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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Registering for the SAT | 2/15/2012 |
| Q: I've taken the PSAT before, and now I am trying to register for the SAT. The registration requires ... A: I would try to register for the SAT as though this is the first time you are taking the actual test. ... | |
| Preparing for the SATs | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm planning on taking the SAT in March. I want to buy a study guide, but I don't know which one is ... A: It would be best if you could take both the SAT and ACT sometime your junior year so you could ... | |
| Preparing for the SATs | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm planning on taking the SAT in March. I want to buy a study guide, but I don't know which one is ... A: I recommend the official guide because the College Board is the company that publishes the SAT. It ... | |
| Taking S.A.T's | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I am a student who wishes to take an SATs in order to be able to apply to an American university. I ... A: You will need to go on line to the College Board website. It is www.collegedirection.com. There ... | |
| Test scores and Grades | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: Please help me. So I will be applying to several colleges including Ivy Leagues this Fall when I'm a ... A: I think you need to do some work on your math because it is particularly low. I would also put more ... | |
| Test scores and Grades | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: Please help me. So I will be applying to several colleges including Ivy Leagues this Fall when I'm a ... A: I think your extracurricular activities are fine as are your grades and other things you have to ... | |
| college admission | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: i'm currently am a junior in high school and im about to pass the year with all A's and B's. i'm ... A: First of all, you need to gain some confidence in your test-taking skills. I would suggest you take ... | |
| My sat ticket wont print out | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I have tried many times to print out my sat ticket but everytime a blank page comes out of my ... A: I would suggest you contact the College Board at www.collegeboard.com and explain that your ticket ... | |
| SAT Preparation in Saskatchewan, Canada | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Watts, I am currently a 11th grade (junior year) student enrolled in a high school in Saskatoon, ... A: First of all, you have no disadvantage as a Canadian student. Most teachers in the US do not spend ... | |
| SAT in 8th Grade | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I heard that you are allowed to take the SAT in 8th grade. I was interested, but I need to know that ... A: Unless you are being asked to take the SAT for some particular group like a gifted and talented ... | |
| Sat score question | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: hey there , i have a collegeboard account and i once received my sat score online , how can i show ... A: Your College Board account number should be the same for both tests. You may need to email the ... | |
| SAT/Subject Tests Prep | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I'm a home school student (junior) and I need to start preparing for the SAT and also SAT II's ... A: I think it is important to get books that are pretty current. The only one I recommend for the SAT ... | |
| How do American universities evaluate high school transcripts from Australia? | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm an American living in China. I'm an English teacher and have a Chinese student who attended a ... A: I believe you are right. I have heard of grade inflation and know that it can be a problem, but I ... | |
| ACT/SAT and applications | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: "I'm a senior this year, and am planning to take either the SAT or the ACT tests. But im currently ... A: I think your best bet is to contact the College Board online and inquire where the nearest ... | |
| SAT | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to give my SAT in nov 6, 2010 but all the centres in my location were already full.So,I am ... A: Many high school seniors take the SAT in December. It would only be a problem if you are planning ... | |
| SAT 1 & 2 | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: How many questions does she need to answer correctly out of each of the 20 question units to get ... A: Your daughter will need to get a few more than half of the questions correct on each section in ... | |
| ACT question | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I have taken the ACT multiple times, and I always seem to really struggle with the science section. ... A: I think you should concentrate on the other three tests on the ACT and not worry so much about the ... | |
| SAT workshops | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I am lokking for a SAT workshop to prepare my son ( Grade 11) for the test. My son is in King ... A: I do not know of any SAT prep programs in Riyadh. I have an excellent SAT eprep online course which ... | |
| SAT Test Location | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Good day Susie Watts. I'd like to ask where is the test location of SAT Examination in Chicago? I'm ... A: Go to the College Board website at www.collegeboard.com. You will register to take the test here. ... | |
| Sat Scores | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I was a junior and it was my first time taking the test and i wasn't fully prepared i took to see ... A: Both tests take about the same amount of time to finish. The SAT has an essay and the ACT's essay ... | |
| Sat Scores | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I was a junior and it was my first time taking the test and i wasn't fully prepared i took to see ... A: I think I would try the ACT if I were you. You may find it an easier test and colleges will take ... | |
| very low sat math score | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: im going to start my senior year of high school in about a week and my first choice school is cu ... A: I am a college planner in Colorado so I know CU Boulder quite well. I don't know whether you have ... | |
| Application deadline | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I want to attend US college in Sep 2011. How late can I take the SAT exam and when should I send in ... A: Students should take the SAT or ACT sometime in the fall of their senior year. Most schools will ... | |
| act vs. sat | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I would really like to know, do colleges view the SAT and ACT equally (I know they say they do, but ... A: There may have been a time when the SAT was a little more important to some schools than the ACT, ... | |
| SAT past papers | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Where can i find the SAT official past papers?are they available online? else if hav to order where ... A: It is difficult to get official SAT tests because they do not print very many of them. I have an ... | |
| Is it too late? | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I'm going to be a senior this coming fall, and I was wondering if I was in bad shape? I'm ... A: It is not too late but I would suggest you do some test prep this summer so you can do your best on ... | |
| Is there an SAT near me? | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I went to CollegeBoard.com, and looked at the SAT scheduled for October 9th, but couldn't find a ... A: I am in Denver and I know there are SATs offered in or near Greeley for the October 9th test, ... | |
| how do i apply for SAT? | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: Ma'am, I am a 17 year old arts student from India. I belong to a middle class family. I want to ... A: You will need to go to the College Board website at www.collegeboard.com and click on the ... | |
| can i find my score on college board? | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: i took the SAT on June 5. but college board doesn't acknowledge that. it doesn't know that i took it ... A: The only thing I can suggest is that you go to the College Board website at www.collegeboard.com ... | |
| How can I know my score | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I have registered and written the sat test on 5th of June but i did not receive any confirmation or ... A: You should be able to go online and go to the College Board website at www.collegeboard.org. Go to ... | |
| Retake sat or take act | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: My son is a junior. He took SAT twice both scored 2030 (combined 2120). SAT II math 740 and SAT II ... A: Scoring high on the ACT without physics is not a problem. While there is a science section on the ... | |
| SAT | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently an exchange student here in the US.I would like to further my studies in the US under ... A: The College Board puts out a book on the SAT with some tests to practice on. It is helpful, but if ... | |
| SATs | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: .and im really interested in applying to a college in the states. Im at an applied level in high ... A: In order to go to most schools in the U.S., you will need to take either the SAT or ACT. Most ... | |
| Past SAT scores | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I believe I took the SAT's in fall of 2009. Is there any way I can get my SAT scores and have them ... A: That should not be a problem. Go to the College Board website at www.collegeboard.com and look for ... | |
| would want to know | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: i wish studying nursing as a course in troy university or the university of cincinnati and would ... A: Full scholarships usually depend on a high SAT or ACT score, strong grades, and other qualities that ... | |
| SAT score | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Which schools would accept an SAT score of 1300 out of 2400? A: There are quite a few schools that do not require the SAT or ACT. They are called test optional and ... | |
| SAT test | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: my SAT score is (R)400 (M)430 (W) 370. I want to go to Univ. of Oklahoma but, I am in he 3rd quarter ... A: Not everyone tests well on standardized tests. Your scores are low, but most colleges and ... | |
| contacting SAT | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I still havent recieved my december SAT scores and the number is not working so im getting really ... A: You probably will have to wait for the results to be sent to you. That can take from six to eight ... | |
| contacting SAT | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I still havent recieved my december SAT scores and the number is not working so im getting really ... A: You can go online to the College Board website which is www.collegeboard.com. They will require the ... | |
| Tests for University application | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I am in the military and separating soon but before I do I'm going to be deployed again and I am ... A: I think colleges are going to be far more interested in you than you think. You obviously are no ... | |
| what test should i take? | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm from the Philippines, I already graduate from high school there, if I want to take here in a ... A: Most community colleges do not require the SAT but they use the scores more for placement in ... | |
| Admission in havard university / abroad university | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: MAM I AM going on with my studies of 12th class(pcmb).I wannn to know that what is the ... A: The tests that you probably need to take are the SAT and the TOEFL test. The SAT is for admission ... | |
| SAT? | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: My friend is from the Philippines and she's asking me if she need to take SAT because her native ... A: The SAT is not only for US citizens. It is given in many parts of the world. Most students take ... | |
| sat1 math and english | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I would like to complete my studies in Canda.Should I take sat 1 or sat 2.which one is easier and ... A: The SAT I is required of all students because it contains critical reading, writing, and math. The ... | |
