If you were/are prepping for your SAT, chances are you also need to take the SAT II: Subject Tests. These tests are used for colleges to identify and determine a student’s strength and interest in particular subjects, such as math, literature, history, etc. SAT II is offered six times a year, and because each test is 60 minutes, students may choose to take up to three tests on the same day. Most colleges (especially prestigious schools) would specifically ask for 2 or more SAT II scores, while some are test-flexible or test-optional.
Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA
Let me say this first: when colleges consider your high school academic performance, it is never about that one number alone. Colleges look at your transcripts, which include all the classes you take and the scores you receive. They will see if you challenge yourself with higher-level (AP, IB, honors, etc.) courses to learn more about you as a student. Nevertheless, let’s talk about GPA, short for grade point average, weighted vs. unweighted GPA, and whether or not it matters.
How to Cancel Your ACT Score
Previously, we discussed the steps you can take if you’d like to cancel your SAT score, either at the test center or days after the test date. Today, we’ll look at ACT and how you can make a bad score off the record. Again, please think twice before canceling your score—once you cancel it, there is no way for you to retrieve it. Some colleges now either only require the highest test score or “superscore” all the tests (adding the highest scores in each section of different tests). More importantly, some schools don’t even ask for your ACT score. Anyway, here’s a list for you to go through:
How to Choose Your AP Courses and Tests
After tutoring high schoolers on various subjects for several years, I’ve found it hard to believe that many sophomores and sometimes even freshmen are already taking AP classes. Before I tell you about this tip, let me talk about AP subjects a little more.
2018 November SAT (US Test): All 5 Reading Passages!
2018 November SAT Test is only available in the US. However, many students are interested in seeing what the test looks like to prepare for their own future SAT tests. We’ve compiled all 6 passages in the Reading section of the 2018 November SAT Test.
All AP & IB Subjects
For those applying to college, taking AP/IB courses can significantly boost your chance because it shows that you are willing to enroll in challenging, college-level courses in high school. However, there are just way too many courses to choose from, and your high school certainly doesn’t offer all AP/IB subjects or doesn’t have enough spots for every student. We’ve compiled a list of ALL AP and IB courses, and hope this serves as a general guide for you!
What Matters on the College Application
To many, college application is not so different from a massive puzzle: you kind of know how it works and have all the pieces you need but you’re never entirely sure. The process seems to take more than weeks, if not months, but it’s something inevitable for most high schoolers.
Is the PSAT Important?
Before their first official SAT, many high schoolers plan to take the PSAT as a freshman or sophomore to have a real test experience and showcase their ability to analyze passages, use English effectively, and interpret data/graphs in a formal setting. Another reason to take the PSAT is to help predict your SAT score because the two tests use a similar scale: The PSAT is scored on a scale of 320 to 1520, with an equal weight on Math and EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing). As for the SAT, the only difference is it’s scaled from 400 to 1600.
