ago

Quick AP Calc AB tips?

I don't have much time left before the AP Calc AB exam. Can anyone give me some quick tips or tricks to help me do well on the test? Anything helps! Thank you!

a year ago

What scholarships are available for high SAT scores?

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I recently got my SAT scores back. Mine is pretty good, and I'm wondering if there are any scholarships out there for students with high SAT scores? Thanks in advance!

a year ago

Community service hours ideas?

Hey everyone! So I'm looking to get more involved in my community and complete some service hours for my applications. Where are some good places to look for community service opportunities? Any cool …

a year ago

Stuck with an unfixable GPA—what are my chances?

I messed up my grades in freshman and sophomore year, and now I feel like my GPA is too low to get into any of the colleges I'm interested in. I'm working hard to improve my grades now, but I don't kn …

a year ago

AP Chemistry Test Date: When is it?

Hi everyone! So I'm really trying to plan out my calendar for the upcoming months, and I'm curious about the AP Chemistry test date. Can someone help me out with this? Thank you!

a year ago

Effective Mock Trial Objections?

I'm a junior in high school and just joined my school's mock trial team. Are there any veterans in here who could give me some tips on handling objections? Would love to get better at thinking on my f …

a year ago

Becoming valedictorian in high school

Hey everybody, I have the goal of becoming the valedictorian of my high school. What do you think it takes to achieve that? Can anyone who has been a valedictorian share their qualifications and perso …

a year ago
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