| High school from Saudi Arabia | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: my husband and i are US citizens work in Saudi Arabia since the mid 80's, we have twin girls 16 ... A: The SAT and ACT are both used by colleges and universities for admissions. Either one is ... | |
| High school from Saudi Arabia | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: my husband and i are US citizens work in Saudi Arabia since the mid 80's, we have twin girls 16 ... A: I think you should let them continue in school where they are. If they are in an English language ... | |
| SAT vocab | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm Sean and 16 yrs. old and I am going to take my SAT in January. I need to learn all the SAT words ... A: I am a big believer in improving your vocabulary, but with the SAT choosing from more than 500 words ... | |
| SAT vocab | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm Sean and 16 yrs. old and I am going to take my SAT in January. I need to learn all the SAT words ... A: There is vocabulary on the SAT, but I think it would be more beneficial for you to do some practice ... | |
| SAT Registration number | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I did SAT 2 first ( 3 subjects) but i did it as a standby for the 1st time that was for December 5th ... A: You need to go to the College Board website which is www.collegeboard.com. Go to the test ... | |
| my SAT scores and school search | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have taken SAT twice and both marks are abysmal. Critical Reading - 470 Maths - 700 Writing - 580 ... A: Your math score is excellent. Your reading score could stand some improvement. You could go to the ... | |
| How to get into the Ivy League being a foreigner | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently in class 11 and I live in India.My grades have always been A+.I am really interested ... A: You will need to take the TOEFL test and the SAT or ACT. A 570 on the TOEFL paper version is ... | |
| Should I take the SAT? | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm an international student, and I don't think I will attend a US college. Should I take the test? ... A: If you are not intending to attend a US or Canadian college, you probably don't need to take the ... | |
| A SAT score of 1870 | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a high school senior in Jamaica, West Indies. I did SAT for the first time in November and i ... A: You may get into an ivy league school but they look at many things besides test scores. Your GPA is ... | |
| A SAT score of 1870 | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a high school senior in Jamaica, West Indies. I did SAT for the first time in November and i ... A: Most of the students getting scholarships to ivy league schools are scoring around 1400 or above on ... | |
| berkeley | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I study at 'KNTU' (Khaje Nasir Toosi University) on 'civil engineering' as a sophomore. The ... A: I didn't mean to discourage you because you sound like a very qualified applicant. If financial ... | |
| SAT | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm from the Philippines. I got low SAT's.. 1960 for the SAT 1.. But I think I got a relatively good ... A: It sounds as though you could be a viable candidate, but don't limit yourself to specific schools ... | |
| berkeley | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I study at 'KNTU' (Khaje Nasir Toosi University) on 'civil engineering' as a sophomore. The ... A: Berkeley is a very difficult school to get into right now because California is having some major ... | |
| Low math score | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently got my SAT scores back: 610 for writing, 590 for critical reading and 450 for math. I've ... A: Colleges will take the best scores you have from the SAT's you have taken. They are mostly ... | |
| SAT | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to prepare for the reading section of the SAT, but when I looked at the practice ... A: The College Board publishes a book of ten SAT tests. I think it one of the best practice books ... | |
| Scholarships | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a South African and would like to get a scholarship to an American college. I got m750, re690, ... A: I would suggest you apply to some private universities because they have more money for scholarships ... | |
| admission | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm international student and I'm willing to enroll to Univ of Washington, UC Irvine, Case Western ... A: Your reading score is low for a lot of colleges and that could be a problem. Schools will be ... | |
| SAT | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: .. could u plz tell me the minimum SAT score that shld b obtained in order to get full scholarship? A: That all depends on the schools you are looking at. Some schools will require a 1300+ on the ... | |
| plzz help | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: i applied for the sat and i got grades as followed critical reading:430 writing:420 math:560 i ... A: Your critical reading is an important score and it is low for most colleges. Your math is the range ... | |
| Hi ma | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: 1.Please i want to confirm if i have been truly registered for the november 7 sat exam.the school ... A: You should be able to go to the College Board website which is www.collegeboard.com and put in your ... | |
| The Test | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: How can I really study for the act and sat without spending $2,000 on classes. Can you really study ... A: Studies show that practice on the SAT and ACT is very helpful and gives students confidence in their ... | |
| recommendation letter | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: How many words and pages are usually expected in teacher's recommendation letters by Ivy League? ... A: Most ivy league schools want two teacher recommendations. Some have specific forms that are to be ... | |
| would colleges would you recommend i should apply to? | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: i wish to apply as an international transfer student, i've enrolled in national institute of ... A: With your 65% school record, your choices are pretty limited. If you were to go to another school ... | |
| international transfer cases - which colleges in india accepted | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: i wish to apply as an international transfer student, i've enrolled in national institute of ... A: Sometimes colleges are a little easier to get into as a transfer student, but they are still looking ... | |
| acceptance at ivy league colleges | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: i am an international student and my high school score was average (65%)but i am interested in ... A: Most students who get accepted to an ivy league school have a high school average of 95% or better ... | |
| college prep/application | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a parent who did not go to college and I feel very overwhelmed with all there is to do to ... A: You need your daughter to register to take the ACT in October. You can go to their website at ... | |
| registering | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: i graduated high school last year and never took my sats but i now decided to continue on to college ... A: Normally the SAT's are given only to high school students. You can go on the College Board website ... | |
| Please enlighten me. | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I am a nigerian student awaiting my 'o level' result and looking out for a scholarship to any good ... A: Collelges do not have specific requirements for full scholarships but many of them award full ... | |
| what to be done? | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE PLANNED TO APPEAR FOR SAT IN NOVEMBER AND I WISH TO TAKE ADMISSION IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ... A: You will need a high math score for mechanical engineering. Most schools look at the critical ... | |
| I am new to US and where to take start for admission | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I am 20 yrs old, i am coming to San jose CA, USA, in August from Paksitan. I have finished my 10 ... A: Most community colleges in California are very reasonably priced for California residents, but they ... | |
| sat test | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: How can I get a copy of my actual SAT test? A: Go to the College Board website at www.collegeboard.com and you will see a box that you can click on ... | |
| I am new to US and where to take start for admission | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I am 20 yrs old, i am coming to San jose CA, USA, in August from Paksitan. I have finished my 10 ... A: I would suggest you go to a community college closest to you in San Jose or to San Jose State and ... | |
| where to go ? | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: hey ! i am kunal from india and I'm in grade 12 i am gonna give my SAT in October and i plan to go ... A: Getting into Canadian schools in similar to getting into schools in the US, but schools in Canada ... | |
| GED/SAT | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: The new GED diploma is given as a high scholl diploma, how are the scores different from the SAT ... A: The GED is used in place of a high school diploma. Some colleges require a particular score on the ... | |
| SAT 2 | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a Chinese student, and I took SAT 2 on June 6. I thought I could have got 2400 for the three ... A: Some liberal arts schools are better than larger more prestigious universities and give ... | |
| SAT vs GPA | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I am an incoming senior for the upcoming school year. I have taken 3 AP classes and am taking 2 more ... A: It is obvious you are a very bright student. Your AP tests and SAT's are very strong and the big ... | |
| ACT ,GPA and admission into a private univ | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: My son is going to be a senior,good student with GPA 3.9 and well rounded with involvement in most ... A: There should be many smaller private universities that would love to have your son as a student. ... | |
| SAT II Biology Scores | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I just finished my (homeschooled -- so, consequently, no labs) freshman year of high school, and I ... A: I think a 690 is a good score for you on the biology, especially since it is not your strong suit. ... | |
| Requirements for scholarship | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I am an Indian student, had passed the 10+ and 12+ exams with a total of 57 percentage in both.What ... A: Many colleges in the United States are struggling financially and although they are trying to ... | |
| International student finances enquiry | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I am an Indian student and have recently given my 12th standard examinations with an overall score ... A: Need based scholarships are available, but many US students are using most of them. Some other ... | |
| International student finances enquiry | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I am an Indian student and have recently given my 12th standard examinations with an overall score ... A: Top universities are always looking for good students and diversity, but many schools are struggling ... | |
| SAT/GED | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: 8 years ago I went back and got my GED after leaving high school my sophmore year. I have gone to ... A: I would call the office of admissions and ask to speak with an admissions counselor. Many schools ... | |
| Low Class Rank | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I am searching for the best way to explain a low high school class rank. I recently transferred ... A: I think you can probably write a more interesting essay on another topic, but usually there is a ... | |
| scolarships 2 b aplied 4 d univ. | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: k i 4got 2 mention dat i wud b aplyin for spring session 2010 in stanford,harvard,michigan state ... A: You can not miss any deadline for applications or scholarships or you will not be considered for ... | |
