Admissions Advice

So I have a 1500 SAT, 790 Math and 710 Reading. Some of my peers have told me to apply test optional while some said to submit them. So now I'm on the edge and after some Googling, I read that applyin …

Essentially I have a 1500 SAT, 790 in math, and 710 in English. I am a first-generation Asian majoring in comp-sci. So should I apply test-optional to Ivy Leagues?

I have a super score of 1380 and I am applying to Harvey Mudd (test optional) that has an SAT range of 1490-1570. Should I submit my SAT score where do I draw the line for submitting and not submittin …

I recently took my very last chance at standardized test scores before my last applications are due. I did the ACT and felt very confident about my score. I just got them back today and sadly found I …

I am an international applicant so I have heard that SATs have more weight with our applications since we have international qualifications (I do A Levels/Cambridge).

My profile/essays also seem decent …

Hi! I just want an opinion from anyone out there whether I should take the ACT... I'm not sure what to do because it's Junior year and I'm also in AP classes so I have to prepare for those exams as we …

I plan to apply to some of the top universities like Georgia Tech, Stanford, and Carnegie Mellon.

Should I take both the SAT and ACT? I think I can squeeze in another fine arts activity if I didn't ha …

I am an All A's student and I want to go to a prestigious school like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Etc. I know most institutions are very particular about test scores and I want to make sure I'm on the r …

Will not submitting SAT scores be a disadvantage to getting into more competitive schools?

Do you have any advice for studying the English and Reading Section in the ACT?

I am very strong at Math and science, but I am struggling most with the English part.

I learned the rules, but sometimes I …

I am questioning whether I should apply to Ivy League schools and schools of similar academic caliber because my SAT is not particularly strong. I have received awards for AP scores as well, and I bel …

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My family can't afford ACT prep/tutoring and I have tried to improve my score on the ACT to no avail. I'm at 25's and I need 33's. I really need personal help but my family can't afford it. I need hel …

Just for reference, here is the rest of my application in case it makes a difference:

UW GPA: 95.1 (My school uses a 100 point scale, but on a 4.0 scale, I have 3.9)

W GPA: 97.98 (My school uses a 100 …

I've made a similar post months prior; however, after having a better understanding of these programs, I have more questions. For starters, I'm not a good standardized test taker. I've never even reac …

Heyo! I am someone who has been interested in making it into prestigious universities as a biomedical engineering major. My grades during my freshman year of high school were pretty good, but after so …

Hey, does anyone know if colleges accept self-reported scores through common app or if I have to pay the $12 per school to send them through collegeboard? Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I found that the SAT priority deadline for UF is December 1, and if sent after, that will be considered space available.

The problem is, my application is strong, but my SAT score doesn't …

I got a 34 on the ACT, with a 35 in reading, english, science, and a 32 in math. I got a 1480 on the SAT, 720 reading and 760 math. I want to apply as a math/data science or chem major, but I’m not su …

Should I submit a 33 ACT score or a 1470 SAT

SAT: 1470: R: 710, M: 760 ACT: 33: M: 31, S: 34, E: 33, R: 33. I'm planning on majoring in engineering.