# Latest **URL:** https://experthub.prepscholar.com/latest.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 --- ## [Is Taking the SAT Good Practice for ACT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-taking-the-sat-good-practice-for-act/7696)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2016, 4:45am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-taking-the-sat-good-practice-for-act/7696 "2016-04-12T04:45:20Z")
I've barely practiced for the ACT, but I've taken the SAT twice and am hoping that experience will be useful. I'm worried though. Will the experience of having taken the SAT help me at all with the ACT? --- ## [I signed up for 2 SAT subject tests, can I just take one of them?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/i-signed-up-for-2-sat-subject-tests-can-i-just-take-one-of-them/7492)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 11:04am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/i-signed-up-for-2-sat-subject-tests-can-i-just-take-one-of-them/7492 "2016-02-01T11:04:15Z")
My mom insisted that I sign up for both Math I and Math II for some reason, though I (and many others) think that, of the two, Math I isn't really necessary. I think she was convinced of my view after talking with some o… --- ## [Barron's ACT vs Barron's ACT 36](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/barrons-act-vs-barrons-act-36/7467)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 8:29am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/barrons-act-vs-barrons-act-36/7467 "2016-01-08T08:29:08Z")
I need to get a new prep book (that I'll actually use) for the February ACT. What's the difference between Barron's ACT and Barron's ACT 36? --- ## [What if I can't pass the exam](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-if-i-cant-pass-the-exam/8956)
**Author:** [@zhangsan](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/zhangsan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 7:11pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-if-i-cant-pass-the-exam/8956 "2022-05-04T19:11:19Z")
What if I can’t pass the exam --- ## [Strong Extracurriculars and Academics but Bad SAT Scores](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/strong-extracurriculars-and-academics-but-bad-sat-scores/7977)
**Author:** [@fatimamv98](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/fatimamv98)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/strong-extracurriculars-and-academics-but-bad-sat-scores/7977 "2017-04-27T17:05:50Z")
I'm really worried about my admission chances into the top tier universities like Harvard Yale and specifically, MIT. MIT has been my dream school since Grade 9. I messed up my SAT (1430). However I do have perfect sc… --- ## [How Much Does the Average PrepScholar Student improve on the SAT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-much-does-the-average-prepscholar-student-improve-on-the-sat/7928)
**Author:** [@tomthomas1](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/tomthomas1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2016, 1:43pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/how-much-does-the-average-prepscholar-student-improve-on-the-sat/7928 "2016-10-30T13:43:14Z")
I am seriously considering investing in PrepScholar's SAT program. On average, how many points does the average PrepScholar student improve by on the SAT? --- ## [Is this an appropriate or a disturbing topic to write about in college application essays?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-this-an-appropriate-or-a-disturbing-topic-to-write-about-in-college-application-essays/8417)
**Author:** [@Fatima\_Enzar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Fatima_Enzar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/is-this-an-appropriate-or-a-disturbing-topic-to-write-about-in-college-application-essays/8417 "2021-02-23T21:51:23Z")
Okay. If you guys wish or do not wish to post this on the forum publicly that is completely fine with me. but contact me with the answer. However, I have been asking this urgent question: if this subject is appropriate t… --- ## [19 on 8th grade ACT - projected 11th grade ACT score?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/19-on-8th-grade-act-projected-11th-grade-act-score/7389)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 7:00am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/19-on-8th-grade-act-projected-11th-grade-act-score/7389 "2015-12-02T07:00:43Z")
My son took the ACT as an 8th grader and scored a 19. What is his projected 11th grade ACT score? How does his score compare to that of other 8th graders, nationwide? --- ## [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? [Previous page](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/latest.md?page=1) [Next page](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/latest.md?page=3)