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I'm a bit anxious about which calculator is allowed for the PSAT. I rely heavily on my TI-84, so can someone confirm if it's permitted during the test? Would hate to find out it's not allowed on test …
Calling out to all who've survived the PSAT, I need your wisdom! Exactly how much of my life will be devoted to this test on the day? Just need a rough estimate so I can plan the rest of my day!
Currently a junior and starting to scope out colleges. I stumbled upon Lawrence University and it seems interesting. What are the main academic or extracurricular highlights that draw students to Lawr …
Okay, so I know I'm planning on taking the PSAT soon, but I just realized I have no idea when the registration deadlines usually are. I'm a little stressed because I don't want to miss out. Do any of …
Does anyone know more about the PSAT National Merit Scholarship qualification process? Just how much is it actually worth, and what are the typical requirements to be considered? Trying to figure out …
Anyone got the lowdown on the PSAT reading section? I've been trying to get my study plan together and I'm stuck on how many passages are in the PSAT reading part. Want to make sure I practice enough …
So I like to jot down notes and do scratch work. Is it cool if I write in the PSAT test booklet, or do they have rules against that? Don't wanna mess up and get my scores canceled or something.
I was just starting to plan out my college application timeline and I'm slightly freaking out over how long I should expect to spend on my essays. Like, how fast is reasonably fast to write a solid co …
Okay, so I'm kind of confused about the fee waiver aspect of the Common App. I think I qualify for a fee waiver but what's with the signature part? Do I need to get a signature from somebody at school …
I'm definitely feeling the pressure trying to build my college list, and USC has caught my eye. It's not just about the SoCal weather for me; I want to know what USC is really known for. Is it mainly …
Anyone here familiar with the University of Montana? I'm exploring out-of-state options and trying to figure out what academic programs they're best known for. Any ideas?
Hey everyone! Currently considering Bob Jones University among my choices. What's their claim to fame academically, or how is the student experience there? Any insight would help!
So, religion has been a huge influence on my life, and naturally, I want to include that in my college essay. However, I'm not sure how mentioning God might be perceived by the admissions committee. W …
Juniors unite! I’m stressing a bit because I got a 1060 on my PSAT. Is this score solid or should I be hitting the books harder to prep for the actual SAT? I’m aiming for some pretty competitive schoo …
Hi guys, this might sound like a noob question, but is there an option to take the PSAT online, especially with the current situation we're in? I've done some searching and can't find a definitive ans …
I've got a bunch of neat stories from my childhood that really show who I am today, but I'm a bit unsure if that's suitable for a college essay. Do colleges expect more 'mature' topics, or can childho …
I've been through a lot and I'm considering sharing my mental health journey in my college essay. Will colleges think it's too much, or is it seen as being open and honest about my struggles? Anyone g …
Hey everyone! I'm in a bit of a pickle here because my PSAT Writing score is dragging down my composite. Grammar isn't my strong suit. Any tips on how to work on this would be super helpful!
I've been grappling with indecision in a lot of areas, and it's something I've grown from. But I'm a bit anxious that writing about my experience with being indecisive might make me seem unsure of mys …
I know the PSAT is shorter than the SAT, but are the sections timed in the same way? I struggle with timing on tests so I'm trying to figure out how to pace myself for the SAT based on my PSAT experie …