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Juniors unite! I’m stressing a bit because I got a 1060 on my PSAT. Is this score solid or should I be hitting the books harder to prep for the actual SAT? I’m aiming for some pretty competitive schoo …
Hi guys, this might sound like a noob question, but is there an option to take the PSAT online, especially with the current situation we're in? I've done some searching and can't find a definitive ans …
I've got a bunch of neat stories from my childhood that really show who I am today, but I'm a bit unsure if that's suitable for a college essay. Do colleges expect more 'mature' topics, or can childho …
I've been through a lot and I'm considering sharing my mental health journey in my college essay. Will colleges think it's too much, or is it seen as being open and honest about my struggles? Anyone g …
Hey everyone! I'm in a bit of a pickle here because my PSAT Writing score is dragging down my composite. Grammar isn't my strong suit. Any tips on how to work on this would be super helpful!
I've been grappling with indecision in a lot of areas, and it's something I've grown from. But I'm a bit anxious that writing about my experience with being indecisive might make me seem unsure of mys …
I know the PSAT is shorter than the SAT, but are the sections timed in the same way? I struggle with timing on tests so I'm trying to figure out how to pace myself for the SAT based on my PSAT experie …
Hey team, I'm sorta stressing out after hearing some stuff about the PSAT. Is there an actual pass/fail, and if you don't do well, are there any negative consequences? Or is it more of an informal mea …
I just took the PSAT and I'm not too confident about my performance. I've heard people talk about retaking the SAT, but can the same be done for the PSAT? If so, what are the rules around it and when …
This might be a dumb question, but I'm getting a little stressed out about not forgetting anything on test day. What are the essentials that I need to bring with me for the PSAT? I know my ID and penc …
Guys, is there a separate writing section on the PSAT? I've been practicing my essays, but I'm not sure if I even need to for this test. Can't seem to find a straight answer anywhere, help a junior ou …
I’ve heard mixed things about the PSAT... Does it really matter for college apps? Do colleges see your scores? Any advice on how to approach the PSAT would be awesome!
I've heard that doing well on the PSAT can actually help you get scholarships, which sounds awesome. But what score range should I be aiming for if I want to qualify for a scholarship? Also, how exact …
Okay, so I started looking at some college essay prompts, and I've got to ask: do they change these up every year or can I expect them to be the same when I apply next cycle? Not trying to write essay …
Hi folks, transferring feels daunting, and I’m wondering if I can use the Common App as a transfer student? Help a stressed out sophomore out, please?
I’ve been kind of stressed about college admissions and I just got a 1400 on the PSAT. Does this reflect that I’m on the right track for college or should this be a wake-up call to buckle down and stu …
Hi everyone, currently a bit stressed, not gonna lie. I need to find out what colleges are on the Common App. Is there a quick way to check which schools use it without going through each college’s ad …
Sooo I'm a sophomore and I got an 810 on my PSAT. I'm wondering if this is a good baseline to start with? What should my target score be by junior year when it really counts for National Merit Scholar …
Super stressed out because the Common App site keeps crashing for me. Is anyone else facing this issue right now or it’s just my bad luck? How do you even deal with this during application season?
Hey everyone, I'm getting ready to plan out my standardized testing schedule, and I just realized I don't know how much the PSAT is going to cost. Does the price vary by school or area, or is it a set …