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**Author:** [@system](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/welcome-to-prepscholar-experthub/7 "2020-04-15T22:25:28Z")
PrepScholar ExpertHub is a free forum for students and parents to discuss school, coursework, standardized tests, college applications, college admissions, and other topics of interest. In addition to ExpertHub, and our… --- ## [Chance me for my dream school (College of the Holy Cross)](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/chance-me-for-my-dream-school-college-of-the-holy-cross/9459)
**Author:** [@emmac0407](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/emmac0407)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/chance-me-for-my-dream-school-college-of-the-holy-cross/9459 "2024-06-07T14:50:36Z")
These are my stats, ecs, etc. Do I have a shot at College of the Holy Cross if I apply ED 1? If not, how can I improve? US citizen State/Location of residency: Midwest Extremely competitive public high school Grade 1… --- ## [Is Rocket Review Still Recommended for SAT Prep?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-rocket-review-still-recommended-for-sat-prep/7585)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 3:47am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-rocket-review-still-recommended-for-sat-prep/7585 "2016-02-03T03:47:29Z")
The book apparently came out in 2006 and hasn't been updated since. I don't have much experience with SAT and don't really know if any large changes has been made to the SAT test since 2006. However, many people recommen… --- ## [Biotechnology related courses](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/biotechnology-related-courses/8613)
**Author:** [@karthiksat](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/karthiksat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/biotechnology-related-courses/8613 "2021-07-28T20:55:12Z")
I am planning to take UG in Biotechnology related subjects and what are the best choices and universities available in USA with a scholarship option ? and what score need to attain in SAT test Kindly advice . thanks &… --- ## [ACT Math -- Probability & Series/Sequences Formulas?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/act-math-probability-series-sequences-formulas/7658)
**Author:** [@BraveBold](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/BraveBold)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 7:57am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/act-math-probability-series-sequences-formulas/7658 "2016-03-28T07:57:33Z")
Hello, I have always had a tough time memorizing formulas for combinations, permutations, series, and sequences. I know they appear very rarely; however, I am trying to receive the best score possible. Is there some ac… --- ## [Is it a wise choice to take a gap year?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-it-a-wise-choice-to-take-a-gap-year/7646)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2016, 9:35am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-it-a-wise-choice-to-take-a-gap-year/7646 "2016-03-16T09:35:54Z")
I'm about to finish my senior year of high school and haven't felt motivated to apply to any colleges. I have been thinking about getting a job and a place out of town to explore new things. Is it a good idea to take a g… --- ## [IELTS vs TOEFL](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/ielts-vs-toefl/7909)
**Author:** [@Slaveya\_Zaharieva](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Slaveya_Zaharieva)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2016, 10:46am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/ielts-vs-toefl/7909 "2016-09-23T10:46:35Z")
I'm an international student and I'm thinking of applying to top US colleges. I searched everywhere but no one seems to know if I should take the IELTS or TOEFL (besides the SAT). Some of my teachers say US colleges favo… --- ## [This is related to Allen's article about college admissions](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/this-is-related-to-allens-article-about-college-admissions/8590)
**Author:** [@Jesse\_Lan](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Jesse_Lan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/this-is-related-to-allens-article-about-college-admissions/8590 "2021-07-08T14:14:20Z")
This is really long so bear with me. It might be sort of hard to understand (sorry!). I am a 9th grader and I already have a counselor for college applications (something called ivymax). They basically told me the opp… --- ## [Standardized Test Tips for Older International Student?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/standardized-test-tips-for-older-international-student/7500)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 2:48am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/standardized-test-tips-for-older-international-student/7500 "2016-02-02T02:48:40Z")
I'm considered intelligent and a quick study by most of my peers, but I am concerned how I will do in a standardized testing environment since I'm so rusty. I'm not looking for study tips and tricks so much as I'm wonde… --- ## [How early should I apply for rolling admissions at state schools?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-early-should-i-apply-for-rolling-admissions-at-state-schools/7448)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 1:48am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-early-should-i-apply-for-rolling-admissions-at-state-schools/7448 "2016-01-04T01:48:01Z")
