# Answers **URL:** https://experthub.prepscholar.com/c/answers/5.md?page=2 [Latest](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [How much time should I spend on reviewing answers per passage On SAT (reading or writing section)--English isn't my native language](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-much-time-should-i-spend-on-reviewing-answers-per-passage-on-sat-reading-or-writing-section-english-isnt-my-native-language/8011)
**Author:** [@Shehab](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Shehab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 1:15am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-much-time-should-i-spend-on-reviewing-answers-per-passage-on-sat-reading-or-writing-section-english-isnt-my-native-language/8011 "2017-03-14T01:15:54Z")
I am an average or high SAT student ( I get 5 to 8 out of 10 or 11 questions per passage). . How much time should I spend on reviewing answers per passage. On SAT (reading or writing section). But English isn't… --- ## [Are my SAT score and GPA good for college?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/are-my-sat-score-and-gpa-good-for-college/7852)
**Author:** [@era\_atre8](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/era_atre8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 7:53am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/are-my-sat-score-and-gpa-good-for-college/7852 "2016-06-10T07:53:13Z")
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school with about a 3.82 GPA (with honors) and a 1990 practice SAT score based on tests I've taken in prep courses. Assuming I keep up my grades for the next two years and score in this range … --- ## [2320 SAT on first try - Retake to try for a 2400?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/2320-sat-on-first-try-retake-to-try-for-a-2400/7461)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 8:55am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/2320-sat-on-first-try-retake-to-try-for-a-2400/7461 "2016-01-07T08:55:26Z")
I took the SAT as a junior and somehow got a 2320 on my first try. My classmates are telling me not to take it again since there's a good chance my score will drop instead, and my guidance counselor says that it doesn't … --- ## [2.0 GPA, what colleges can I be accepted to?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/2-0-gpa-what-colleges-can-i-be-accepted-to/7576)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 8:30am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/2-0-gpa-what-colleges-can-i-be-accepted-to/7576 "2016-02-02T08:30:24Z")
I haven't done much in HS except play JV and Varsity football. My SAT predicted score is 990/2400 (750/1600 on the new SAT). What are schools that will take a student such as myself in? I have no idea what I want to do a… --- ## [Which SAT test date should I sign up for?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/which-sat-test-date-should-i-sign-up-for/7869)
**Author:** [@Chirayu\_Bedari](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Chirayu_Bedari)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 8:50am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/which-sat-test-date-should-i-sign-up-for/7869 "2016-06-26T08:50:52Z")
I have been attending SAT classes since last week, and they say the course will be done in around 10 weeks. So with this timeline which exam date would be the best choice for me? --- ## [How do colleges verify extracurriculars?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-do-colleges-verify-extracurriculars/7450)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2016, 7:42am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-do-colleges-verify-extracurriculars/7450 "2016-02-13T07:42:50Z")
I know that most students list a lot of extracurriculars on their applications, which include location and school-specific things like club presidencies or community service participation. How can colleges verify that st… --- ## [Good ACT Score for Harvard as an International Student?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/good-act-score-for-harvard-as-an-international-student/7384)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 2:45am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/good-act-score-for-harvard-as-an-international-student/7384 "2015-12-02T02:45:16Z")
What’s the ideal composite ACT score for an international student applying to Harvard? --- ## [Does Cal Poly require ACT Writing scores?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/does-cal-poly-require-act-writing-scores/7752)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 5:51am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/does-cal-poly-require-act-writing-scores/7752 "2016-04-29T05:51:14Z")
One of my top choices for schools is Cal Poly. Do you know if they require ACT writing scores? if not, is it possible to send partial scores, so they never see my writing score? --- ## [Are there ACT/SAT scholarships for international students?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/are-there-act-sat-scholarships-for-international-students/7808)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2016, 11:21am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/are-there-act-sat-scholarships-for-international-students/7808 "2016-05-22T11:21:47Z")
Are there scholarships available to international students based on SAT and ACT scores? I can only find information on scholarships that are limited to U.S. citizens. --- ## [2190 SAT and 33 ACT: Which should I take now?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/2190-sat-and-33-act-which-should-i-take-now/7534)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 5:00am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/2190-sat-and-33-act-which-should-i-take-now/7534 "2016-01-26T05:00:25Z")
