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10 hours ago
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My school won't let me take the PSAT. How can I take it?

Hi! I'm a freshman in high school and (as you may know) I am nearing the end of my first semester. I wanted to take the PSAT to see what I need to study, but my school only lets Juniors take the PSAT. …

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17 days ago
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going Test-optional

Is there a disadvantage to applying test-optional as an international student?

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21 days ago
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Standardized Testing Advice

So this may sound like a dumb question, but I'm in tenth grade and I just got my Pre-ACT scores back. I got a 34 and 33 on the reading and English sections, but didn't do very well on the STEM section …

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27 days ago
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Sending SAT scores

Hi all, quick question.

I need to send official scores to 7< schools that I have applied/am applying to. I took the SAT twice, and scored slightly worse the second time. Should I send both scores, or o …

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2 months ago
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Should I Submit My SAT Score?

I have been studying for the sat for months now, but can't seem to score higher than a 1420. I am taking it one more time, but do not expect to see a large score increase. I have a list of colleges th …

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2 months ago
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Test Optional

Hi! I am a Senior applying to colleges this year and I am worried about test-optional versus submitting. I am in the top 10% of my grade, an uw GPA of 3.8657, a list of 9 AP, 2 Nearby college courses …

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2 months ago
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Can colleges see how many times I take the SAT?

So far I’ve taken the sat two times with a highest score of a 1420. I plan to take it again in October but worry that I will not get the score I want, and have signed up to take it in November as a ba …

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2 months ago
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Accidentally sent all of my SAT scores

When I sent my scores I forgot to select only my top score and sent all 3 of my SAT scores. I did worse on my latest attempt so I don't want to send it. How can I unsend It? I don't care if I cannot g …

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3 months ago
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Is 1440 a good SAT score?

I am a student from India and I attempted the SAT without studying at all and scored 1440.

I wish to attend the Wharton School of Business so is this score enough?

What if I apply test-optional?

Can I g …

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3 months ago
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NYU Admissions Advice

Hi, I'm a rising senior from a large suburban high school. I wondered if I could get advice on what to submit to NYU. I have AP scores of 4 in Physics 1, APUSH, and Economics—AP scores of 5 in Calculu …

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3 months ago
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Do colleges count the IB exam as an exam?

Hello there!

I am an international student, wondering do colleges count IB scores?

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3 months ago
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Should I take SAT?

Hello there,

I am an international student and my school does IB and IGCSE, so I was wondering if I should take the SAT or if would it be unnecessary since my school does IB.

Thank you.

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3 months ago
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How does college vine take into consideration SAT score when applying as an out of state applicant?

For example, University of South Carolina has a higher SAT range for out of state applicants than for in state. I'm trying to decide if I should go test optional.

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3 months ago
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Should I take the ACT if I’m applying early decision?

I’m currently a high school senior looking to apply to competitive schools. I have a high gpa and a multitude of extra curricular activities and other things I can place on my application. I plan on a …

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3 months ago
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Should I take the ACT if I’m applying early decision?

I’m currently a high school senior looking to apply to competitive schools. I have a high gpa and a multitude of extra curricular activities and other things I can place on my application. I plan on a …

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3 months ago
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Can I get in University of Southern Indiana (Plus scholarship) with a 1010 in SAT??

Hi! I'm planning to go into USI in 2024. I have 1010 in SAT (480 in R&W and 530 in Math). I'm not sure about my GPA (I'm trying to get my report cards from my school), and I'm planning to enroll in CS …

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3 months ago
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UH & TAMU

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3 months ago
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Why would you even take the SAT?

You're told the SAT matters, and that it's the key to your future. But here's the secret: it's not. Colleges pretend it's essential, but most have realized it's just a pricey game. The SAT's relevance …

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3 months ago
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Should I submit my ACT score of 35 or SAT score of 1540 as someone wanting to go into pre-med?

I took both the ACT and the SAT just to see which one I would do better in. I got a 35 on the ACT, with a 35 for both the math and science subsections. Even though online it says 1540 is equivalent to …

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