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I’m torn between pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. I'm passionate about theater but also want a well-rounded education. Could someone share the pros and cons o …

Can someone share some strategies for the free-response part of the AP Spanish exam? It’s creeping up on me and I want to make sure I’m as prepared as possible. ¡Gracias!

I want to challenge myself but I'm also worried about overloading. Can anyone share their experiences with AP class difficulty and how you managed stress and school balance?

So I've been working pretty hard and I have a 3.4 GPA. Just wondering, what is a 3.4 GPA equivalent to in terms of letter grades or percentages? Trying to set realistic goals for senior year!

Hey everyone! So I stumbled upon some old info about a president's SAT scores and got curious. I know those might've been pretty important once, but are colleges still heavily weighing SAT scores toda …

I've just scored a 1400 on the PSAT and I am wondering what this translates to in SAT terms. Should I keep the same study habits or are there specific strategies for boosting an already decent score?

Hey fellow students, any advice on how to pace myself during the AP Stats exam? I'm worried about running out of time, especially on the free-response section.

Hey, does anyone know when the AP test scores are usually released? The wait is killing me and I want to mark my calendar for 2024!

I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the AP test prep and I realized I don't even know how to sign up for the exams. Can someone walk me through the sign-up process for AP testing?

Rising senior here, and I have to choose between AP Bio and AP Chem for next year. I'm good at science, but not sure which one colleges would prefer or which one’s better for a pre-med track. Any advi …

I've been practicing for the SAT, but I'm not sure which skills and topics are most important for the Reading section. Does anyone have a breakdown or tips on what to focus on and how these skills are …

Hey everyone, I've been stressing over my grades a bit and I ended up with a 3.5 GPA at the end of this semester. I'm kind of unsure what that translates to in terms of college admissions. Like, is a …

Yo, juniors and seniors! I'm considering taking AP Lang next year, but I keep hearing mixed things about its difficulty level. Anyone here willing to share their experiences or tips for surviving the …

I’m super passionate about filmmaking and want to enhance my skills over the summer. Does anyone know of any prestigious or really well-regarded film programs for high school students?

I'm trying to understand the scale and community size of HBCUs. Can someone give me an idea of how many students are typically enrolled in an HBCU?

Hello! AP Lang exam is approaching, and I need to sharpen my rhetorical strategy understanding. What strategies are absolute must-knows for the exam, and does anyone have tips or resources to help sol …

I just found out about NUMATS (Northwestern University's Midwest Academic Talent Search) but I don't really understand what it is or how it could be beneficial. Can any gifted students out there shed …

Hey guys, is there an easy way to know which calculators are banned from the ACT? I have a couple and want to make sure I bring one that's allowed.

I heard that sometimes AP exams can get cancelled or postponed. If that does happen, what's the usual protocol? Will we be given a new date or do we go straight to makeup exams? Just a bit stressed th …

I'm planning to take a gap year for some personal development, but I'm a little stressed about the college app process afterward. Has anyone here successfully applied after taking a year off? How did …