| sat 2 scores vs cut offs of varius univ. | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: i recntly took sat 2 n vl b getin my results on june end.m hopin 2 aply 4 STANFORD UNIVERSITY.their ... A: I assume you are applying to Stanford for the fall of 2010. I would suggest you take the SAT ... | |
| Test Scores & Colleges | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have home-schooled my son in entirety, and he will be a high school senior next year. He has ... A: Your son sounds like a very talented young man and his academic record is outstanding. I help ... | |
| Daughters PSAT Scores | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is a B+ student in a good private school for girls. In her recent psat test she scored ... A: Most students take the SAT and ACT test the spring of their junior year. They usually take them ... | |
| Good grades but bad SAT | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a 3.0 gpa in high school but my sat scores arent what they should be and my scores are ... A: First of all, you're not dumb. The SAT and ACT are not supposed to measure intelligence and they ... | |
| Contacting an SAT Test Centre | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I am planning on writing the SAT this weekend. I have no registered so I am hoping to get in as a ... A: Even if you're doing high school online, you should be able to go into any local high school and ask ... | |
| Contacting an SAT Test Centre | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I am planning on writing the SAT this weekend. I have no registered so I am hoping to get in as a ... A: You do not need to contact anyone. Go to the College Board website at www.collegeboard.com and ... | |
| Is my SAT score good enough for UPenn? | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Just got my SAT scores back and wondered what your thoughts were of my chances of getting in..... ... A: It sounds like you are a very competitive applicant for Penn as long as you continue to make strong ... | |
| Retaking the SAT I | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has taken the SAT I twice. Overall her score went up the second time to a total of 2100. ... A: Nobody likes to take any test anymore than they need to, but sometimes the third time is the charm. ... | |
| Getting into the colleges I want | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I know its early for me to be planning for college since I'm a freshmen in high school but i like ... A: Being a male helps your chances because many schools have far more women than men. I would say you ... | |
| Graduating Early and College Selection | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a sophomore in high school and want to graduate early. I have talked to my principal and we ... A: I think it is most important for you to look at schools that seem like a good fit for you. Do you ... | |
| Question on going back to college | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: You mentioned that I have a lot to offer compared to an outdated SAT. Can you provide me with some ... A: The experiences you have had to date have made you a more mature individual and someone who probably ... | |
| 14 years old | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm 14 and recently took the SAT. I got a 1770, which is high enough for me to get into a "program ... A: Unfortunately, scholarships are often fairly scare for these kinds of programs. Your best source ... | |
| CUNY/ACT Basic Skills Test | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I really need advice for the CUNY/ACT Basic Skills Test. I just got my G.E.D. diploma and applied ... A: The basic skills test is not too unlike the GED. It is a test to see that you have the basic skills ... | |
| Question on going back to college | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: Your comment, <<Colleges will be much more interested in what you have been doing since high ... A: Universities will look at the credits you have and decide if there are some core classes you still ... | |
| college | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: if i got a 26-29 on the ACT and in highschool i got all A's in mostly advanced and honors courses, ... A: It all depends on where you want to go to school. There's a big difference between a 26 and a 29 on ... | |
| Question on going back to college | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: How are you? My name is Julian and I am 35 years of age. I have some questions about going back to ... A: Colleges will be much more interested in what you have been doing since high school than they will ... | |
| SAT scores vs Highschool grades | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: Could you please tell me how to calculate scores from SAT results and highschool grades to come up ... A: Each state has its own index. The higher the GPA, the lower the SAT or ACT test score can be. When ... | |
| Sat's and learning disabilities | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: Are students with learning disabilities (ADD) entitled to extra time to take SAT's? My daughter has ... A: Some students with documented learning disabilities are given extra time for both the SAT and ACT. ... | |
| SAT scores vs Highschool grades | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: Could you please tell me how to calculate scores from SAT results and highschool grades to come up ... A: Some states, California, Colorado and maybe some others, have an index that they use to determine a ... | |
| college admission | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I scored a 2100 on the sat. My areas of interest are english, journalism and advertising. I have a ... A: Your parents need to fill out the FAFSA form which is online and will qualify you for financial aid, ... | |
| colleg application | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: i got 720 in my sat-1 math in my first attempt,i got only 450 in verbal skills,i wrote it when i was ... A: Your math score is great and your basketball skills and the fact that you are Indian are both ... | |
| SAT scores pertaining to college expectations | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm a high school junior and I recently took the SAT I Reasoning Test and got my scores back. I got ... A: I always recommend to my students that they take the SAT and ACT at least two times, sometimes ... | |
| hi | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a student from Yemen and I got 1610(cr reading 520,writing 420 and math 680),iBT 100 and took ... A: I think you could be an appealing applicant for Cornell, but it is difficult to predict why some ... | |
| New SAT assessments by Universities | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: My son scored 730 in Math and is in the top 10% in Writing and Reading. The school tells us that now ... A: College admission counselors know that a student can have varying scores on both the SAT and ACT and ... | |
| New SAT assessments by Universities | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: My son scored 730 in Math and is in the top 10% in Writing and Reading. The school tells us that now ... A: Although the College Board added the English section to the SAT a few years ago, many colleges do ... | |
| sat's | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is a junior. She has a 3.6 gpa. She took the psat in the fall and scored a 152,which ... A: First of all, I would suggest she take both the SAT and ACT. Some students do better on one test ... | |
| sat | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm a junior in highschool and I'm taking the SAT in June is that going to affect my chances of ... A: Most colleges do not accept applications before September of a student's senior year. Taking the ... | |
| Good SAT/But low GPA | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: My son is a junior and just took the PSAT and scored 1840. He is now enrolled in an SAT Princeton ... A: As a college consultant, I work with students who have similar circumstances. I usually have them ... | |
| taking the sATs in Canada | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: i'm currently a grade 11 student, i have no idea what that is ( eg. sophmore, junior, senior. ... A: You should probably take the SAT reasoning test or the SAT I which is what is used for admission in ... | |
| 1740 on SAT | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: My dream school is The University of Notre Dame. Do you think this score is adequate to gain ... A: If that is your total score for the critical reading, math and writing test together, probably not. ... | |
| SAT1 versus SAT2 | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: What is the difference between the SAT1 and the SAT2? Which on is more likely to get me into ... A: I suggest all students take both the SAT I and ACT with writing. Colleges will accept the best ... | |
| college selection | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: respected madam, i scored 2260/2400 in SAT2(chemistry-800,math2-800 & math1-660) and ... A: I am suggesting a list of top schools with very good astronomy majors. Because of the recent ... | |
| sat vs act scores | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I took both the ACT and the SAT. On the ACT I got: 24:math, 21:writing, 23:reading comp, ... A: Colleges are usually more interested in your SAT I scores or your ACT scores. The SAT II are often ... | |
| about the AP program | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Is the AP program open to foreign students whoi want to apply to the US universities? A: The AP program in the US is for students taking AP courses in high school who then go on and take ... | |
| SAT scores/gpa | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: Hey! It's finals week and I'm a little bit worried about where i will get into, although i think i'm ... A: California has many good liberal arts schools that offer great preparation for medical school. The ... | |
| SAT scores | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I live in VA and attend a top public school in N Va; I want to attend UVa. My brother and sister ... A: I think you should be in a competitive position for UVA but with college admissions as it is, you ... | |
| Verbal SAT and Math-SAT: How much correlated | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I've been trying, without luck, to find a fact I would have thought would be easily available: the ... A: I don't know if there is a correlation between the math and critical reading section of the SAT. ... | |
| Chances of getting into MIT | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: My son is a senior and a straight A student with 4 AP done in his junior year and is taking Calc BC, ... A: Academically, he sounds like he should be in a competitive position with other students who have ... | |
| SAT | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I took my SAT II in November and i got a 520 in math and a 420 in chemistry. I want to study and be ... A: I think you will be very marginal for a UC school. Cal State is cutting the number of freshmen they ... | |
| SAT SCORES OF DOOM | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: Well..not exactly 'scores of doom,' however I am still worried that they won't be good enough to get ... A: Your verbal score is very good but the math is definitely low for the schools you mentioned. ... | |
| low SAT/college admission | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: DO ANY COLLEGES MAKE EXCEPTIONS TO ADMIT STUDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE SAT SCORES? My daughter's ... A: LD is a learning disability. I would suggest you contact an educational psychologist and ask what ... | |
| low SAT/college admission | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: DO ANY COLLEGES MAKE EXCEPTIONS TO ADMIT STUDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE SAT SCORES? My daughter's ... A: I would say that timing is probably the biggest issue on her testing and there's not much you can do ... | |
| Engineering Colleges with SAT score 2100 | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I am Indian student in my final year of schooling. I have a SAT score of 2100 and I intend to apply ... A: You go online to each college website and click on the online application for freshmen international ... | |
| Engineering Colleges with SAT score 2100 | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I am Indian student in my final year of schooling. I have a SAT score of 2100 and I intend to apply ... A: That is a strong SAT score that should be helpful in getting into these schools as long as your ... | |
