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What colleges allow freshmen to bring cars, and should I bother?

I'll be a freshman soon and was wondering which colleges permit freshmen to bring cars to campus? More importantly, is it worth the hassle or should I just rely on public transportation and the campus …

a year ago

What are some colleges comparable to Seton Hall in terms of size and program offerings?

Hey everyone! I've been looking at Seton Hall and I really like the size and the variety of programs they offer. I want to apply to a few more schools that are similar. What are some other colleges th …

a year ago

Content of AP World History Exam?

I'm currently stressing over the AP World History exam. Does anyone know what specific topics and time periods it covers? Is there anything I should definitely not skip over while studying?

a year ago

Universities with a similar academic and social scene to Northwestern?

I've heard great things about Northwestern's balance between strong academics and a social scene that isn't too overwhelming. Do you guys know any other schools that provide a similar mix? Preferably …

a year ago

What do accepted students at UC Berkeley usually look like academically?

Totally wigging out about college apps here! I'm dreaming of UC Berkeley, and I was hoping to get some info on what their accepted student profiles typically boast. Any thoughts on GPA, SAT scores, or …

a year ago

Can someone describe the Wake Forest University accepted student profile?

Hey guys, I'm thinking about applying to Wake Forest University and I'm just trying to figure out what their accepted student profile typically looks like. Any info on GPAs, test scores, or key ECs th …

a year ago

Percent to score a 4 on AP Gov Exam?

Hey guys! So, I'm shooting for at least a 4 on the AP Gov exam and I'm trying to gauge how well I need to do. What percent correct should I be aiming for? Does anyone have a rough estimate, or does it …

a year ago

How much do AP Exams weigh in college admissions?

I'm a bit anxious about APs and was wondering: do college admissions officers really care about AP exam scores? Should I report all my scores, or just the good ones?

a year ago

Actual length of the AP Biology exam?

Not gonna lie, I'm a bit worried about the length of the AP Bio exam. Does anyone who's taken it have insights on how long the whole ordeal actually takes?

a year ago

What's a typical Brown University accepted student like?

Calling all Brown admits or anyone knowledgeable—I'm dreaming of going to Brown, but I'm not sure what they look for in applicants. Can you describe what accepted students typically excel in academica …

a year ago

How does Juniata compare to other small liberal arts colleges?

Can anyone weigh in on how Juniata College stacks up against other small liberal arts colleges? I'm really interested in their emphasis on personalized education and undergraduate research opportuniti …

a year ago

Any schools out there on par with Harvard's prestige?

Okay, so Harvard is Harvard, but I’m basically looking for schools that are considered equally prestigious or close in terms of reputation, especially internationally. What are some universities that …

a year ago

Majors that dive deep into human behavior like psychology?

I'm super interested in psychology and the way humans think and behave, but I've heard it's a very common major. Are there any similar majors that look at human behavior from different angles? Maybe s …

a year ago

Duration of AP Exams for different subjects like Calculus BC and Environmental Science?

Hey guys, quick question because I'm trying to plan my study schedule. Does anyone know how long the AP Calculus BC and AP Environmental Science exams are? Also, are all AP exams the same length or do …

a year ago

Can you tell me how many FRQs are on the AP Human Geography exam?

Anyone who's recently taken the AP Human Geography exam, could you give me an idea about how many FRQs there are? Want to focus my revision correctly!

a year ago

Does the University of Georgia have a required GPA for applicants?

I'm a junior starting to narrow down my college list, and UGA is at the top because I love their campus vibe. Does anyone know if there’s a specific GPA that Georgia looks for in their applicants, or …

a year ago

Is a 4 on an AP exam considered a strong score?

Hey everyone, when I got my AP scores back, I managed to pull off a 4 on one of my exams. My friends are giving me mixed feedback, and I'm not totally sure if this is something I should be proud of. I …

a year ago

Prepping for the AP Chemistry exam—where do I even start?

OK, so the AP Chemistry exam is supposed to be one of the harder ones, and I'm having trouble figuring out where to begin with my study plan. What topics or types of questions did you find the most ch …

a year ago

How to opt out of AP exams?

I've been doing some thinking and I realized I may not need to take all the AP exams I signed up for (talk about a reality check). Does anyone know the process for opting out of an AP exam? Worried ab …

a year ago

Can anyone explain the structure of the AP Biology exam?

I need some advice. I’m starting to study for the AP Bio exam and heard that it's changed recently. How is the exam structured? I’m looking for a breakdown of the sections and types of questions so I …

a year ago
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