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Hey everyone, does anyone have the scoop on whether colleges look at PSAT 10 scores, or is it purely for practice and they only care about the PSAT/NMSQT?
So, just for context, I'm a sophomore who's taken the PSAT 10 and I'm kinda curious to compare my score. What are the average scores looking like for the PSAT 10?
Hi everyone! I'm a junior starting to look at colleges and Elon University caught my eye. Could anyone share what Elon University is best known for academically or socially? I'm curious about its repu …
I'm starting to stress out about the PSAT coming up next year. Any tips or resources that really helped you prepare? How did you guys manage to balance the prep with our already insane junior year sch …
Quick question: I know we can take the SAT multiple times but what about the PSAT/NMSQT? Can we actually take it twice, or is it a one-shot deal? Especially considering how it's linked to National Mer …
As I'm compiling my college list, I've come across Eastern Connecticut State University. I just wanted to ask if anyone knows what this college is especially known for? Are there certain programs or a …
Quick question for anyone who's taken the PSAT recently – is the TI-84 Plus CE calculator on the approved list? I really don't want to run into any surprises on test day.
Junior here feeling a bit overwhelmed by the cost of study abroad programs... My dream is to have an international experience before college, but money is tight. Anyone have tips or personal experienc …
My schedule's pretty hectic and I'm considering not taking the PSAT. Does anyone know if there are any consequences to skipping it, especially regarding college admissions or scholarship opportunities …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior really interested in Drexel because of its co-op program. I've got this one extracurricular that is super specialized (think underwater basket weaving level of niche) and I' …
Junior year is proving to be a bit overwhelming with the college search added to the mix. Can anyone tell me what Bucknell University is particularly known for in terms of academic programs or majors?
Alright, time to hit the books – but which ones? Anyone got recommendations for the best PSAT prep books that actually helped improve their score?
Feeling a little lost here. My son took the PSAT a while back and we haven't seen the scores yet. Does anyone know how I can find my child’s PSAT scores? Are they mailed to us or is there some online …
Okay, need some help here. I play club volleyball outside of school and it takes up a TON of time. How can I show college admissions that this isn't just a hobby, but a serious commitment? What kind o …
Super stressed junior here! Trying to balance a good GPA with a challenging courseload – does anyone have advice on how many honors classes I should aim to take in high school to be competitive for to …
Ok, so I just took the PSAT and I'm trying to figure out what my score means. What's the scoring scale, and how do I know if I did well? Is there a chart or something that shows what scores line up wi …
Hey peeps, so I've been thinking a lot about different colleges and I'm wondering if anyone could let me know what Drexel University is really like. How's the campus community, social scene, and what …
I've got 'for honor' next to some of my classes on my transcript, and I'm a bit confused – does anyone know how colleges interpret that? Is it like an honors class, or something different? Will taking …
As a junior hearing a lot about the 'college experience', I'm starting to wonder what university life is actually like. Is it just studying and parties or is there more to it? How do you balance socia …
Brown University is obviously on a lot of people's radar for various reasons, but what in terms of academics makes it really shine? Looking for insights beyond the open curriculum—like are there any d …