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I've taken the PSAT and I'm waiting for my scores. I'm honestly just really confused about how the whole scoring system works. How does PSAT scoring work exactly? I heard it's on a scale from 320 to 1 …

Hello folks – a bit of a pickle here, how do I start an essay about myself for college without sounding too boring or egotistical? I want my personality to shine through but I'm unsure how to balance …

Hey everyone, I've got my AP Gov exam coming up soon and was wondering if there's anything specific I should bring besides the usual pencils and eraser? This is my first AP test and I'm kinda anxious …

Okay, kind of worried about this. I need some guidance on how to write a college essay about overcoming challenges without making it a sob story or an exaggerated tale. How do you guys suggest I showc …

I've heard a lot about what colleges want to see in essays, but I'm kind of stressing over how much creativity I need to show. Is it more important to have a super unique topic, or should I just focus …

Hi guys, I’m a junior with extended time accommodations due to a learning disability, and I’m gearing up for the AP Lang exam. I'm wondering how the extended time works for this. Does anyone know prec …

I’ve been exploring WPI and I'm super into their project-based curriculum. Does anyone know of other engineering or tech schools with a similar hands-on approach?

Okay, so I’ve heard different things and I’m a bit confused. What are the must-have elements I should include in my college essay? Like, should I always have a hook, or is it more important to focus o …

Hey folks, I’ve been looking into Grand Valley State's unique liberal arts and sciences programs and was wondering if there are other universities with a similar academic bent? I'm really interested i …

Hey guys, I'm a bit stressed about the upcoming AP exams, and I'm trying to figure out how the AP Human Geography exam is scored. Does anyone know what the rubric looks like or how the FRQs and MCQs c …

Hey everyone! How does it look if I kick off my college essay with a quote? I've got this really powerful one from a book that's super relevant to my life story, but will it seem cliché or take away f …

Hey friends, I'm already anxious about getting my AP exam scores and I just took the tests! Does anyone know exactly what time the scores become available? I've heard it's sometime in early July, but …

Wake Forest University seems to have a great balance of academic rigor and emphasis on undergraduate education. Does anyone have leads on other mid-sized or slightly larger universities where undergra …

Feeling a bit anxious about my upcoming APs, not gonna lie. Say, if I don't do as well as hoped and end up with a 3, do you guys know which colleges generally accept that score for credit? Or am I str …

Yo, I'm taking some dual enrollment courses at a local college while in high school, and I'm wondering if these classes are similar in difficulty and depth to the classes I'll encounter once I'm actua …

Hello folks, I'm currently an IB student but I'm interested in a couple of AP subjects. Is it possible for me to sit for those AP exams as well? Does anyone have experience with this?

Ugh, I'm a bit stressed because I think I'm cutting it close with AP exam registrations – does anyone know the absolute latest date you can sign up for AP exams without incurring late fees? Thanks in …

In a bit of a panic - I totally blanked on registering for AP exams and I'm worried it's too late. Does anyone know if there's still a chance to register, or do I have to wait until next year? If it's …

Alright, junior here, and it's time to pick classes for next year. I'm kind of stressing over which APs colleges want to see on our transcripts. Is there a 'golden standard' set of APs, or is it more …

Quick question: when is the AP Calculus AB exam taking place? I've heard a couple of different dates from friends, but I want to be sure. It's my toughest subject, and I'm planning to ramp up my study …