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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 …
Hello folks, I'm currently prepping for the AP Japanese test and feeling a smidge overwhelmed with the kanji and grammar components. Anyone have strategies for tackling this beast or resources that he …
Got a couple of local and state level awards, and I'm not sure how to describe them concisely in the Common App awards section. Any tips on what details are important to include?
Ok, so AP exams are creeping up and I'm trying to prep my writing skills. Does anybody know where I could find some high-scoring AP argumentative essay examples? I learn best by example and really wan …
Is anyone else having trouble logging into Apply Texas today? I've been trying to get into my account to check on my applications, but no luck. Any tips on how to resolve this or who to contact would …
Hi folks! I'm planning my schedule for next year and was wondering how tough AP Physics is compared to other AP classes. Can anyone who's taken it weigh in on the difficulty level? I really want to ma …
Does anyone know how long it typically takes for SAT scores to be released after the test date? Trying to plan my schedule and deadlines, so gauging score release timing is pretty crucial right now.
The AP exam fees are a bit steep for my family's budget. I’ve heard about fee waivers—does anyone know the criteria for qualifying and how I’d go about applying for one? Appreciate any help you can pr …
Just a bit stressed out junior here still organizing my schedule. Does anyone know the exact date for the AP Calc exam this year? I need to mark it down and plan my study times around it.
I'm trying to plan out my summer, and I want to know when the AP scores usually come out. Does anyone remember from last year what time of day they start to release scores? I'm feeling a bit anxious w …
Hey, can anyone break down exactly how much more an AP class weighs on your GPA compared to a regular class? I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth the extra effort for my GPA or if I should focus on …
Hi everyone! So I've been thinking about going for the AICE Diploma, but I'm not sure how it stacks up in the college admissions process. How did you plan your classes for the AICE Diploma, and do col …
Hi everyone! Quick question – how long is the AP Statistics exam? I'm trying to figure out if I have enough stamina and how many snacks to bring on D-day. 😅
Hey guys, as an honors student, I really want to nail the ACT. Does anyone have any specific strategies or resources that could help push my score to the top? I've been studying but wondering if there …
Does anybody know the exact date for the AP Computer Science A exam in 2024? I want to make sure I have all important dates straight as I plan my study schedule.
I'm a bit stumped with the whole 'synthesis' concept for the AP Lang essay prompts. How do you typically approach them, and do you have any structure or technique to share that could help clear up my …
Hey everyone! As I'm scheduling my study sessions, could anyone tell me how lengthy the APES exam is and how it's structured timing-wise? I'm trying to figure out if I need to work on my pacing or jus …
Just wondering if anyone knows how to apply an ACT fee waiver code when signing up for the test. I don't want to mess it up and end up paying the fee by mistake.