# Latest **URL:** https://experthub.prepscholar.com/latest.md?page=3 [Latest](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [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")
I’m a high school senior and have several campus interviews coming up. I’ve heard that it’s not a good idea to ask a lot of questions that suggest that I’m only concerned with material things or my chances of admission. … --- ## [What percentage score a perfect 36 on ACT writing?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-percentage-score-a-perfect-36-on-act-writing/7888)
**Author:** [@prepscholarfan](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/prepscholarfan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 6:17am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-percentage-score-a-perfect-36-on-act-writing/7888 "2016-07-18T06:17:09Z")
What percentage of students scored a perfect 36 in 2015-2016? Are there schools that weigh a good writing score heavily? --- ## [What is the likelihood of admittance into top tier colleges?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-is-the-likelihood-of-admittance-into-top-tier-colleges/7831)
**Author:** [@rpmock](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/rpmock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 6:59am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-is-the-likelihood-of-admittance-into-top-tier-colleges/7831 "2016-06-03T06:59:51Z")
My son is a junior and attends a very competitive high school in the area. He has taken all pre-AP and AP classes his entire high school career. He is an A/B student with a 3.8 GPA and his class rank is top 12%. His t… --- ## [What is the best way to transition from the SAT to the ACT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-transition-from-the-sat-to-the-act/7545)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 11:03am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-transition-from-the-sat-to-the-act/7545 "2016-01-31T11:03:21Z")
I've been practicing the SAT, but after taking the January SAT I feel that my SAT score isn't sufficient for the colleges that i'm aiming for so i've decided to give ACT a try. I've been averaging around 2100 on the SAT,… --- ## [What is the best way to open a college essay?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-open-a-college-essay/7800)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 4:47am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-open-a-college-essay/7800 "2016-05-24T04:47:02Z")
I’m experiencing bad writer’s block, and can’t find a way to open my college essay! This is really stressful because I’m hoping to get into a prestigious biomedical program, and I don’t how to make myself immediately sta… --- ## [What is the best approach for the ACT essay?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-is-the-best-approach-for-the-act-essay/7856)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2016, 5:30am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-is-the-best-approach-for-the-act-essay/7856 "2016-06-15T05:30:03Z")
I've been researching different ACT essay "step-by-step examples" and I'm confused about which to follow. I've read one guide that specified choosing one perspective and proving it right over the other ones, as opposed… --- ## [What happens to my essay score if I don't finish in time?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-happens-to-my-essay-score-if-i-dont-finish-in-time/7645)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2016, 9:02am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-happens-to-my-essay-score-if-i-dont-finish-in-time/7645 "2016-03-16T09:02:25Z")
I got through the intro, and about 1 3/4 body paragraphs of my essay (I was planning on having 2 body paragraphs and a conclusion). I've never been a very fast writer, but I've always been a good one. I definitely believ… --- ## [What happens if I use a number 3 pencil on the SAT/ACT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-happens-if-i-use-a-number-3-pencil-on-the-sat-act/7459)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 6:54am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-happens-if-i-use-a-number-3-pencil-on-the-sat-act/7459 "2016-01-07T06:54:08Z")
When I was taking the ACT, I realized halfway through the test that the pencils I had grabbed as I was running out the door this morning were No. 3 pencils instead of No. 2. Argh! Will this affect the grading of my test… --- ## [What does a high score on the ACT truly provide?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-does-a-high-score-on-the-act-truly-provide/7564)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 10:52am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-does-a-high-score-on-the-act-truly-provide/7564 "2016-02-01T10:52:12Z")
I keep procrastinating my studies for the act primarily due to the homework load at my high school and to have some free time. My current ACT score is 24 and I was planning to reach 30 at least. However, I'm starting to … --- ## [What defines being a "legacy"?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-defines-being-a-legacy/7638)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2016, 2:00pm UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-defines-being-a-legacy/7638 "2016-03-07T14:00:27Z")
Ignoring uncles, cousins, siblings, etc., what makes you a "legacy" to a certain college? I'll put this in context of myself, because keeping it hypothetical is too much work. My father got his bachelor's from Cornell, … --- ## [What classes will colleges consider for my GPA?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-classes-will-colleges-consider-for-my-gpa/7953)
**Author:** [@yesme963](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/yesme963)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 8:13am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-classes-will-colleges-consider-for-my-gpa/7953 "2016-12-12T08:13:12Z")
Will colleges consider (accelerated) religious classes? How many AP classes should I take? Will colleges care when my school finishes? --- ## [What are some must know grammar rules for the NEW SAT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-are-some-must-know-grammar-rules-for-the-new-sat/7633)
