u/familytreeswing

▲ 1 r/ACT

Are the questions harder than the old version of the test?

Since the digital version of the test is now easier on time and has fewer questions, are the actual questions more difficult? Specifically, is the grammar/math harder than before?

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u/familytreeswing — 2 days ago

Will a 97% in AP Bio ruin my chances for Ivy/T20 Neuroscience?

I am planning to apply to the Ivy League and Top 20 universities to major in neuroscience. My extracurriculars are solid, and my grades are generally very strong. I usually maintain a 99–100 average in my AP classes (I've taken a total of 9 so far). However, I had a very strict AP Biology teacher and ended up with a 97 in the class. Given my intended major of neuroscience, will this grade negatively impact my chances at these top-tier schools? I'm a rising junior.

Edit: I know this sounds stupid, but I promise this is not ragebait. This is the lowest grade on my transcript, so I am actually concerned about it since it's within my intended major.

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u/familytreeswing — 2 days ago

AP Macro Late Testing Not Registered

My AP coordinator told me that I was allowed to take a late test for AP Macro. However, the test is now in 2 days, and I still don't have the test listed on Bluebook. I have already contacted my AP coordinator, but she hasn't responded. What should I do?

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u/familytreeswing — 3 days ago
▲ 3 r/Debate

Advice for poetry?

I'm going to nationals this year as a supplemental entry. I finaled at districts for my main event POI, but unfortunately, I was the first alternate. I want to do poetry at nationals, and I was wondering what tips people had since I've never done this event before. Thanks!

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u/familytreeswing — 6 days ago

Subliminal To Change Exam Scores?

My exams for this year have already been written, but I was wondering if any good subliminals/playlists can make my results perfect and generally make me smarter in the future? I have not received my results yet.
Thanks!

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u/familytreeswing — 7 days ago

Will my classmate get me rescinded?

A couple of months ago, my best friend and I were talking, and I ended up sending a text along the lines, "Can you pleaseee tell me which assignments you need help with so I can watch my fav show?" I ended up calling him a shortened version of the homophobic slur at the end. Using this lingo has never been a problem between us, and he has personally told me this word doesn't hurt him. We are both queer people. However, recently we have been going through a rough time in our friendship. My question is, if he gets super mad, could he send a screenshot of that text message to colleges and get me recinded? How does this process work? I understand that it was wrong and immature for me to send that text to anyone, but I'm really freaking out right now.

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u/familytreeswing — 8 days ago
▲ 2 r/APbio

4 Part C FRQ

Assume that each gamete produced by the cell shown in the figure is fertilized by a gamete with a complete haploid set of chromosomes. Also assume gene regulation on Chromosome 1 is not affected by the number of copies of Chromosome 1 in the four resulting viable zygotes. Predict the difference in mRNA production from genes on Chromosome 1 among the four possible zygotes.

Instead of saying chromosome 1 would have higher, I said the first two cells in the diagram would have higher mRNA production than the second two genes. Is this too vague? I really want to know how specific they are in grading.

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u/familytreeswing — 13 days ago
▲ 5 r/APbio

Frq 6d

Would I HAVE to mention keystone species to get the point?: Based on the information provided, explain why ecosystem resilience in unprotected areas may decline over time.

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u/familytreeswing — 13 days ago
▲ 1 r/APLit

I was looking at the rubric, and for 3 evidence points, it states, "3 points EVIDENCE: Provides specific evidence to support all claims in a line of reasoning. AND COMMENTARY: Explains how some of the evidence supports a line of reasoning. AND explains how at least one literary element or technique in the poem contributes to its meaning." I definitely had 2 techniques to support my claim (symbolism and diction for the jogging essay), but I had more evidence and commentary for symbolism than diction. I'm scared becuase collegeboard says, "Typical responses that earn 3 points: • Uniformly offer evidence to support claims." and "Typical responses that earn 2 points. May make one point well, but either do not make multiple supporting claims or do not adequately support more than one claim." I'm afraid diction wasn't as adequate as symbolism. How many points am I expected to get?

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u/familytreeswing — 15 days ago
▲ 3 r/APbio

i know we can't predict the 5 cutoff but i'm seeing a range of 5 cutoffs, with ranges from 83/120 to 93/120 all the way to 99/120. Idk im just freaking out

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u/familytreeswing — 16 days ago