| SAT II scores | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: My daughter plans to apply to top liberal arts colleges, and we are having trouble finding ... A: The SAT II scores are not usually considered too heavily in the college admission process, but are ... | |
| SAT IIs | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering how significant SAT 2 are to the application process. I am a senior, applying to ... A: Colleges are going to be far more interested in your grades and SAT I scores than they are in your ... | |
| Education Football | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: his mark are good avg 75 plus for university in nova scotia or Canada but we need info on sat,s ... A: The SAT is offered in Nova Scotia and you can find out more specifics by going on the College Board ... | |
| college for my daughter | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is a sr and has a cumulative gpa of 2.7. Her SAT scores are: 470 critical reading, 490 ... A: Her choices will be limited, but there are schools that accept students with those grades and test ... | |
| the SAT | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: i am 27 years old and i was wondering if i am to old to take the test and if it would help me to get ... A: The SAT is a high school test and one that would not apply to you since you are 27. Your best bet ... | |
| Late SAT score | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I am a Nepali student trying to apply for a University in US and the application for admission ... A: The College Board can almost always rush your scores to a school within a few days after you take ... | |
| Would Princeton accept me? | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: ) I am a Grade 12 International Baccalaureate student in Indonesia, taking: History HL (scoring an ... A: Princeton could accept you as could many other schools, but there are no guarantees. You need to ... | |
| SAT and Colleges.... where do I go???? | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I am now a high school senior with a 3.6 GPA. I attend multiple clubs and teams in my school and ... A: Most colleges require the math test and whichever other subject you want to take so you should sign ... | |
| SAT | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4.2 GPA , take AP classes, and I am in the National Honor Society- but I did REALLY really ... A: Are you referring to the SAT I or the subject tests? If these are your scores on the SAT I,I would ... | |
| SAT scores | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions regarding copies of SAT scores. The first question is, if an admissions page ... A: I always suggest students have test scores sent directly from the College Board to each of the ... | |
| SAT or ACT in canada | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know the times and dates of these two tests in the province of Newfoundland and ... A: Your best source of information for the SAT is the College Board website which is ... | |
| too late for good college? | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I am going to be a high school senior next year and am applying for different colleges. But I have ... A: I would suggest you also sign up to take the ACT which is in October after the SAT date. Since you ... | |
| Lost SAT Registration Numbers | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: Is there any way to view a list of past SAT Registration Numbers by the date and location of the ... A: You would need to contact the College Board at www.collegeboard.org. If you can not find your ... | |
| Are my SAT scores good enough? | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I recently took the March and June SATs and I want to know if my scores are good enough for a school ... A: I think your scores are good, but it never hurts to try and improve them one more time. The ... | |
| Are my SAT scores good enough? | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently took the March and June SATs and I want to know if my scores are good enough for a school ... A: Colleges will take the best scores from the individual tests so it is always a good idea to take the ... | |
| my score...please...advice | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: i made a 1520 on my SAT, an 8 on the essay...do i have hope of making it into a university? please ... A: There are schools that will accept students with a 1520 but I would suggest you take the SAT again ... | |
| admissions | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has a 1500 overall SAT and a 3.2 GPA. We live in NC and she would like to attend UNC ... A: Her test scores are average but I would suggest you purchase a book put out by the College Board ... | |
| what is my sat score? | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: i got my sat scores in and i got a total of 1300 with the 3 main subjects added together. Is that ... A: A 2400 is the best score for the SAT I test. That would be an 800 on each test. A 1500 would be an ... | |
| I am very sad!!! | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: well i just got back my SAT scores, the second ones and I got 560 reading, 570 math and 660 ... A: First of all, your scores are not bad, but for a top college they would be low. However, there are ... | |
| Are these solid enough? | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I was born in America (and am an American citizen) yet went through the Malaysian Education system ... A: Usually the SAT subject tests are used more for placement, not admissions. I think your scores are ... | |
| SAT | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I just got my SAT scores back and I got a Horrific 1390 out of 2400. I have worked very hard in high ... A: You still have three more opportunities to take the SAT in the fall and I would suggest you do some ... | |
| SAT | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I just got my SAT results back and scored a horrific 1390 out of 2400. Will I still get into a top ... A: I am sure that many colleges will be interested in you as a prospective applicant, but I would also ... | |
| ACT Science score | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: My daughter will be a senior this fall. She got 31 composite ACT score; 31 English, 34 Math, 35 ... A: A 31 is a good score but I would still suggest she take the test again. Even if she doesn't do as ... | |
| Are these solid enough? | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I was born in America (and am an American citizen) yet went through the Malaysian Education system ... A: The schools you mentioned are all very difficult to get into and the competition is tough. I would ... | |
| College | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I just got my SAT scores and I'm a little worried because I don't know how to figure out my score. ... A: Your total score is the critical reading, math, and writing score added together. The grid in ... | |
| Are high school grades "weighted." | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I have often read that the best predicto of college grades is a combination of SAT scores and high ... A: Some colleges are interested in weighted grades and other look mainly at the unweighted GPA in ... | |
| SAT II Math II | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Currently i'm taking an AP calculus class and I feel like my SAT II scores in math are really bad ... A: Your scores are not great, but then you did take the more difficult math II. I would suggest that ... | |
| SAT Scores | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: My son just took his SAT about a month ago and we received his scores - 730 Critical Reading, 640 ... A: They are good scores, but I always suggest to students that they take either the SAT or ACT or both ... | |
| Scars | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: Watts, Hi. I attend community college here in Texas. I'm graduating after this summer semester, ... A: I wouldn't worry about one B because it will not make that big a difference. You need to make sure ... | |
| Nursing Major | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: All I keep hearing is how competitive the Nursing Programs are. Northeastern & UConn are my top ... A: Nursing programs are extremely competitive because there are not enough nursing professors. I would ... | |
| Preparing for the SAT and ACT | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I am a senior in high school and i need to know what i need to do to prepare for the SAT's! I was ... A: Practice can make a big difference. Don't listen to students who say you don't need to study. The ... | |
| coolege question | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: im a high school junior. I recieved a 1100 on the SAT's that isnt so good. But iv i have a 3.8 GPA ... A: Of course you have a chance, but I would suggest that you take the SAT again next fall and try and ... | |
| What are my chances? | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I didn't do particularly well in my SAT's. Only a 1900. However I got 10 A's for SPM (Malaysia's ... A: Top schools like the ones you mentioned are interested in strong grades and test scores, but they ... | |
| registration number | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: i did my first SAT exam in january then i saw the scores on collegeboard then i took it again in may ... A: The College Board begins to release scores on a particular date but not everyone gets their scores ... | |
| sat | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: is there any chances for me getting into a good school with an SAT score of 810 out of 1600. im very ... A: I am assuming you are not a senior. You should probably also consider taking the ACT. Some ... | |
| IB classes, good grades, horrible SAT's | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I am in the International Baccalorate program and I have great grades and a 3.6 GPA but on my SAT's ... A: There are many schools that consider the tests optional in admissions so you may want to take a look ... | |
| Taking SATs | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I'm actually out of high school, I graduated in June 2007 but now I'm considering going to an ... A: You can go to the College Board website www.collegeboard.org and check to see which locations in ... | |
| My Sat scores | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I took the sats in march and I got a 1650 cirtical reading 520 and math 570 I want to go to ... A: The best score you can get. I would suggest you practice on some actual SAT tests put out by the ... | |
| Low SAT VS Strong Background | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to know what are my chances of getting into colleges like Georgetown, vcu, or George ... A: If your 1350 includes the critical reading, math, and writing test, it is going to be low for these ... | |
| sat/act exams | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: when you are taking one of these two exams is it better to leave a question blank that you are not ... A: There is a small penalty for guessing on the SAT but if you can eliminate at least one answer from ... | |
| SAT Prep | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: My daughter just took her first SAT exam, she did well but would like to increase her score. What ... A: I am not a big believer in community college classes because they often have too many students and ... | |
| Total SAT vs subscores | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: My daughter ( junior this year) is struggling with Critical Reading section. First time she took SAT ... A: I think she had put enough time into the SAT and I wouldn't put any more pressure on her. Encourage ... | |
| ACT Prep | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm 31 and looking to start my career as a Registered Nurse. I took the Residual ACT at the ... A: I would practice on as many actual ACT tests as you can before the April test. Concentrate on doing ... | |
| ACT's? | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: Right now I'm a Sophomore in high school (well I'm homeschooled) and will be taking my ACT's next ... A: The highest score on the ACT is a 36. The national average is around a 21. Most ivy league and ... | |
| getting into college | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering how much a "C" on a report card can effect your chances of getting into a certain ... A: It all depends on what college you are talking about. Some schools do get concerned about a C, but ... | |
