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Hey y’all! So, I'm starting to prepare for my SAT but feel a bit lost. Can anyone share some effective methods or resources they used for SAT studying? How long was your study time and what would you …

Hey guys! I'm a bit concerned about my SAT reading score. What are some key factors that can affect this? Also, any tips on how to improve it? Thanks a ton in advance!

So I've heard the SAT reading passages can be a bit tricky. Do you guys have any advice on how to approach these? Should I read the questions first, or read the passage first? Also, are there specific …

Hey everyone! I've been struggling a bit with SAT problems. Do any of you have tips on how to tackle these problems? Any resources or strategies you could share would be really appreciated. Thanks in …

Hey fellow students, anyone here used PrepScholar for SAT studying? I heard it's really good, but I'm still on the fence. Should I go for it? Any feedback would really help me out. Thanks in the advan …

Hi everyone, first-time poster here! Quick question, how accurate is the scoring for SAT practice tests? Like, if I'm scoring consistently on the practice tests, can I expect a similar score on the ac …

Hey everyone! I've decided to take the ACT, but I'm a little lost on the best registration dates. When should I ideally register for it? And are there any key ACT dates or deadlines I should know abou …

Hi everyone, I'm from New York and currently in the process of preparing for the Regents exams. I'm a bit stressed out. Can anyone shed some light on these tests? Are they super important for college …

Recently, I've been looking more seriously at the whole college thing, and the UC system caught my eye. I've seen a lot about people ranking UC schools - does the order really matter? How much weight …

Hey fam, I'm considering applying to Johns Hopkins next year, but I'm not really messin' with the SAT. Does anyone know if JHU requires the SAT for admission? Looking forward to your responses!

Hey there! I'm a junior and I've been on a roller coaster with my grades since freshman year. I did pretty well in middle school, but heard mixed things about the importance of my first high school ye …

Hey everyone! I'm a bit confused here and could use your insight. I'm trying to figure out when should I take the SAT for the first time. Thinking early junior year, but is that too early? Any thought …

Hi everyone. As math has always been my Achilles heel, I need a bit of help preparing for the SAT Math section. Can someone recommend me some solid prep books that could help me study? Thank you!

Hey, fellow applicants. English isn't my strongest suit and I'm kinda nervous about the SAT English section. Does anyone have any tips to help improve my performance in this area? I'd greatly apprecia …

Hey everyone, restless junior here. So, I'm aiming for Duke but I am uncertain about the SAT Score they would find competitive. My goal is to put my best foot forward for next year's application. If a …

Hey, I've been hearing rumors that the format of the SAT has changed. Can someone update me on what's different about the new SAT? If I use old study materials, will they still be helpful?

I've heard that SAT tests can sometimes be canceled due to unforeseeable circumstances. If this happens, what's the procedure? Do they reschedule? I'm pretty stressed about it, any info would help.

I've taken both the SAT and the ACT and I've noticed that the scoring is different for both tests. Can someone explain how to understand the score equivalency between these tests? Is there any chart o …

I just took the SAT and I'm considering taking the ACT as well. I came across a SAT to ACT conversion chart, but I'm not quite understanding it. Could someone explain how to interpret this chart and p …

Hey guys, I've been looking into San Diego State University as my potential school. I can't seem to find very direct info, though. Do any of you know what the average GPA is for incoming freshmen? Als …