I've taken the SAT twice, and my superscore is a 2190. The issue I have is that my critical reading score is not up to the same level as my other scores (660 vs. 750 on Math and 780 on Writing). I decided to take an ACT … --- ## [Writing Test Retake Yielded Lower Score: Which Score Do Colleges See?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/writing-test-retake-yielded-lower-score-which-score-do-colleges-see/7938)
**Author:** [@Testprepblues](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Testprepblues)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 4:49am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/writing-test-retake-yielded-lower-score-which-score-do-colleges-see/7938 "2016-11-04T04:49:16Z")
I have a student who took the ACT writing test twice. Her first score was several points higher than her second score. She wants to know if the higher of the two scores, the more recent of the two, or an average of the … --- ## [Will submitting an application earlier improve my chances?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-submitting-an-application-earlier-improve-my-chances/7433)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 3:59am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-submitting-an-application-earlier-improve-my-chances/7433 "2015-12-19T03:59:06Z")
I'm planning to apply Early Action to a couple of colleges. Will submitting my application before the actual deadline (November 1st) give me an advantage over other students? --- ## [Will retaking a class at a community college change my grade?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-retaking-a-class-at-a-community-college-change-my-grade/7748)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 6:38am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-retaking-a-class-at-a-community-college-change-my-grade/7748 "2016-04-29T06:38:21Z")
I have a C- in my language class, so I’m going to retake the class at a community college this summer. Will the grade I get replace the first grade? If retake more classes this way, would that change my GPA for that year… --- ## [Will joining lots of clubs help my college application?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-joining-lots-of-clubs-help-my-college-application/7702)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-joining-lots-of-clubs-help-my-college-application/7702 "2016-04-13T02:56:09Z")
I know its quality over quantity, but wouldn't BOTH quantity and quality be even better? Or would it not make a difference? I want to do as much as possible to maximize my chances of getting in a top college. My main ext… --- ## [Will Inconsistent SAT Essay Examples Cause a Lower Score?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-inconsistent-sat-essay-examples-cause-a-lower-score/7476)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 7:57am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-inconsistent-sat-essay-examples-cause-a-lower-score/7476 "2016-02-01T07:57:24Z")
In my introduction, I mentioned "the civil rights movement in the 20th century," but then I talked about the French Revolution instead as an example. Do you think this will have a negative affect on my essay score? --- ## [Will Colleges Combine My Highest Reading and Math Score?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-colleges-combine-my-highest-reading-and-math-score/7907)
**Author:** [@tomthomas](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/tomthomas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2016, 5:19am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-colleges-combine-my-highest-reading-and-math-score/7907 "2016-09-12T05:19:24Z")
On my first SAT, I scored a 700 reading and 500 math. On my second SAT, I scored a 500 reading and 700 math. Will colleges consider my highest score a 1200 or a 1400? In other words, will colleges combine my highest re… --- ## [Will a bad grade in AP Calculus AB destroy me?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-a-bad-grade-in-ap-calculus-ab-destroy-me/7577)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 2:23am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-a-bad-grade-in-ap-calculus-ab-destroy-me/7577 "2016-02-03T02:23:08Z")
I received a 65 in AP Calculus AB. I started off the year with medical issues that disabled me from attending class consistently in the beginning of the year. Despite an otherwise adequate report card, is this 65 going t… --- ## [Will 4s on AP tests hurt my chances at top schools?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-4s-on-ap-tests-hurt-my-chances-at-top-schools/7535)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 5:40am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-4s-on-ap-tests-hurt-my-chances-at-top-schools/7535 "2016-01-26T05:40:35Z")
I got three 4s and one 5 on my AP tests. I know most applicants at really competitive schools will have 5s on all of their exams. How much will the 4s hurt me? Should I avoid sending these scores? --- ## [Which SAT Subject Tests should I take?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/which-sat-subject-tests-should-i-take/7676)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2016, 5:37am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/which-sat-subject-tests-should-i-take/7676 "2016-04-01T05:37:13Z")
I'm a junior who just realized that I need SAT subject tests for some of the colleges I want to apply to. Most of them recommend or require at least 2 (except for Georgetown with 3). Based on what little knowledge I have… --- ## [Which of these ACT scores should I send?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/which-of-these-act-scores-should-i-send/7725)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2016, 10:52am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/which-of-these-act-scores-should-i-send/7725 "2016-04-20T10:52:38Z")