I'm interested in a few different state schools (UMass, Maryland, UConn, URI), and I noticed that many of them have rolling admissions. Should I try to apply as early as possible, or will it not make a difference? How ea… --- ## [34 vs 35/36 on the ACT - What's the difference?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/34-vs-35-36-on-the-act-whats-the-difference/7455)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 3:38am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/34-vs-35-36-on-the-act-whats-the-difference/7455 "2016-01-07T03:38:01Z")
Is there a big difference between 34 and a 35 or 36 composite score on the ACT? I got a 34 composite (34 34 34 32 essay 8/12) the first time I took it. I’m perfectly fine with my score, but my mother wants me to retake i… --- ## [Predicting 11th grade SAT scores based on 7th grade SAT scores?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/predicting-11th-grade-sat-scores-based-on-7th-grade-sat-scores/7370)
**Author:** [@Fred\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Fred_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2015, 1:01pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/predicting-11th-grade-sat-scores-based-on-7th-grade-sat-scores/7370 "2015-11-30T13:01:04Z")
My daughter got a 1200 on the 2400-scale SAT last year, when she was in 7th grade. What is she likely to get on the real SAT when it comes around? --- ## [Difference between 32/33 and 34 on ACT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/difference-between-32-33-and-34-on-act/7727)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 4:32am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/difference-between-32-33-and-34-on-act/7727 "2016-04-22T04:32:22Z")
Do colleges consider a 34 as much more highly than a 32/33? Especially since a 33 = ~2190 on the old SAT and 34 = ~2260 SAT. I keep scoring in the 32-34 range on practice tests, but I feel that the pressure of the actual… --- ## [How long does an ACT essay rescore take?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-long-does-an-act-essay-rescore-take/7652)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2016, 11:10am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-long-does-an-act-essay-rescore-take/7652 "2016-03-21T11:10:13Z")
I sent off a letter to the ACT asking for my essay to be rescored two weeks ago. However, I haven't seen any change in results, or any indication that the request is being processed or has even been received. Am I suppo… --- ## [Trig Formulas on Math II SAT Subject Test?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/trig-formulas-on-math-ii-sat-subject-test/7424)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2015, 2:18am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/trig-formulas-on-math-ii-sat-subject-test/7424 "2015-12-18T02:18:39Z")
Do I need to know the double and half angle trig formulas for the Math II SAT Subject Test? What about other trigonometric identities? --- ## [Should I send the SAT? And I need help](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-send-the-sat-and-i-need-help/8557)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Kankie](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Joe_Kankie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 10:51pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-send-the-sat-and-i-need-help/8557 "2021-06-02T22:51:28Z")
I need help. So I am taking the SAT in a few days. And I know I will do bad because I scored an 1100 on 2 practice tests (The ones from College board) And I am applying to Cornell School Of Engineering. Which is a toug… --- ## [Do some colleges ignore grades from freshman year?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/do-some-colleges-ignore-grades-from-freshman-year/7550)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2016, 3:13am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/do-some-colleges-ignore-grades-from-freshman-year/7550 "2016-01-29T03:13:42Z")
I heard that certain colleges disregard your academic performance in 9th grade and just look at 10th and 11th grade. Is this true? If so, which colleges do it? --- ## [Is November too late to take the SAT II for ED/EA?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-november-too-late-to-take-the-sat-ii-for-ed-ea/7469)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2016, 9:38am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-november-too-late-to-take-the-sat-ii-for-ed-ea/7469 "2016-01-10T09:38:02Z")
I want to apply ED to Cornell, but the only feasible time for me to take my SAT Subject Tests is in November of my senior year (I'm retaking the regular SAT on the October test date). Is this too late? Or will Cornell ge… --- ## [No Top 10 School from my HS - What are my chances?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/no-top-10-school-from-my-hs-what-are-my-chances/7570)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 5:20am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/no-top-10-school-from-my-hs-what-are-my-chances/7570 "2016-02-02T05:20:27Z")
My guidance counselor recently told me no one from my high school's ever gone to an Ivy, MIT, Stanford, Caltech, etc. Each year, however, it seems like there are definitely qualified kids. Our high school was built aro… --- ## [What's the best online AP calculus class?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/whats-the-best-online-ap-calculus-class/7832)
