u/Equal-Position8318

So I have taken every bluebook practice test, and I've been getting pretty good math scores (700+), but I was wondering if any other alternatives are accurate to the actual SAT format. Because at this point, every time I take a bluebook practice test, I sort of remember in the back of my mind what the answer is, since I've taken each test at least 3 times, so I feel like my score isn't that accurate. So I'm wondering if anyone has a good, accurate, and challenging alternative to help me practice

So it's about that time where I need to start writing my college essay, and I have a few topics in mind, and I was wondering if anyone could be brutally honest if they're bad and also share some advice about how to go about writing on these topics

1. My struggle with ADHD - I only just got put on meds this year, and my grades have really improved compared to my other years. I think this is my strongest topic because I want to find a way to explain my GPA in my essay

2. Talk about my favorite artist and how he helped me through rough times - i discoved malcolm todd last year, and he has become my favorite artist. I listen to him every day when I study or when I just need to relax. His music really helps me relax and focus and just be present, and I think this is maybe a creative topic, but idk

3. Hyperhydrosis - I have hyperhydrosis, where basically my palms sweat uncontrollably, and because of this, I have been discouraged from doing work because every time I touch a pencil or paper, I just sweat all over it, and it gets damp. additonally i developed social anxiety as I'm often nervous when shaking people's hands or just hugging my friends.

Additionally, if anyone has any other good prompts, I would love to hear them as I'm really struggling on a starting point, and any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated.

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I want to thank everyone for all their advice and reassurance that if I don't get in, it's not the end of the world. A lot of people kept bringing up the financial aspect of attending Duke if I were to receive admission, and I just wanted to make a fresh post to clear everything up and add some more context. I talked with my mom about my college fund, who sort of beat around the bush for the exact amount, but I got the impression there was, in fact, a good amount compared to my original thoughts, around 300k maybe more. So with that being said I think when it comes to paying for college, I'm not in as tight of a spot as a thought and with my impression of Duke being around $96,597 for me being out of state I wouldn't be as in debt as I thought and thats without me applying for financial aid, although I don't really know how that works considering my financial situation now. Additionally, with student loans I could take out and the fact that I would definitely be working to pay off the remaining balance, I feel much more confident in my financial situation, not just attending Duke, but attending anywhere. So with all that being said, I'm wondering about everyone's updated opinion on my chances of getting into Duke ED and what I can do to truly strengthen my application to stand out. I linked the original post above. Thank you, everyone, for the advice and tough truths when it comes to my situation.

In my school aps are pretty competitive to get into, and for my senior year, I was rejected from AP Calc and Stats. However, I need 5's on AP exams to get into the UK unis I'm aiming for, and stats is one of the ones I'm going to self-study in hopes of getting a 5 or at least a 4. So I'm just wondering what's the best way to self-study for this exam, best youtubers, websites, etc.

I have no idea what to write my essay on, nothing traumatic has ever happened to me, I don't have a incredible story of overcoming something, and I'm so lost on what I could possibly write about. I need my essay to be fantastic, though, because my GPA is not that great due to my sophomore and freshman year grades, but they have gone up about 10 points in my junior year, which is not enough for the schools I'm aiming for. Has anyone been in a similar position and have advice? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Could a SAT score of 1580+, a good essay, and extracurriculars, 5's on all AP exams, offset a low GPA? I'm planning on applying to Duke ED next year, and my GPA is not on par with what they accept. Is there any hope for me...? Additionally, if I apply without financial aid, does that increase my chances?

Edit: I forgot to mention, but junior year I have been self-studying for AP Lang, and next year I'm taking AP gov and comp sci a along with self-studying for lit and stats.

Could a SAT score of 1580+, a good essay, and extracurriculars, 5's on all AP exams, offset a low GPA? I'm planning on applying to Duke ED next year, and my GPA is not on par with what they accept. Is there any hope for me...? Additionally, if I apply without financial aid, does that increase my chances?

Edit: I forgot to mention, but junior year I have been self-studying for AP Lang, and next year I'm taking AP gov and comp sci a along with self-studying for lit and stats.

I'm looking to build a Lightsaber collection of my favorite characters. I only want the hilts for display purposes, so can anyone give me good, accurate replica websites that won't burn a hole in my bank account?

So the AP Lang essay is in 2 weeks, and I'm not feeling too confident. I'm not in the AP class itself instead, I'm in a club run by the teacher that meets twice a week, which hasn't hasnt really been all that helpful, especially since I joined late. So I'm asking if anyone has good resources and videos to help me understand and ace the essays. I'm really looking to get a 5. Additionally, if anyone has any good practice for the MCQs, I would appreciate it

So I want to go to uni in the UK, and they require APs for admission, and in my school, we have to apply for APs, and spots are limited. My math grade this year hasn't been the best, and I didn't get into calc or stats. I'm im wondering if I should self-study one of them. For context, I'm already taking gov and comp sci next year(senior year) and self-studying lit, and I'm taking lang in 2 weeks, so I'm wondering if it's too much to add a math AP or if it's realistic that I can get at least a 4, considering UK requirements.