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W ith the common application personal statement and individual colleges’ supplemental essays, students applying to 10 -12 colleges (a reasonable number) may have to write 20 essays to complete their applications. This can be an unbelievable source of stress while trying to keep up with AP Lit, soccer practice, finding a date for homecoming and of course, saving the world.
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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE The wait is over! AP test scores were released starting on Friday, July 5. Scores are released by the state or geographic area you are located in. View the date and location schedule, and your scores, on the College Board schedule. What is the AP exam score scale? There is no “pass” or “fail” on the AP tests.
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE The wait is over! AP test scores were released starting on Friday, July 5. Scores are released by the state or geographic area you are located in. View the date and location schedule, and your scores, on the College Board schedule. What is the AP exam score scale? There is no “pass” or “fail” on the AP tests.
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE It’s all about you! This summer, start thinking about what you like, and what is important to you. Summer is a good time to do as much preparing for next year as you can. Here is an activity you can do with your friends. It is fun to compare notes and learn about each other. Think about the following questions.
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