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Do I need the SAT Essay or ACT writing?

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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE The essay portion of the SAT and the Writing section of the ACT are both optional. According to the Prep Scholar blog (as of May 2019), only 28 colleges require the SAT Essay although a number of other schools recommend it. Just a note - ALL of the University of California System schools require the SAT Essay.

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When is the PSAT not a practice test?

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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Do you know the entire name of the PSAT test? It is officially the PSAT/ NMSQT test. “NMSQT” stands for “National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test”. The only time you can be considered for the National Merit Scholarship is during your junior year. Taking the PSAT is the only way to be considered. Taking the PSAT by grade level · Freshman year - It is your first opportunity to take a college prep standardized test.

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Three tips for great recommendations.

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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Asking for recommendations? You might find this easy, or awkward, or somewhere in between. How do you get the best recommendations for your college applications? Follow these three steps: 1) Get Ready. Before you start asking teachers, counselor or others for a letter of recommendation, do your homework. a) Focus on familiarity.

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GPA or Rigor - Which is more important?

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Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE When applying to colleges, which is better - a higher GPA or harder classes (rigor)? What are colleges really looking for and how do they decide who to admit? Challenge yourself! Of course, having good grades AND rigor in your courses is the best goal. But if the choice is between a challenging class (like AP or IB) and a class that you know you will ace - go for the challenging course!

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