**Author:** [@chris\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/chris_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2016, 2:01am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-are-some-must-know-grammar-rules-for-the-new-sat/7633 "2016-03-08T02:01:49Z")
Hi guys, I've been looking all over the web for a list of must-know grammar rules for the NEW SAT. Unfortunately most of the ones I found were catered towards the old SAT. If anyone can provide some links or book referen… --- ## [What are good “stand out” electives for college admissions?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-are-good-stand-out-electives-for-college-admissions/7812)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 5:44am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-are-good-stand-out-electives-for-college-admissions/7812 "2016-05-26T05:44:09Z")
I’m going to be a sophomore next year, and I am planning on taking debate and mock trial as electives. Should I change one of them to have more variety? What kind of electives make a student stand out for college appli… --- ## [Unfinished SAT Essay Leading to Lower Score?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/unfinished-sat-essay-leading-to-lower-score/7475)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 4:26am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/unfinished-sat-essay-leading-to-lower-score/7475 "2016-01-11T04:26:44Z")
Do unfinished essays cause the essay readers to lower your score? I ran out of time on my last SAT, and while I think most of my essay was excellent, I wasn't able to complete it. --- ## [Top engineering schools with a 33 ACT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/top-engineering-schools-with-a-33-act/7770)
**Author:** [@Lorena\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Lorena_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 7:31am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/top-engineering-schools-with-a-33-act/7770 "2016-05-10T07:31:48Z")
I’m an international student interested in pursuing engineering at a top U.S. school. I recently raised my ACT score from a 28 to a 33! I feel that this accomplishment has opened a whole new set of doors for me, but I’m … --- ## [Top College Acceptance Without Foreign Language Experience?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/top-college-acceptance-without-foreign-language-experience/7962)
**Author:** [@dakotacrookston](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/dakotacrookston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2016, 2:26am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/top-college-acceptance-without-foreign-language-experience/7962 "2016-12-14T02:26:13Z")
Freshmen year, my counselor advised me that foreign language classes weren't necessary... At my school, people may stay in a foreign language class for four years and still be very inadequate. Now I'm a senior without an… --- ## [Time issues on the Reading section of the ACT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/time-issues-on-the-reading-section-of-the-act/7485)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 2:09am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/time-issues-on-the-reading-section-of-the-act/7485 "2016-01-19T02:09:19Z")
I'm having problems with timing on the ACT, specifically on the Reading section. I can never make it to the last passage. What are some strategies to help me finish the section on time? --- ## [Time between arriving at testing center and starting New SAT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/time-between-arriving-at-testing-center-and-starting-new-sat/7786)
**Author:** [@Fred\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Fred_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2016, 3:42am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/time-between-arriving-at-testing-center-and-starting-new-sat/7786 "2016-05-06T03:42:08Z")
I want to know how to economize on my energy the day of the test in the morning. What time can I reasonably expect the New SAT to start after they get through instructions, delays, etc? --- ## [Taking the SAT After 12th Grade?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/taking-the-sat-after-12th-grade/7668)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2016, 9:41am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/taking-the-sat-after-12th-grade/7668 "2016-03-30T09:41:30Z")
Can you take the SAT after a gap year, or even just after you've finished 12th grade? Or do you have to take it while you're still in high school? --- ## [Taking AP Exams](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/taking-ap-exams/7956)
**Author:** [@yesme963](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/yesme963)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2016, 10:15am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/taking-ap-exams/7956 "2016-12-22T10:15:03Z")
How many AP exams should I take junior and senior year? --- ## [Take ACT during my gap year](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/take-act-during-my-gap-year/7902)
**Author:** [@GhostStudent](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/GhostStudent)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 8:37am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/take-act-during-my-gap-year/7902 "2016-08-16T08:37:56Z")
Hi! I'm taking a gap year next year (I'm going to move to Brazil's biggest city with some friends and dedicate myself 100% to my startup). I'm planning to take TOEFL and SAT Subject this year and take the ACT only next y… --- ## [Switch SAT II Subject Tests (Physics to Chemistry)?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/switch-sat-ii-subject-tests-physics-to-chemistry/7669)
**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2016, 10:07am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/switch-sat-ii-subject-tests-physics-to-chemistry/7669 "2016-03-30T10:07:06Z")
I registered for the SAT Subject test in Physics, but I think I'm going to take Chemistry instead. Can I switch from Physics to Chemistry? What are the cons? --- ## [Suspicious ACT score improvement? How much is too much?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/suspicious-act-score-improvement-how-much-is-too-much/7514)
**Author:** [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2016, 2:03am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/suspicious-act-score-improvement-how-much-is-too-much/7514 "2016-01-25T02:03:11Z")
I didn't know anything about the ACT when I first took it, so I scored much lower than I was hoping (22). I've been studying a lot in the interim, and I'm predicting a composite score of around 30 based on practice tests… [Previous page](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/latest.md?page=2) [Next page](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/latest.md?page=4)