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how many times should I take tha SATs?

I heard that the amount of time I take the SATs can affect my acceptation percentage. I really want to take it more than once so I can get the score but someone told me it is better to take it only on …

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so basically my sat test is on oct 3rd and my prep is not very good like 10% maybe how do i prepare for it???

iam a highschool student in my A2

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How to quickly boost my SAT score?

I am writing my SAT in October, and am currently at 680 for EBRW and 750 for Maths. I'm trying to get to 740 for the EBRW and 780 for maths. So far, I have been using Khan Academy and practice tests. …

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I took the sat once did well for me but am applying to a school whos mean sat is way above mine only took it once will n

labeled as test optional but strongly reccomend sat and subject tests dont have any subject test except for one ap exam

should i send my score if they are bad

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Anyone else experiencing cancelled SAT tests? How will this affect admission to Ivies?

Hi there! I'm a senior currently fully invested in the college application process, and I was wondering if anyone else has been unable to take the SAT/ have no score because of test centers being clos …

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Can I take my SAT score off of my transcript?

My school's transcript format includes all test scores. I took an SAT test with essay back in December 2019 and my score was not high enough for my target schools. I'm going to take the September 2020 …

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Cancelled SAT – what should I do?

Hi!

I am a senior applying for universities this fall. Some of the universities I am applying to include Stanford University and Northwestern University, both of which have very high SAT score levels. …

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Are there any good websites that can help international students with the SATs and AP exams?

I am from England and am really wandering if there are any good websites that help you with SATs and APs, I had managed to find places that hold all the exams but its just a case of actually learning …

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SAT Application

I am an international student, I am in grade 10 in senior high school.

I want to know if I can register for an SAT scholarship exam and write it in grade 11 of senior high school.

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Chances

I have provide all my details on CollegeVine website. As a summary of my profile it shows

Gpa-Excellent

Sat1/2-Excellent

Extracurricular-Excellent

Still my chances, according to CollegeVine, to get into …

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Can I apply to elite schools with the A-level?

I am going to grade 10 and can only do the British Curriculum. I want to find out if after I write the IGCSE, I need to write the A-level to apply to universities. Can I not write it but write the SAT …

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4 years ago
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Do you need to take the A-levels or SAT when applying to MIT?

I am moving to grade 10 and MIT has been my dream school. I have realized I might need to take the SAT but I am doing the British Curriculum and cannot change to the American Curriculum. My school doe …

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Any other ways to improve your SAT score other than Khan Academy and spending money?

I've been studying on Khan Academy for a while now and whenever I take a practice test, I get the same score or worse. Do you guys have any tips?

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change sat scores

how can I upgrade my profile stats?

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4 years ago
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How does taking SAT subject test help with college admission?

Should a junior take sat subject test for college admission like cornell?

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4 years ago
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SAT and ACT

Since I live in LA, and most of the testing centers are closed, will not submit my test score make it harder/hurt my chances of a top college accepting me?

Also, If I just started volunteering at a YMC …

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Act or sat

I'm trying to decide between the act or sat. Do colleges prefer one or the other?

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Help me.

How do I study for SAT I and II ? Both are just a month a part.Im writing next year March.

Any tips please let me know.

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What will i get on my sat?

I always score in the mid to high 1400s on Princeton review practice tests but these tests seem harder than the sat. Do you think this means I will score above 1500 on the actual test?

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How will a lack of community service hours and colleges being test optional affect my applications?

I'm currently a rising senior and COVID-19 messed up my plans to take the SAT earlier this year and to get involved with community service over the summer.

I've played soccer on a league since I was l …

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