**Author:** [@ritik93](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/ritik93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 5:37am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/whats-the-best-online-ap-calculus-class/7832 "2016-06-03T05:37:48Z")
I am in my Junior year of high school. My high school does not provide AP courses, so I want to join an online AP calculus course. Which one should I choose? --- ## [Will a C ruin my chances at top schools?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-a-c-ruin-my-chances-at-top-schools/7544)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2016, 2:19am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-a-c-ruin-my-chances-at-top-schools/7544 "2016-01-28T02:19:46Z")
I have dreams of going to the most competitive schools in the country, but I think I sabotaged myself by getting a C in AP Calculus. I don't want to be a science/math major, so that's probably good, but I still feel like… --- ## [Will an EdX AP course be enough to prepare for an AP exam?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-an-edx-ap-course-be-enough-to-prepare-for-an-ap-exam/8545)
**Author:** [@Aisha\_n](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Aisha_n)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-an-edx-ap-course-be-enough-to-prepare-for-an-ap-exam/8545 "2021-05-24T19:29:52Z")
Hi again… So I wanted to take the AP English Language and Composition exam because I have n interest for it and I am going into law. However, as I said before my school does not offer AP courses. So can an edX course b… --- ## [Does Boston University Superscore the ACT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/does-boston-university-superscore-the-act/7423)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 12:12pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/does-boston-university-superscore-the-act/7423 "2015-12-17T12:12:23Z")
I can't figure out whether Boston University superscores the ACT or not! --- ## [Do I need a work resume for American Universities?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/do-i-need-a-work-resume-for-american-universities/7780)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 4:46am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/do-i-need-a-work-resume-for-american-universities/7780 "2016-05-11T04:46:59Z")
I’m working on applying to a few American Universities as a Freshman, and I was asked to write a job resume as a requirement for Salem State University. How do I do this considering the fact that I've never been employed… --- ## [Are foreign language requirements mandatory for acceptance?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/are-foreign-language-requirements-mandatory-for-acceptance/7736)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 3:06am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/are-foreign-language-requirements-mandatory-for-acceptance/7736 "2016-04-27T03:06:00Z")
I’ve noticed that some schools list 2 years of a foreign language as part of their admission requirements. Does this mean that I won’t be accepted if I haven’t taken 2 full years of a foreign language at my school? Could… --- ## [Do I need to send in FAFSA/CSS after being deferred?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/do-i-need-to-send-in-fafsa-css-after-being-deferred/7589)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 8:52am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/do-i-need-to-send-in-fafsa-css-after-being-deferred/7589 "2016-03-24T08:52:48Z")
I applied to an Ivy and got deferred, but I submitted the financial aid application along with the regular app. I'm still interested, and I've sent a letter of continued interest, but I'm wondering if I need to submit FA… --- ## [Will colleges consider SAT 1 scores taken after applying?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-colleges-consider-sat-1-scores-taken-after-applying/7959)
**Author:** [@serwar473](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/serwar473)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 7:57am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/will-colleges-consider-sat-1-scores-taken-after-applying/7959 "2016-12-13T07:57:09Z")
Hi, I am an international student who is planning to apply to some top schools in the U.S. (Harvard, UPenn, Columbia, Princeton, Yale, Brown, Northwestern, Georgetown). I have a GPA of 3.91 (unweighted) very strong extra… --- ## [Bad grades Freshman](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/bad-grades-freshman/8498)
**Author:** [@anna7](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/anna7)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/bad-grades-freshman/8498 "2021-04-27T16:10:50Z")
Can a high SAT score make up for really bad freshman grades for getting into the Ivies? (including Cs and a D). --- ## [Taking the SAT More Than Three Times for Ivies?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/taking-the-sat-more-than-three-times-for-ivies/7398)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/taking-the-sat-more-than-three-times-for-ivies/7398 "2015-12-09T06:56:59Z")
Will Ivy League schools view my application negatively if I take the SAT more than three times? --- ## [Science Fair competitions impact on top 5 college admissions](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/science-fair-competitions-impact-on-top-5-college-admissions/7726)
**Author:** [@vtremsin10](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/vtremsin10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 3:06am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/science-fair-competitions-impact-on-top-5-college-admissions/7726 "2016-04-21T03:06:36Z")
Hello, I have participated in science fairs since 8th grade, and now I'm a sophomore. I won the grand award at my county three years in a row, and I went to the California State Science Fair and got an honorable mentio… [Next page](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/latest.md?page=1)