| SAT scores | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I recently sat for my SAT reasoning test and my scores are as follows: Math:730 Reading:690 ... A: I think you have done very well on the SAT and there should certainly be some scholarships for you ... | |
| Low reading scores and SAT and ACt | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: My son has a high weighted GPA of 4.6 in High School, and takes all Honor and AP courses with A's ... A: It doesn't seem quite right for him to go to a community college with the grades that he has. But ... | |
| Test Scores vs. Grades | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I recently took the SAT and received an overall score of 2010. 780 on writing, 680 on reading, and ... A: Your test scores obviously indicate that you are a bright student with a lot of potential. Your ... | |
| SAT Preparatory | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I just wanted to ask you that is there any other institution apart from Kaplan, Barrons and ... A: I think the best SAT preparation book is the one put out by the College Board. They are the ... | |
| obtaining an old registration number and testing date | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: Im currently applying to colleges and am in need of my SAT information. Im sending in a score ... A: I think your best bet would be to contact the College Board which is the organization that publishes ... | |
| Quick Question | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I reallly don't know who to ask this question, I hope you can help. I have been attending a local ... A: I would suggest you contact the Registrar and ask to set up a meeting. Explain the entire situation ... | |
| sat prep | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: i'm a junior at a ny high school and am registered for the march sats. i'm considered an a student ... A: I would suggest you buy the College Board book that contains 8 different actual SAT tests. Try to ... | |
| Getting accepted into a good college | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I arrived to the United States in December 2006, missing the first semester of the 2006-2007 school ... A: The schools you mentioned accept very few students, but you can always apply and see what happens. ... | |
| SAT scores | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: My daughter intends to get into college fall 2009. She is currently doing her IB diploma, her scores ... A: When I help students with college selection, I suggest they begin to think about what is important ... | |
| sat vs act(time pacing) | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: my achilles heel in tests is time.i tooke the SAT,and i ran out of time nearly in all sections(ileft ... A: A good example would be the math section. The last ten or fifteen problems on the math section are ... | |
| sat vs act(time pacing) | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: my achilles heel in tests is time.i tooke the SAT,and i ran out of time nearly in all sections(ileft ... A: The ACT will push you on time also, but I think it is a little easier to pace yourself on that test. ... | |
| SAT, GPA, etc. | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I am currently a freshman in high school and was wondering what were the minimum scores I needed to ... A: When you are talking about top schools, you are probably looking at SAT scores around 2100 or ... | |
| College admission | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: My son, a senior in high school, has taken the ACT and his score was 1 point below the college ... A: Most colleges have a range in score for the SAT and ACT so that 50% of the applicants will be above ... | |
| private school | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: Is it better as far as getting into the best college to spend the money for a prep school or to stay ... A: Many public schools offer more AP courses than private schools so it really depends on the school. ... | |
| IT, SAT | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I would like to apply for a scholarship for IT in USA or Canada. Could you give examples for ... A: I would suggest you research small private schools that offer a good program in IT. They have money ... | |
| Regarding Low SAT Scores | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm extremely interested in going to University of Georgia. I had applied for Early Action, but I ... A: Regular decision is always a little less competitive than early action, but I think the higher your ... | |
| Getting into a college | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: Well my name is brandon gilley, i didnt graduate highschool because of joining the military when i ... A: If you went to a community college you would spend two years there and then transfer to a four year ... | |
| Very Desperate situation | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I was born outside the united states then moved to Boston my junior year of high school,I got my ... A: Your situation is unique and could be appealing to any number of schools. It doesn't hurt to apply ... | |
| admission process into aeronotical engineering | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: i am in 12th and i want to go for aeronautical engineering so can u please tell me wht is the ... A: You first need to decide which schools you are interested in that offer aeronautical engineering. ... | |
| Getting into a college | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: Well my name is brandon gilley, i didnt graduate highschool because of joining the military when i ... A: I would suggest you consider a community college for the first two years because it is less ... | |
| SAT score | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I am currently an 11 grade student and I am going to give the SAT in spring.But I am confused ... A: There is no reason that you can't take the earlier SAT test or take it in June. The reason I also ... | |
| SAT score | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I am currently an 11 grade student and I am going to give the SAT in spring.But I am confused ... A: It really doesn't matter when you take the SAT this spring. You can take it is March, May, or June. ... | |
| SATs in Canada | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: I am a Gr 11 student in Toronto Ontario. Many people in my grade enrolled in SAT prep classes in ... A: If you are in Grade 11, you still have plenty of time to get ready for the SAT. I usually suggest ... | |
| International student | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: I AM AN EGYPTIAN BUT I LIVE IN SAUDI ARABIA. I WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP NYU (NEW YORK ... A: Most scholarships will be available at private schools so I would suggest you target these colleges. ... | |
| SAT requirements | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: i got a 1510 in my last SAT. I did very good in critical reading and writing but in math...not ... A: There is always a good chance that you can be accepted, but you might email their admissions office ... | |
| test scores vs. grades | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if my scores will prevent me from my top college selection, regardless of my ... A: Your test scores are a little low for these schools, but your GPA and other activities should be ... | |
| RESPECTABLE SCORES TO ACHIEVE SAT | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: RESPECTED SIR MY QUESTION IS THAT : I AM AN INDIAN STUDENT ABOUT TO GIVE SAT IN ... A: There are no set scores you must achieive, but the schools you mentioned are looking for a combined ... | |
| SAT CDs | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I am currently in India.I want to go to MIT university or some other good university.I am in 11th ... A: If you go online, you will find a number of sites that offer free practice on SAT tests. I think ... | |
| Another question againnnnn | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I just took the SAT's for the 3rd time today, first time 690 second time 800, and who knows this ... A: Colleges like to know that students are interested in their school. You can always email the ... | |
| SAT Scores Inconsistent? | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: My SAT scores are: 800CR, 670M, & 620W. My previous SAT score was 670CR, 570M & 740W. Will college ... A: Colleges will focus on the best scores you have on the three individual parts from any test you ... | |
| Good GPA but average SAT scores | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I am a high school senior. I have 5.0/6.0 academic GPA, 3.8 College GPA, have earned 6 units for ... A: Your SAT scores are low for the schools you are applying to and they won't increase your chances for ... | |
| Good GPA but average SAT scores | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I am a high school senior. I have 5.0/6.0 academic GPA, 3.8 College GPA, have earned 6 units for ... A: It sounds to me as though you have some great qualities and leadership to bring to a college. You ... | |
| Another question againnnnn | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I just took the SAT's for the 3rd time today, first time 690 second time 800, and who knows this ... A: You're not dumb and you need to get some confidence in yourself that you can do anything you put ... | |
| SATs | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I just took the SAT for the third time and I don't think I improved. I got a 1750 the first time, a ... A: I don't think you should put any more emphasis on the SAT test. It is only one measure that ... | |
| on sat | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: am in sciences and i want to take sat am not frm the us.i will need a scholarship to assit in my ... A: If you are a good basketball player, that could help to pay for your education. You should go ... | |
| college admission | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: i am a high school senior. my gpa is 4.3 weighed. sat score is 1750 out of 2400. ... A: I think you have a good chance, but a lot depends on what you are able to bring to the school in ... | |
| bad SAT's but good grades and gpa. | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: i worked really hard all through high school, i got into better classes. i got honors all through ... A: I did go to their website and I still think you have a good chance of getting in. You can always ... | |
| bad SAT's but good grades and gpa. | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: i worked really hard all through high school, i got into better classes. i got honors all through ... A: You stand a chance, but if I were you I would take the ACT and see if you couldn't get a better ... | |
| SAT | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I'm a senior in high school and I have already applied early decision to my top choice - University ... A: I would focus more on math and especially those problems that you think you know how to do, but ... | |
| College Acceptance | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I am a senior applying to a number of schools ranging from private east coast ivies such as Yale, ... A: I think you are being realistic in your choices, but it is always a good idea to apply to a number ... | |
| SAT | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: When i was in eight grade, i got a 650 on math, 530 on critical reading and a 560 in writing on the ... A: Your math score will probably improve by itself as you take more advanced math in high school/ If ... | |
| Bad Math SAT score . . . . | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: I am senior in a Catholic High School, and I just took my SAT in November, 03, 2007, but I did ... A: Fordham takes everything into consideration, but a 370 in math needs some improvement. I would ... | |
| SAT | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I am an international student. I took SAT1 i Nov. 2007 my score Math 670 CR 390 WR 470. Is it a good ... A: Your math is a good score, but your critical reading is very low and your writing is low. I would ... | |
| SAT | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I'm a senior in high school and I have already applied early decision to my top choice - University ... A: Some schools can waive the requirements a little, but others adhere to them without exception. ... | |
