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I got my state test back and it estimates I should have a 24 ACT score if I were to take it now. I'm a rising freshman so what should my ACT score be if I take it Spring of Junior year (2026)

ACT was 30 (composite score) and SAT was 1420 (760 math, 660 reading).

My grades, extracurriculars, etc. are pretty good so I'm not worried about having to make up for my SAT/ACT score. I'm just not su …

I'm in 8th grade almost a freshman and I took my PSAT in October of 2022. So I was wondering when I should start studying for the SAT and ACT as I plan to take them in my junior year of high school. I …

I am a current freshman who took the PSAT earlier this year. I got a score of 1440 (750 math, 690 language/reading). Do you have any idea about what my predicted SAT score will be and if that will be …

The first time I took the ACT I got a 34: 35 English, 31 Math, 36 Reading, and 35 Science

The second time I took the ACT I did worse with a 33: 34 English, 33 Math, 32 Reading, and 34 Science.

My supers …

hi, so i'm a junior and i'm doing this computer science/IT academy thing and i really want to do more outside of school (i'm in clubs like girls tech, rpg, and jazz club) but i have no idea where to s …

Hi, I am a sophomore who is not very good at standardized testing. On the PSAT I tried very hard but did not get an excellent score. Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare me for the actual SAT …

My school only requires the SAT in March of eleventh grade, and I know most people only start their SATs in junior year, but would it be beneficial to take it in tenth grade? I'm a freshman currently …

Hey! I just got my ACT scores back and I’m a little disappointed. I got the exact same score as the time before even after doing some prep. Although I increased in my math and science, my English stay …

I live in Israel and want to get into an American university (I have an American citizenship). My academic achievements are good, but I didn't take the SAT/ACT, and I don't think these tests are even …

Hi, I was wondering if you need to provide your high school transcript and extracurricular if you want to transfer to a college after finishing two years of college because I had really poor grades in …

Hello, I'm wondering if I should do the SAT to broaden the amount of colleges I have because nowadays even a transfer student needs an SAT. As with experience, I struggle a lot in higher level math, t …

Hi, I am a student applying Early Decision II at UChicago. I scored a 1470 on the SAT and am seriously indecisive on whether or not to report my scores. My high school has a high poverty rate and stud …

International student (not UK)

Planning to take A levels

What if I get good scores on A-Level with these IGCSE As and B?

I currently reside in the USA and only know about the SATs and ACTS for college testing. I want to apply to Canada for college as a Canadian citizen. will colleges in Canada accept SAT scores or do I …

Hi! I am looking into taking an ACT prep class which got me interested in test planning! Are ACT prep classes beneficial? Should I take both ACT and SAT if I want to apply to more challenging univers …

I'm applying to Johns Hopkins early decision 2 without sat consideration for now but I've heard that it's important to submit one even if it's bad.

How many tier 2 or tier 3 extracurriculars out of 10 activities are recommended to get into t40 universities?

Is it ok to have an SAT score is on the 50th percentile for the university?

What has more we …

I was wondering if I should send my 1500 sat score 790 Math and 710 English to Stanford. Would it be more beneficial for me to apply test optional instead? I am a first gen asian majoring in comp sci …

I’m a sophomore and thought I’d get a head start and just take a blind SAT test with no preparation at all. I intentionally kept my focus away from it beforehand because I wanted it to be no pressure …