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How can I do better on the math section on the SAT? How do I superscore?

So i took the SAT a couple months ago but got a low school compared to my PSAT. My score was a 1010: 630 in Reading and a 380 in Math.

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When should I check up with my teacher for the letter of rec?

I asked my AP History teacher if she could help write a letter of rec for me and she agreed later that day (May 27). Since it is during the summer, I was wondering if I should check up on her in a few …

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Should I take the SAT again?

I have taken the SAT twice. My first score was 1340 and my second was 1370. I am debating about taking it a third time to potentially achieve a higher score, increase my chances to get a scholarship f …

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4 years ago
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I am going into my junior year of high school and want to get a head start for next year this summer

I am going into 11th grade and summer just began. I want to get a head start for next year because I know it is going to be a stressful year, I also want to start doing things that will help me when I …

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4 years ago
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I got 2 C's in 2 my freshman year at high school, can I still get into an ivy league more specifically Harvard?

My Grandfather was my biggest motivator and unfortunately passed away from old age. But after my first semester with not-so-great grades, I picked myself up again. And now I have a 3.5 unweighted GPA.

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By how much can I raise my GPA in my final year of highschool?

Currently I have an unweighted GPA of 2.5 (3.5 weighted) and I take all honors classes. I am going into my senior year of highschool and I want to know how much I can improve my GPA before graduating. …

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4 years ago
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My school only offers 3 AP classes that don't have much to do with my career goals, should I transfer?

My high school only haves AP Computer Science, AP Statistics, and AP Art, and as a rising 11th grader the maximum I can take is 2 AP classes. I don't have many extracurriculars and I was looking forwa …

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4 years ago
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Hello, looking for 2023 admission to Texas A&M for Political science.

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I am a rising senior with Unweighted GPA looks little disturbing with 3.67. i have already taken almost 6 AP and another 4 in senior year and almost 10 honors class. i have leadership positions in …

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4 years ago
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Is my GPA too low for me to get into the major schools I want to apply for?

I've had mostly C's my freshman and sophomore year because I never really believed that I would want to go to college. Towards the end of the pandemic I realized that going to college is something tha …

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4 years ago
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Recovering From a C in Junior Year

I'm an IB Year 2 student and have been averaging mostly As with about 1-2 Bs per year over freshman-junior year first semester, but this last semester I dealt with a combination of issues resulting fr …

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4 years ago
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What else can I do to get my apply rates higher for the University of Washington?

So I'm about to be a senior this upcoming school year and over the course of my years in high school, I've only taken one honors class (English) which was in my freshmen year. I'm enrolled to be in th …

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4 years ago
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Do extracurriculars count if they are from grade 9

I finished level ten piano at the start of grade 9 and decided to not pursue ARCT. would it count as an extracurricular?

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4 years ago
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What helps you stand out in the admissions pool?

I know this might be a VERY frequent question but I genuinely want to know what really helps you stand out in schools with very little acceptance rate (or really any school!) Are there certain courses …

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4 years ago
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What are some websites where you can find job opportunities?

I'm interested in a part-time job that doesn't require that much expertise or skills (Kumon grader, boba shop worker, etc). Do you guys know of any websites that update the latest job opportunities? …

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4 years ago
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PSAT Questions

I will be a 9th grader this fall and am wondering if I should take the PSAT. All I really know about is that it's like the SAT, but focused towards 8th and 9th grade levels. Will colleges value the re …

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4 years ago
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Is coursera useful?

I'm considering taking a Coursera course in the field of biology or chemistry (subjects I would most likely major in). I'm wondering if this a useful way to show my interest in my major to colleges, o …

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4 years ago
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Is it bad to take summer school?

If you don't take summer school at all in my school, the highest math course you can take is pre-calc 12. I want to take calculus, so that means I'll have to take a math course in summer school. Is it …

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4 years ago
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I just have time for one extracurricular, is that enough?

What extracurricular should I choose?

BTW, I'm an international student going to 10th grade.

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4 years ago
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Any Recommendation for Preparing for PSAT

I was wondering when is the right time to start preparing for PSAT. I just completed my freshman year.

Also are there any good resources, i would prefer to practice on my own.

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Are My Extracurriculars Good Enough?

1. I have been In visual Arts like drawing, painting since I was in grade 3 and due to which I won multiple awards in inter school competitions.

2. I am the Vice-Captain of one of the houses in our sc …

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