| Taking the SAT after HS | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: I am a student at a Community College and I never took the SAT. Would taking it now benifit me in ... A: Even though most four year colleges are more interested in the grades you have made at community ... | |
| Colleges based on sat scores | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: I got 1770 in General SAT: Maths 780 Critical Reading 490 Writing 500.My GPA is around 3.5.And i ... A: Your reading score is one that you should try and improve. There should be many schools that would ... | |
| 1230 on SAT | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: My daughter just received her SAT scores and scored (470 on Critical Thinking, 360 Math and 420 in ... A: You might consider some schools that make the SAT optional. In other words, students do not need to ... | |
| 2190 on SAT's - wants to be an acct w/MBA | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: My son received a pretty good SAT score and knocks down A's in all his AP classes (he scored a 4 and ... A: I would suggest he consider the location, size and type of schools he would like to attend. Then he ... | |
| S.A.T scoring | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm homeschooled and I'm getting ready to take my sat's and I'm really scared. I've been doing alot ... A: The SAT is three tests: critical reading, writing, and math plus an essay. There are usually two ... | |
| Sats Canada | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I live in Toronto, Canada. I am in grade 11, and I was just wondering if I have to take my PSATs ... A: While the PSAT is not a required test, most students take it before they take the SAT. It will be ... | |
| retaken SAT2 | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: in 11th grade, retook the Bio SAT2 a few days ago, having gotten a 630 in June. While he feels he ... A: First of all, the SAT subject tests are not used extensively in the college admission process. Many ... | |
| lowish gpa, pretty good SAT | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: My son has a lowish gpa 3.45 but pretty good SATs (650M, 640R, 630W, 780 BIO, ACT 30,) and AP Bio 5. ... A: Many great small liberal arts colleges look for students like your son. It is obvious he is bright ... | |
| SAT | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: i got a 1990 on my SAT 610 on the Critical Reading, 640 on the math, and 740 on the writing. I am in ... A: I think you have a good chance, but I would take the SAT again and also consider taking the ACT. ... | |
| sat | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: im a high school senior and i am taking my sat's for the first time next week october 6, and i am ... A: Colleges will take either the SAT or ACT and I suggest you take both. Grades and courses you have ... | |
| which universities? | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: Im a highschool student in my junior year i took the sat test last year and scored a 1740 critical ... A: Your math score is very good, but your reading and writing scores need to improve. You can take the ... | |
| School and college | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: I am studying in a school in India (11TH grade) and i am seriously thinking of taking my SAT's next ... A: There are many small private schools that might be interested in you because you are from India and ... | |
| school scores | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: i am a Canadian student in my senior year looking to apply to a higher tier American school. I'm ... A: The 11th grade grades are important. If there is a particular reason why your grades were not good, ... | |
| Low SAT Scores. | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I am currently senior in Chamblee High School. I have a question about admission to GA Tech. I took ... A: I would suggest you repeat the SAT in October, but that you also take the ACT. You can take both of ... | |
| SAT scores | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: My name is Niyati, and I am a sophmore. I took the SAT's last year, and I got a total score of ... A: The most important thing for you to do this year is to make sure you are making the best grades ... | |
| getting into a good college with ACT score | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I have taken the SAT two times and both times i ended up with a score around 1700 which is not what ... A: A 26 on the ACT is a good score but the average score for schools like Dartmouth is around a 31. ... | |
| SAT I | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I took the SAT in October of my junior year and got a 620 in verbal, and a 640 in math and writing. ... A: It never hurts to retake the SAT I again since colleges will take the best scores you have off of ... | |
| sat | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: after writing sat can i get admission for b.tec in aerospace engenering in any good colleges ... A: Many students go to a community college which is 2 years and there they get an associates degree. ... | |
| SAT and grades | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: My name is Birju. I am in georgia and I am really intrested to go in GA Tech. I am very powerful at ... A: Continue to work hard and make the best grades you can in your classes this year and next. I would ... | |
| the act...!!!!!!! | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: .. i am a senior in high school and september 15th is my last chance to raise my ACT score... i got ... A: It looks like the science section is the one that is lowering your score. I would get the book put ... | |
| Is my SAT good enough? | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a hard time with sat. i have a 410 in math and 430 in reading. but i do really good in ... A: Colleges at this point will be much more interested in what you have done in the last two years than ... | |
| SAT | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: What is the best way to improve Math in SAt test? Get a tutor, study or buy review book or attend a ... A: If you are only trying to improve your math, I would suggest you get a book of practice tests from ... | |
| sat | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: after writing sat can i get admission for b.tec in aerospace engenering in any good colleges ... A: If you begin school in a two year college which is a junior college or community college and do well ... | |
| SAT I and SAT II's | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I am a rising senior who lives in MA. My ethnicity is Middle eastern and specifically, I am Iranian. ... A: I think you should be a good candidate for a strong school like Brown. The SAT II's are often used ... | |
| help seeking admission in Harvard University | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: im an in indian resident who wanna pursue undegraduate degree in science from Harvard University. ... A: Harvard is interested in students from many different backgrounds and can offer financial aid and ... | |
| SAT | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: i gave my SAT 1 exam in june 2007...and i scored 1740..i want to retake the test...how can i review ... A: You can contact the College Board online and go to the section that offers the questions and answers ... | |
| sat | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: after writing sat can i get admission for b.tec in aerospace engenering in any good colleges ... A: Colleges are mostly concerned with the courses you take, the grades you make, and the SAT or ACT ... | |
| sat | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: after writing sat can i get admission for b.tec in aerospace engenering in any good colleges ... A: You should go to the College Board website which is www.collegeboard.org and see where the test will ... | |
| University admission test | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is in her final year in high school and doing well.She is preparing for her admission ... A: If she is taking the SAT I would suggest you purchase a book of tests put out by the College Board. ... | |
| SAT score and GPA | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: I heard about a book that lists the required GPA and SAT scores for different colleges, and whether ... A: I am not aware of a book like that but I also think you should choose colleges that are right for ... | |
| SAT | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I scored 2010 on the SAT(math-720,writing-710,reading-580). Can I get into the University of ... A: I would suggest you take the SAT again in October and try to get some practice on the reading test ... | |
| BU | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I'm going to be a senior next year nd i'm wondering what else i should do to make me a better ... A: First of all you want to make the best grades possible for your entire senior year. I would also ... | |
| SAT'S | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: Where can she sit the SAT'S in Ireland (we live in Killarney A: There are three sites where the SAT is given in Ireland. You can find this information on the ... | |
| Can I get into engineering at the top UCs | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me some advice on getting into engineering. My dream is to into ... A: You have a very impressive resume and although you may not be quite as strong academically as some ... | |
| What kinds of school should apply? | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: My son is going into his Senior year at high school, He took Biology II on his 9th grade, does he ... A: Your son appears to have everything he needs academically for Stanford and UCB, but admissions ... | |
| Bad SAT scores | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: My son is going into his Senior year at high school and just took his first SAT with a low score of ... A: I would suggest that your son forget about the SAT and concentrate on the ACT test. Either test is ... | |
| Admission | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: I am a rising senior have a 3.7 GPA and total of 1990 on SAT what are my chances of admission to St ... A: St. Andrews is a very competitive school. Take the SAT again in October and also take the ACT. ... | |
| SAT score | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: Here is my SAT score 410 writing 420 critical reading 730 math i wanna ask you is this score very ... A: Your math is excellent but your writing and reading are both low. I would suggest you also take the ... | |
| Requirements for college | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: I am a mother of 3 homeschooling children from India. My oldest will be ready for college in a ... A: Most colleges are very eager to have home schooled students. I would suggest that you put together ... | |
| SAT II scores | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I'm an incoming senior who just received her latest SAT subject scores: Math II (760), Literature ... A: I think your test scores are fine. Your SAT is competitive and your subject tests are good, but ... | |
| Act scores | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: I took my ACT when i was a freshman and received a 30. I'm a year ahead in school now and am nearing ... A: If you got a 30 as a freshman, I would suggesting taking it again and hope you can better that. I ... | |
| SAT II - Biology | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: Our 9th grader took SAT II in Bio. Will his score be "curved" to reflect that he is a freshman? He ... A: He can not cancel the score once the test is over. Since he won't be applying to colleges for ... | |
| SAT's | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I received a 1791 on SAT's and have a 3.9 GPA what are my chances of getting into St Andrews in ... A: I am assuming you have another year of school before you graduate. I think your chances might be ... | |
| SAT | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: i'm very weak in writing essays, wat should i do? i want to join the stanford university,so what are ... A: I wouldn't worry about writing essays, but practice on writing about what you want the admissions ... | |
| SAT Scores | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I just got my SAT scores back: 800 reading, 770 math, 730 writing. I am very happy with the reading ... A: Your scores are good but it never hurts to take the test again. Your writing score could improve so ... | |
