I am looking into SAT/ ACT review classes. I am evaluating Princeton Review and Kaplan. Both cost about the same.

Has anyone had any experience with these review courses to know which one is better in terms of improving test scores and helping the student in their weak areas or just overall?

I am applying to several schools whose application deadlines are Jan 1. Of course, they need official test scores reported (ACT for me).
So the question is, do the scores need to be:
a) IN the admissions office by Jan 1,
b) postmarked by Jan 1 OR
c) IN as soon as possible after Jan 1?

Here is the link to the ACT page explaining shipping options: http://www.actstudent.org/scores/send/costs.html

(I took the ACT in june so my scores are already processed)

Now my GPA is down right horrible.
I think it’s currently around 2.0
I know, I’m a horrible slacker.
I just don’t have motivation.

But when it comes to college I know I absolutely want to go to a reputable one.
I’ve always dreamed of NYU but I understand my GPA is making that nearly impossible.

I’m almost at mid Junior year and I recieved my PSAT scores.
I’ve always done well on tests and I have much more ability then I give effort (Which explains high test scores with a low GPA)

I am confident that I can make above the 2000’s on my SATs
So my question is: Do you think I can make it into a good college?
If not, is there any advice you can give on what I can do to improve how I look to these colleges?
I’ve also had a part-time job since I was 15 1/2 and I have volunteer work to add onto my resume.
Thanks for the responses, they really help.
Also, I know I should start to bring up my GPA which I still have a lot of time to do.
How high would I have to bring up my GPA to overlook the horrible grades in my previous years?

i took 3 SAT subject (in one sitting) tests and an ACT in december. it was the latest that i could take them. i have not received my test scores yet and i am not sure how to send them or what…is there a website that i sign up for…so they can send my test scores right when they get in? i here Berkeley starts reviewing in January…i really need to know NOW. please and thank you!

THANKS A MILLION!!!!

I looked online at the test scores received at all of the colleges I applied to and only one of my SAT test scores are shown as received, even though I took it twice. Did they still receive my other SAT score? I thought all of them were supposed to be sent. I sent them back at in November.

I took an ACT test recently, and when we were told we had only 5 minutes left, I panicked and I think I filled in the circles of a test section which already passed. I just want to know if we would be told if our test scores were cancelled

For instance, I know with the GRE the test scores are valid for five years after you have taken the test. What about the ACT?

I’m A Sophomore In High School And due to the way college is these days I think I should start looking into what my plans are now. I have a 3.38 GPA and I have taken the PLAN (Pre ACT), and PSAT tests. On the PLAN tests I was in the 59th percentile overall, (just under a 22 on the ACTs), and I was in the 52nd percentile on the PSATs. So my test scores suck. I plan on getting a tutor sometime next year, but will it help? Additionally, I’m in somewhat easy classes, will this hurt me? To make up for that, I plan on taking AP US Government Next Year. Finally, I am on the golf team (Varsity Letterman), participate in JCWA (Junior Council on World Affairs/Model UN), B’nai Brith Youth Organization (BBYO), and I volunteer at a museum. Can I Get into OSU. If not, do you have any other suggestions (such as Miami (OH), Indiana, Michigan St., Ohio U. etc.)

Also,
My dad went to Ohio State and Attended Law School there
My grandpa went to OSU and attended Ohio State Dental School
I attend a highly regarded, college-prep, public high school in Cleveland, OH.
I think I’m somewhat articulate and I’m a pretty good writer, so I Should have a good essay

Will This Help Me at all?

Ok Thanks,
I really appreciate your help and advice

I’m A Sophomore In High School And due to the way college is these days I think I should start looking into what my plans are now. I have a 3.38 GPA and I have taken the PLAN (Pre ACT), and PSAT tests. On the PLAN tests I was in the 59th percentile overall, (just under a 22 on the ACTs), and I was in the 52nd percentile on the PSATs. So my test scores suck. I plan on getting a tutor sometime next year, but will it help? Additionally, I’m in somewhat easy classes, will this hurt me? To make up for that, I plan on taking AP US Government Next Year. Finally, I am on the golf team (Varsity Letterman), participate in JCWA (Junior Council on World Affairs/Model UN), B’nai Brith Youth Organization (BBYO), and I volunteer at a museum. Can I Get into OSU. If not, do you have any other suggestions (such as Miami (OH), Indiana, Michigan St., Ohio U. etc.)

Also,
My dad went to Ohio State and Attended Law School there
My grandpa went to OSU and attended Ohio State Dental School
I attend a highly regarded, college-prep, public high school in Cleveland, OH.
I think I’m somewhat articulate and I’m a pretty good writer, so I Should have a good essay

Will This Help Me at all?

Ok Thanks,
I really appreciate your help and advice

I registered online for 2 SAT subject tests and decided to take a third on the November 7 test date. On November 24, when the test scores are released online, will that score report be updated to include my third score, or will it still just have the two I registered for (in which case I would receive a full score report including that third subject test by mail on a later day)?