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Hi guys! Recently got deferred from my Early Action school (bummer, I know), and I'm putting together my Regular Decision apps now. Does anyone have insight into any potential disadvantages of going t …
Okay, hypothetical situation: if I'm writing about a really challenging moment and I want to convey the raw emotions I felt, is it ever okay to use mild curse words in a college essay or is that a har …
Hey everyone, artsy junior here, and as AP exams loom on the horizon, a quick q: How long is the AP Art History exam? Don't want to hit a creative block halfway through, so I'm trying to plan my menta …
So, writing isn't exactly my strong suit, and I'm struggling with my essay. I heard that colleges check for plagiarism, but how exactly does that work? I'm not planning on copying anything; just want …
Hi folks! So, I'm planning on majoring in architecture and I'm really curious about what kinds of graduate programs other architecture undergrads have gotten accepted into. Has anyone got examples or …
Could use some help here – when a college asks 'What does community mean to you?' in their essay prompts, what are they looking for exactly? I've participated in different groups but not sure if I sho …
Trying not to freak out, but does anyone have advice on key elements that can really make a college essay memorable and compelling? What do admission officers typically look for in a 'good' essay?
Hey fam, could anyone tell me what the typical profile looks like for students who get accepted into UVA? More specifically, what kind of GPA and extracurriculars do they have? I want to see how I sta …
Last minute cramming aside, I'm stumped about what essentials to bring on AP exam day. Can someone run me through a checklist so I don't forget anything crucial (like my brain) at home?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to plan ahead for my college applications, and I've been thinking a lot about my main college essay. Could anyone share what elements they think should absolutely be in there? …
This might be kind of a dumb question, but I'm really curious. What does scoring a 2 on an AP exam mean for college admissions? Do you still get credit, or is it seen as a failing score? Quelling my n …
AP Euro peers! As the exam approaches, the amount of content feels overwhelming. Could you share the methods or tools you're using to study? Any specific resources that simplify the historical timelin …
I'm super interested in Northeastern because of their co-op program that integrates work experience with study. Are there other universities out there with similar programs that can help me gain profe …
I'm interested in joining ROTC in college, but I'm not entirely sure about the academic expectations. Can someone who's familiar with the ROTC application process tell me how important GPA and test sc …
Hey everyone, I'm really curious about how the AP exams are scored in general. Can anyone break down how the AP English and AP US History exams' scoring systems work? Like, how do they decide what qua …
Hey everyone, quick question: can I use contractions in my college essay or is it too informal? I want my essay to sound natural but I don't want to come off as unprofessional.
Hi everyone! I’m really interested in Virginia Tech and was wondering what kind of GPA would make a competitive candidate. If there's a ballpark GPA range that would increase my chances, I’d love to f …
To anyone who's taken the AP CSP (Computer Science Principles) exam, do you know if we're allowed to use calculators? I haven't seen much information about this and I want to make sure I'm prepped wel …
I'm hearing a lot about aiming for a 5 on AP exams. How significant is it to score that high, and do colleges really care about the difference between a 4 and a 5?
I've been trying to understand the difference between Early Action and Early Decision, particularly regarding which one is binding. Could someone clear up this confusion? Also, how did the binding nat …