| I need to know the answer. | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: Im a junior, I'm going to be a senior and I haven't taken the ACT test yet. My GPA is 3.14 and ... A: The SAT and ACT will both be offered in June. You could contact the ACT and see if there is any ... | |
| college admissions | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I took the SAT when I was a freshman in high school. I have never studied for it (but I plan to ... A: I would suggest you purchase the SAT book written by the College Board and practice on all of the ... | |
| College Advice for Underachieving genius | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: School for my son was always very easy when he was really young. The school system he was in would ... A: Some students take a course or two in the summer and have a chance to see what college level work is ... | |
| SAT scores | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: i am currently a junior, and i got a score of 1930 on the sat. i took it again this month (i think i ... A: I would suggest that you apply to some ivy league schools that interest you as well as some strong ... | |
| Best College Choice | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: I am an International Student from Indonesia, and I am very interested in going to college in USA. I ... A: I would suggest you look at some private as well as public schools in the US. Private schools have ... | |
| SAT exams in Ireland | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: I would like to apply to a college in the US, but it seems like I may have to do some SATs. I was ... A: You need to go to the college board website which is www.collegeboard.org. There you will find a ... | |
| SAT's | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: Okay I know the rule of when not to skip and when to skip (most say if you can narrow down to 2 ... A: I suggest to my students that if they are able to eliminate one answer they should make an educated ... | |
| SAT scores and the Scottish Ivies | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: i am a junior, and i got a 1930 on my SAT... which schools do you think i would be eligible for, ... A: It is always difficult for a student to know where they have a good chance of getting into a school. ... | |
| sending the rest | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: i recently registered online for the sat and act test. on both, it appears that the service only ... A: That is correct unless you talk with the College Board and ACT and explain that you are homeschooled ... | |
| SAT | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: My daughter recently took her first SAT, She's a junior. They look horrible CR=400, M=390, Writing ... A: I would suggest she also take the ACT. It is offered in June and for some students it is an easier ... | |
| Journalism Schools on the East Coast | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I am a junior in high school. I attend a private catholic high school in Brooklyn, NY. I am applying ... A: Here are some schools with journalism majors on the East coast that you might want to consider: ... | |
| s.a.t's | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: i was wondering how many times you could take the SATs is there a specific limit? A: You can take the SAT as often as you wish. I usually suggest that students take both the SAT and ... | |
| sat | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: after writing sat can i get admission for b.tec in aerospace engenering in any good colleges ... A: It is called the Official Guide to the SAT and it is written by the College Board. They also offer ... | |
| June SAT Location | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: I'm currently a grade 11 student in Richmond, BC, Canada and am planning to write the SAT I on the ... A: It sounds as though the Matthew McNair Secondary School should be available in June, but I would ... | |
| act and sat | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: how can i find out where the closest act and sat exams are being held next? is there a set date ... A: There is an ACT test this Saturday and another one the second Saturday in June. There is an SAT the ... | |
| NYU | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I am a junior in high school, and I visited NYU a couple days ago. I absolutely fell in love with ... A: Keep up the good work. I would suggest you take the SAT again in June and again in the fall. Make ... | |
| SAT Writing Essay subscore | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: Do colleges look at your SAT subscores? I got a 790 on my SAT Writing, but my essay subscore was ... A: You can't get much better than a 790 so I wouldn't worry too much about the 8 on the actual essay. ... | |
| University of St Andrews | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: Our daughter wishes to attend the University of St. Andrews in Scotland to study medieval history ... A: The University of St. Andrews is a very competitive school so I would definitely suggest she retake ... | |
| my daughter's chance of getting into college | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: My daughter struggles academically and over the 3 years so fa she has made alittle over a 2.0 not ... A: Your daughter may not have as many options as some students, but I am certain there are some schools ... | |
| SAT and Admissions | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: I'm a Junior, White Female, all Honors and AP student, GPA 3.8-4.0 (not sure, but all A's & B's ), ... A: Colleges are interested in the best SAT scores you have so I would suggest you take the SAT again in ... | |
| old SAT score | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: My son has just completed his SAT. I began to wonder what score I had back in 68-69. Is there a data ... A: I would be very surprised if they had records that went back that far, but you could contact the ... | |
| frm where i can download Past Papers.! | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: . Can you tell me from where I can download past papers of SAT I and II, Also GRE if possible.. ... A: I don'k know whether there is a site where you can download an SAT or GRE. but there are a number of ... | |
| HELP!!!!! | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: Please help me out here I want to know that I would have to give SatII for Sat II or can I give ... A: Either the SAT I or sometimes called the SAT reasoning test or the ACT test are required by US ... | |
| College Admission/SAT | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: I want to ask a few things. My SAT score was 1600.I did really well on the Verbal and Writing Part ... A: I assume you are a senior and have already applied to Hunter. You need to make the best grades ... | |
| International student and SAT 1 | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: i am an international student currently living in Kuwait but hoping to study architecture in the USA ... A: Fortunately, there are other considerations colleges look at besides test scores. But I would still ... | |
| Education of doctors | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: This doesn't really relate to SATs or other measures of academic achievement, but I was wondering in ... A: If there is a graduate school exam involved, that too would carry some weight in getting into grad ... | |
| College | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: Im a sophmore in highschool. I either have a 3.6 or 3.8 GPA. Do you think i could make it into UC ... A: Your test scores will also be an important consideration when you take them next year. Keep up your ... | |
| ACT test | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: My son-in-law made a 29 when he took the ACT test in high school. We know he can't use that score ... A: The ACT is just for high school students, but a 29 is a very good score and obviously shows that he ... | |
| ACT Reading and Science help? | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a question that has to do with my ACT reading and science scores. Whenever I take practice ... A: I do have some advice that I think will be helpful. On the science, try to concentrate on five of ... | |
| SAT II Math | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: What is the difference between SAT II Math Level II and SAT II Math Level IIC? A: The only two maths that I am familiar with on the SAT subject tests are math I and Math II. Both ... | |
| SATs | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know a number of things about the SAT exam. I am an Irish leaving certificate ... A: The SAT needs to be taken more recently than when you took it for the talent search. I know that ... | |
| about admission into harvard university | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: I am Samson from Nigeria i want to study in Harvard university and i don't know the process.Please i ... A: Students apply to college when they are in their last year of high school. Most applications are ... | |
| Application essays | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what sort of topics application essays for american colleges ... A: Most colleges want an essay that shows something about you that is not found on other parts of your ... | |
| SATII subject tests | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I am currently a senior and I want to take a modern language with listening for the SATII because I ... A: I would suggest you go to the library or a bookstore and get a book on the language test you are ... | |
| SAT Results | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know what kind of scores should I be expecting from my child on the SAT for her to ... A: The scores she would need would be totally dependent on the schools to which she applied. Every ... | |
| Retaking the SAT's | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: Even if I am currently attending a junior college?Hello, I have already taken the SAT's during ... A: Yes. A four year college is much more interested in the courses you are taking and the grades you ... | |
| how to pass | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: I graduated rfom university in 1993. I studuied English literature at Damascus university and my ... A: I would suggest that you get a toefl book and have someone read the listening section to you so you ... | |
| Non-traditional Programs | 8/15/2006 |
| Q: Do you think that adult or part time programs offered at Universities such as Columbia's School of ... A: General studies are usually strong liberal arts programs which are often sought after by employers. ... | |
| SAT scores | 8/11/2006 |
| Q: I am going to be a senior in high school this year and I am wondering if I should retake my SAT's. ... A: I think your test scores for UConn are pretty good, but it never hurts to retake the test to see if ... | |
| SAT in college | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I am a freshman in a two year college. some of the colleges i am thinking of transferring to need an ... A: The SAT and ACT are tests given to high school students. Usually a four year school is much more ... | |
| SAT | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: i am planning to retake the SAT for the 3rd time--2110,2160--- b/c i have to get atleast a 2200, but ... A: Each SAT test is different and as a result, the grading curve may not be the same on each one. ... | |
| College Expectations with SAT Results | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: My daughter (soon to be a Senior) just got her SAT results back from the June test. She scored a ... A: You did not say what her SAT critical reading score was. I assume it was probably good based on her ... | |
| Horrible SAT scores but good acedemic record | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: I did absolutly horrible on my SATs I dont even want to post it . lets just say its below 1600 and I ... A: Your academic record is usually the most important consideration for colleges with the test scores ... | |
| SATs | 6/25/2006 |
| Q: When colleges look at students' SAT1 scores, do they usually only look at (and give the most ... A: The reason you do not see the writing scores is that the Sat I is a new test and the writing scores ... | |
| SAT and Early Testing | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: The test in November 2005 was the SAT, not the PSAT.My child, who is graduating in June of 2007, ... A: I believe that if it was the actual SAT it will be listed as part of her test scores on her ... | |
