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I've been hearing about the PSAT a lot recently. Can someone give me a rundown of what it actually is and how it differs from the SAT? Is it mandatory or just a practice test for the SAT?

Feeling a wee bit stressed out here. Does anyone know what the passing scores are for the SAT? And does that mean I only need to reach that score to be considered by colleges? Any help would be fantas …

Hey guys, quick question. Taking the SAT next month and realizing I'm not actually sure what the scores mean. How can I see if my scores are good enough for certain colleges or if I need to try again?

Hey everyone, I'm a little lost here. Can anyone help clarify what exactly extracurriculars are? And how important are they for college admissions? Is there a certain type or number of extracurricular …

I got the SAT coming up and just wanted to get an idea about how long is the actual duration of the test. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi there, I'm planning on taking the SAT soon but really can't find the exact start time of the test. Does anyone know about it? Thanks in advance!

I was wondering how my SAT score might line up with percentiles. If someone has some sort of SAT test score percentile chart or can explain how it works, I'd grateful.

Just a bit confused about where to and how to choose a place to take the SAT test. Is there soemthing special I should look for when picking a spot?

What's the highest possible SAT score you can get? My dream college has really high academic standard and I'm kinda freaking out with regards to my SAT prep. Thanks a ton!

Guys, I'm sitting the PSAT this fall and I'm not sure what to expect. Could anyone give me an overview of what's covered? Like, is it all multiple choice or are there other types of questions?

Hey, I just got back my ACT and scored a 21. I'm feeling kinda down about it, is that around average? Should I retake it?

So I'm class president and I've got to give a speech at the beginning of the year assembly. It's kinda stressing me out... anybody got creative or funny ideas?

Hey folks, so my teachers have started writing my recommendation letters for college applications and I came across this 'waive my right of access' thing. What's it all about? Does it affect my chance …

Hello everyone! I'm really interested in Howard but not sure what GPA they typically look for. Is it weighted or unweighted? And what about if my school uses a different grading scale?

Hi guys, I'm a bit confused about ACT testing. When should I consider taking my first ACT? And are there any benefits to taking it early? Really want to get a jump on this

Hello! I'm trying to figure out when the best time would be for taking the SAT for the first time. I still want to leave some space for retakes if necessary. Any advice from those who've done it?

Hey everyone, I'm really excited/nervous about doing well on the SAT for my future college applications and I’m wondering when the best time to start studying for the SAT would be? Is there a clear st …

Hi everyone, I’m taking AP Bio this year and I feel like looking at past exams would really help me study. Does anyone know where to find actual past exams or practice exams that are similar in struct …

Good day, folks! I'm interested in applying to Pace University, but I admit I'm a little stressed trying to get everything right for admission. Can someone, preferably who has been through the process …

Hello everyone, I'm really interested in applying to Oregon State University. I've done some basic digging, but I'm struggling to find reliable information about OSU's GPA requirements. I'm looking fo …