I'm wondering which one of my ACT scores is better. I got a 31 composite both times and was gunning for at least a 32, so I'm kinda bummed out. ACT #1 Composite: 31 English: 33 Math: 29 Reading: 34 Science: 27 W… --- ## [Where can I find good evidence for the SAT essay?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/where-can-i-find-good-evidence-for-the-sat-essay/7567)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 8:12am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/where-can-i-find-good-evidence-for-the-sat-essay/7567 "2016-02-01T08:12:26Z")
Can anyone recommend some book plots or events in history that can be used for a variety of SAT essay prompts? My last SAT I scored a 10/12 which I'm happy with, but I'm pretty sure that was largely due to the fact that … --- ## [Where can I find free ACT practice tests?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/where-can-i-find-free-act-practice-tests/7474)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 3:52am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/where-can-i-find-free-act-practice-tests/7474 "2016-01-11T03:52:05Z")
I've already gone through the practice tests in the Real ACT Prep Guide, but I want to do more official tests. Are there any others that've been released by the ACT? --- ## [When is the best time for a senior to take the SAT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/when-is-the-best-time-for-a-senior-to-take-the-sat/7796)
**Author:** [@anshu7977](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/anshu7977)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 5:38am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/when-is-the-best-time-for-a-senior-to-take-the-sat/7796 "2016-05-12T05:38:46Z")
I'll be in 12th grade this upcoming school year. When is the best time for me to take the SAT? --- ## [When is food, water, and bathroom allowed on the New SAT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/when-is-food-water-and-bathroom-allowed-on-the-new-sat/7785)
**Author:** [@Fred\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Fred_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 3:59am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/when-is-food-water-and-bathroom-allowed-on-the-new-sat/7785 "2016-05-06T03:59:28Z")
I know that the SAT is supposed to have one or more breaks, and during these breaks (and perhaps even outside of them?) I'm allowed to get water, eat brought snacks, and use the restroom. How many breaks does the New SA… --- ## [When do colleges get ACT scores if you use the free reports?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/when-do-colleges-get-act-scores-if-you-use-the-free-reports/7556)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2016, 10:34am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/when-do-colleges-get-act-scores-if-you-use-the-free-reports/7556 "2016-01-29T10:34:31Z")
If you choose send any or all of the four free ACT score reports that come with registration, how long after the test date will it take for colleges to get your scores? --- ## [When are September ACT scores available?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/when-are-september-act-scores-available/7655)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 8:10am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/when-are-september-act-scores-available/7655 "2016-03-23T08:10:20Z")
October 15 is the application deadline for three of the colleges that I'm applying to in the fall. My question is, when can I send in score reports?? I have already taken the SAT and ACT, and have gotten pretty much the … --- ## [When are International SAT/ACT scores released?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/when-are-international-sat-act-scores-released/7587)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 5:29am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/when-are-international-sat-act-scores-released/7587 "2016-02-03T05:29:30Z")
I read sometimes it takes longer for international students in countries like korea or China to get their scores back. Is that true? --- ## [What should I do to improve my college application?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-improve-my-college-application/7899)
**Author:** [@Bayram96](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Bayram96)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 7:19am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-should-i-do-to-improve-my-college-application/7899 "2016-08-16T07:19:53Z")
Hi. I am international student in usa. I am 19 years old. I finished high school last year and came here. My school was best school in my state. My grades were all good, starting from 6th grade at school i participated c… --- ## [What SAT / ACT Score is required for Caltech?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-sat-act-score-is-required-for-caltech/7368)
**Author:** [@Fred\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Fred_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2015, 12:31pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-sat-act-score-is-required-for-caltech/7368 "2015-11-30T12:31:56Z")
I am thinking of applying to Caltech. I'm not sure if my SAT score of 2100 is high enough. Do I have any shot of getting in? What's the SAT cutoff for Caltech? --- ## [What questions should I ask during a college interview?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-questions-should-i-ask-during-a-college-interview/7581)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 3:24am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-questions-should-i-ask-during-a-college-interview/7581 "2016-02-03T03:24:25Z")
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