| SAT and Early Testing | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: My child, who is graduating in June of 2007, took the SAT in Nov 2005 and June 2006. I heard from ... A: As far as I know, once a student takes the official SAT test, it is on the high school record. Are ... | |
| SAT Tests | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: .. im a student in eleventh grade and im taking my SAT in about a week from now.. ( May 6) the ... A: I agree your time is limited and I wish you lived in Denver because I am doing an SAT review class ... | |
| How universities evaluate previous SAT scores | 4/8/2006 |
| Q: When universities see a student's previous SAT scores, would they also see when the test was taken ... A: Colleges are supposed to be interested only in the SAT and ACT scores that students get when they ... | |
| College applications | 2/24/2006 |
| Q: When would it be the best time to start applying to colleges? Thanks! A: Most students begin to apply to colleges in the fall of their senior year. Some schools have ... | |
| SATs | 2/13/2006 |
| Q: i am a gr 11 student in Ontario Canada. i currently have a 90% average and am looking to go to an ... A: Most ivy league schools are looking for an SAT that includes the critical reading, writing, and math ... | |
| SAT & ACT preparation | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: Are there any books you would recommend using to prepare for the SAT or ACT? Thanks A: When working with students, I like to use materials from the ACT and College Board because they are ... | |
| new SAT | 1/5/2006 |
| Q: hope u r fine i gave the SAT and my score was math 560 critical reading 490 writing 460 multiple ... A: The University of Texas is a very difficult school to get into. I do not think you have the test ... | |
| preparing for SAT exams | 12/17/2005 |
| Q: I have registered for the Jan 06 SAT exams, and would like to prepare with help of some sites. ... A: Since you are taking a paper test, I suggest you go to the book store and buy the College Board SAT ... | |
| Taking the SAT early | 11/4/2005 |
| Q: My child is taking the SAT in November 2005, she is a Junior in High School. I understand most H.S. ... A: My apologies in getting back to you so late. I have been out of town. A student can take both the ... | |
| Taking the SAT early | 11/4/2005 |
| Q: My child is taking the SAT in November 2005, she is a Junior in High School. I understand most H.S. ... A: I believe that once a student takes the SAT I in their junior year it is an official score. That is ... | |
| early high school graduation | 10/19/2005 |
| Q: I am currenty in 9th grader in Dallas, Texas and I want to graduate a year early from high school. ... A: You first need to make sure you have fulfilled all of the academic requirements for graduation. ... | |
| preparation for sats | 9/11/2005 |
| Q: i just want to know what are some of the best ways to prepare for the SATs? i'm currently a high ... A: If I were you, I would purchase the book put out by the College Board which has a number of complete ... | |
| college application | 9/7/2005 |
| Q: Ms. Watts, I want to get into MIT, and I would like to know more about ACT and SAT preparation. ... A: MIT is probably one of the most difficult schools to get into. They expect strong grades is ... | |
| Sat/Act & College Entrance | 8/19/2005 |
| Q: I'm a junior- when should I sign up for the SAT/ACT? When should I start signing up for ... A: You will probably take the PSAT in the fall of your junior year. This does not count as a real SAT. ... | |
| info required | 8/1/2005 |
| Q: thanx for the answer i have another question can a person go to community college n then be ... A: Many students go to community college for two years and then transfer to a four year university. It ... | |
| sats | 7/16/2005 |
| Q: what should i do or study for the Sat's? A: If you are taking the new SAT you need to try and get a copy of the test so that you can practice on ... | |
| Questions from China | 5/30/2005 |
| Q: I am a 13-year-old girl in China currently homeschooled with Laurel Springs School (grade 9). My ... A: During your high school years, you should take as many challenging courses as you can. Harvard, as ... | |
| AP English | 4/29/2005 |
| Q: I'm taking AP English this year, and the exam is coming up. During the first quarter, my teacher ... A: The AP English exam is usually interested in your knowledge of classic literature more than science ... | |
| ACT/ SAT | 3/20/2005 |
| Q: What sites do you recommend for preping for the ACT/SAT? Do you know of any good free ones? What ... A: The only problem with computer practice for the SAT and ACT is that you don't take the test on a ... | |
| Age and S.A.T.!!!!!!!!!! | 1/29/2005 |
| Q: I heard from a friend of mine if you are 25 years of age you do not have to an S.A.T. to be excepted ... A: The SAT and ACT are tests normally given to high school students only. You will need a high school ... | |
| ACT | 1/26/2005 |
| Q: I am a juniot and just took the ACT in december and received a 23. I was slightly dissapointed ... A: If you're a junior and received a 23, there is still plenty of time to take the test again this ... | |
| college essay | 1/11/2005 |
| Q: could you proofread my essay for college admisions? i want to get as many opinions as possible, ... A: As a college consultant, I read a lot of essays and you are wise to get a number of opinions. You ... | |
| Teaching test prep | 11/20/2004 |
| Q: Watts, I am looking into becoming a teacher for Kaplan's test preparation courses. They have open ... A: I teach test prepration for the SAT and ACT. I am not with Kaplan, nor do I know anyone who is. I ... | |
| SAT | 10/21/2004 |
| Q: I am in England, and im taking the SAT's soon to get a scholarship to go into a college in America. ... A: Many colleges in the United States offer scholarships based on high SAT and ACT scores. Each school ... | |
| SATs | 9/25/2004 |
| Q: I am a Sophmore, but would like to begin preparing for the SATs and hope to study this summer for ... A: The new SAT will eliminate analogies and concentrate more on sentence completions and critical ... | |
| sat test | 8/17/2004 |
| Q: A: There really is no passing grade on the SAT or ACT test. There is a high score and every school ... | |
| sat test | 8/15/2004 |
| Q: i am a high school grad. and i need help to studying for my sat to enter college in january i have ... A: I would suggest you consider taking only the SAT or ACT, not both, since colleges will accept either ... | |
| assessment | 8/10/2004 |
| Q: Would you by any chance know what math is on the college assessment/placement tests... like, Trig ... A: On the current SAT test, there are mostly reasoning problems, algebra I and geometry. The new test ... | |
| Please help!! | 7/29/2004 |
| Q: I am so worried! I will be applying for college soon in my senior year of 2004-2005 and my SAT ... A: My best suggestion would be for you to get a copy of the book 10 SAT's published by the College ... | |
| SAT | 7/12/2004 |
| Q: In general,do the SAT scores parellel what someone recieves in the IQ test? Where does one go to get ... A: No, they do not. The SAT and ACT are not intelligence tests, nor do they measure how smart a ... | |
| Raising Scores Followup | 7/7/2004 |
| Q: and thanks for your quick reply. If I am dreaming Stanford, and every other part of my application ... A: Right now, most of the students getting into Stanford are scoring somewhere around 1400 to 1500. ... | |
| Raising Scores | 7/6/2004 |
| Q: I will be a junior in High School in September. I live in Northern California. My top 6 choices ... A: You might consider taking a good course for the new SAT before you take it for the first time next ... | |
| the SAT and ACT | 6/10/2004 |
| Q: Also cold you give me a little discripition on what the SAT's and ACT's are. Thank you soooooooo ... A: The SAT's that you will be taking will have three main areas for testing: Critical reading, math, ... | |
| Ap US history | 5/11/2004 |
| Q: Hey, not sure if this is your field, but it's the closest I can find. I'm considering taking Ap US ... A: If you are looking at competitive colleges, they do like to see students take at least a few AP ... | |
| SAT's | 4/22/2004 |
| Q: I'm researching for a screenplay, and am unfamiliar with the U.S. education system re: admission ... A: There is no failing score. The average score on both the verbal and math test is somewhere around ... | |
| SAT...CPT? | 4/10/2004 |
| Q: I'll be attending Miami Dade Community College this Fall (First time in College),and I was told that ... A: The SAT and ACT college exams are used by four year colleges for admissions. Most community ... | |
| S.A.T.'s | 3/5/2004 |
| Q: I graduated from high school in 2000 with the sat score of 1,000. I now am considering enrolling in ... A: It is my understanding that the SAT and ACT tests are only given to students still in high school. ... | |
| SAT Preperation | 2/1/2004 |
| Q: Im a student of 11th standard, in India. I want to do my college level studies abroad, but i cant ... A: The SAT or ACT are required for college admissions and many schools like Princeton do require SAT II ... | |
| Application | 12/18/2002 |
| Q: I have a question regarding recommendations in the application. Is it necessary to get ... A: You do not need to get recommendations from any activities you have had. You should include in your ... | |
| subjects to study | 10/25/2002 |
| Q: I would like to know exactly which subjects to study for for my SAT test. I have been out of high ... A: The SAT I test has two parts, a math and a verbal section. The math tests include general math, ... | |
| helpa friend | 9/29/2002 |
| Q: my friend got a 14 on her act, and i got a 29. we both want to got to a school where the minimum ... A: A 14 is a pretty low score on the ACT and it sounds like you may need a more challenging school than ... | |
| SAT Preparation | 4/13/2002 |
| Q: I have a few questions: What is needed for SAT? How do you prepare for SAT?(on-Line/Off-Line) Does ... A: The SAT is a test of a student's reasoning ability more than anything. The math covers basically ... | |
| number to S.A.T customer service | 3/11/2002 |
| Q: A.T customer service because I did my test in January and I still haven't recieved my scores. Can ... A: Your best bet is to go to the College board web site and you will find the information you need. I ... | |
| Personal Statement | 1/21/2002 |
| Q: I will like to enquire if there are websites/academic resources that help foreign students improve ... A: There are websites that can help you with the personal statement, but many of them charge a fee. ... | |
| information | 5/18/2001 |
| Q: Would you know if it is necessary to give out your social security number on enrollment forms? My ... A: Unfortunately, I am afraid the social security thing is something you can't avoid. Most schools are ... | |
| sat | 3/27/2001 |
| Q: I am 15. I average around 1300 on practice tests, (680 math, 620 verbal) but i don't know how to ... A: Most of the SAT verbal test relies on a strong vocabulary so practice in that area will always be ... | |
| PSAT and SAT I | 12/29/2000 |
| Q: What do PSAT scores exactly mean? (for instance, what would 1290 in PSAT mean in SAT I score? Would ... A: PSAT scores are used to qualify juniors for national merit scholarships. That is probably their ... | |
| College!? | 9/26/2000 |
| Q: I am starting to really look at colleges. I have one picked out that I really want to go to. It`s a ... A: It is a little difficult to answer your question without knowing the particular college you are ... | |
Susie Watts
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions pertaining to college selection and application strategies, SAT and ACT test preparation, and general areas of education involving students from kindergarten through high school.
Experience
I have tutored students from kindergarten through high school and assisted students with college selection and the college admission
process for the past 16 years. I also teach workshops for the SAT
and ACT tests.
Organizations
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Higher Education Consultants Association
Education/Credentials
Bachelor degree in education and counseling with graduate work in individual learning styles and reading development. Continuing education in college admissions and elementary/middle school education
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