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I've heard that doing well on the PSAT can actually help you get scholarships, which sounds awesome. But what score range should I be aiming for if I want to qualify for a scholarship? Also, how exact …
Okay, so I started looking at some college essay prompts, and I've got to ask: do they change these up every year or can I expect them to be the same when I apply next cycle? Not trying to write essay …
Hi folks, transferring feels daunting, and I’m wondering if I can use the Common App as a transfer student? Help a stressed out sophomore out, please?
I’ve been kind of stressed about college admissions and I just got a 1400 on the PSAT. Does this reflect that I’m on the right track for college or should this be a wake-up call to buckle down and stu …
Hi everyone, currently a bit stressed, not gonna lie. I need to find out what colleges are on the Common App. Is there a quick way to check which schools use it without going through each college’s ad …
Sooo I'm a sophomore and I got an 810 on my PSAT. I'm wondering if this is a good baseline to start with? What should my target score be by junior year when it really counts for National Merit Scholar …
Super stressed out because the Common App site keeps crashing for me. Is anyone else facing this issue right now or it’s just my bad luck? How do you even deal with this during application season?
Hey everyone, I'm getting ready to plan out my standardized testing schedule, and I just realized I don't know how much the PSAT is going to cost. Does the price vary by school or area, or is it a set …
Oops, I wasn't feeling well on test day and missed the PSAT. Is there a make-up date, or do I have to wait till next year? I'm a bit stressed because I don't want this to mess up my prep for the SAT.
I somehow scored a 1500 on my PSAT and I'm stoked! But I'm curious, does this actually give me a leg up in the college admissions process, or do schools not place much weight on this test?
I've had this profound experience related to a TV show and its themes, and I'm contemplating using this as the central theme of my college essay. Is it okay to talk about a TV show, or does it seem tr …
So I've heard some ppl say that the PSAT can actually get you scholarships, and others say it doesn't matter at all. What's the real deal? Should I be studying hard for the PSAT to try and get some co …
Hey guys, I’m a bit anxious about the math part of the PSAT. Can anyone share what kind of math topics I should prepare for and how advanced they are? I want to make sure I've covered everything I nee …
This might be a dumb question, but how do you get your PSAT scores after the test? I took it and honestly just forgot to ask my counselor about the process. Do they email you, or do you have to login …
I've been practicing for the PSAT and I know there's Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, but I haven't seen anything about a science section? Is that part of the test or am I mixing it up wit …
Anyone knows if Penn State is on the Common App? Or do they use a separate application portal?
I’ve heard there’s no penalty for guessing on the PSAT, but I’m kinda anxious about it. Is it actually better to take a shot at answering questions I’m unsure of, rather than leaving them blank? Don’t …
So, I took the PSAT 8/9 a while back and I was just wondering, does this score actually matter for anything in the long run? I've heard a lot about the regular PSAT but not much about the 8/9 version.
With the PSAT coming up, I want to make sure I'm not missing anything crucial. What are the key things to know for the PSAT, and does anyone have strategies for effective preparation? Any advice would …
I'm a sophomore and thinking about taking the PSAT early. Has anyone here done that? What are the benefits or drawbacks? I’m trying to plan out my test schedule and want to make the best decision.