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Hello! I'd love to know which AP Language and Composition review books you guys found most helpful. I'm looking for something with a good mix of content review and practice questions, as well as test- …

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Hey guys, I recently received my ACT results but I'm a bit confused about the writing score. How do I convert it to the 36-point scale? And do colleges look at the writing score separately, or do they …

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Hey everyone! I'm planning on taking the CLT soon. Does anyone have any recommendations for study materials or practice questions? And if you've taken the CLT before, what was your experience like? An …