Category Archives: Ask Test Masters

Ask Test Masters – Do I Have to Take AP Exams to Get Into College?

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Michael

Today’s Ask Test Masters question comes from Curious Mama. She writes If a child doesn’t take AP courses, and instead takes the classes that are offered generally by the school for that grade, and receives a 3.5 gpa or higher, … Continue reading →

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Ask Test Masters – Can Extracurriculars Make Up For Low Grades?

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Michael

Today’s Ask Test Masters question comes from YG who writes: Hi! I am currently a sophomore in a high school that is located in a boring state, but is pretty competitive. It is well known in my area (other districts … Continue reading →

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Ask Test Masters – What if My School Doesn’t Offer AP or IB Classes?

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Michael

Today’s Ask Test Masters question comes from a reader in Colombia who writes: Hi! I read your post (and it is extremely helpful by the way) but when I was reading the “Grades” section I came across a question: What … Continue reading →

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I missed the PSAT! Am I doomed?

Posted on October 14, 2015 by James

To those of you who are at home fighting illness and frantically combing the internet to find out if you’ll ever be a National Merit Scholar, TAKE A DEEP BREATH! You can makeup the exam! Yes, if you had to miss today’s … Continue reading →

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Ask Test Masters: College Admissions Advice

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Bill

Ask Test Masters is a great, free service that allows you to ask the experts at Test Masters all of your test prep and college admissions questions. If you have a question, send it to us – chances are other … Continue reading →

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Ask Test Masters: International Student Applying to the Ivy League

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Bill

Ask Test Masters is a free educational service offered by the college admission experts at Test Masters. College Compass readers Arman and Mandy have a question about applying to competitive US schools as an international student. They write, “We are … Continue reading →

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Ask Test Masters: AP or IB? Should I Change Schools?

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Calvin

  Ask Test Masters is a free information services offered by the college admission experts at Test Masters. Reader Tom is trying to decide between taking AP or IB classes, and is considering transferring high schools in order to make … Continue reading →

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Ask Test Masters: Is the CAP Program Binding?

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Bill

Ask Test Masters is a free information service offered by the college admission experts at Test Masters. Reader Obinna has a question about the University of Texas’ Coordinated Admission Program (CAP). She writes, “Is the University of Texas CAP Program … Continue reading →

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Ask Test Masters – Bad Grades & AP Credits

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Bill

Ask Test Masters is a free information service offered by the college admission experts at College Compass. Reader Cynthia has a question about how bad grades early on in her high school career might impact her chance of admission to … Continue reading →

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Ask Test Masters – Compass Test

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Calvin

Ask Test Masters is a free service offered by the college admission experts at Test Masters. Reader Olalekan want to know more about the Compass Test and placing out of introductory college math classes. Olalekan writes, “I took compass test … Continue reading →

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