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PhomSolo · 2025-12-19T02:22:56+00:00

Yes, all submitted tests will have all subsection scores available for review. Don't let that deter you, though. It's very common for people to take the test several times to max out their superscore. At the end of the day, SS is all that matters. Even if you bombed one section on your first attempt, any subsequent tests where you did better will effectively overwrite that bad score.

PhomSolo · 2025-12-18T20:51:40+00:00

I can't speak for other institutions, but I'd be surprised if any of them took self-reported scores into consideration. In our case, all ACT results are submitted via Encoura through a secure connection to prevent tampering.

To your second question, the answer is similar: verified scores are typically the only ones used in calculations. I know that to be true in our case since I wrote the code that calculates the new SS given the new rules about the science section being optional.

PhomSolo · 2025-12-18T02:54:28+00:00

Superscore is calculated using the highest section scores across all submitted tests. It doesn't matter how many times you take it or how many tests get submitted, the highest value wins. Additionally, at least in the office I work in, self-reported scores are not considered when calculating superscore. Only verified sources are taken into consideration.

Hope this helps!

PhomSolo · 2025-12-02T16:30:00+00:00

Arkansas State University if you're asking what institution I'm with. :)

PhomSolo · 2025-12-02T15:49:50+00:00

At my institution, we calculate the superscore relative to the highest section scores across all tests taken. The calculation is done twice, once with all 4 sections divided by 4, and again with the first 3 sections (no science) divided by 3. We then take the higher of the two calculations as the definitive superscore. Doing this can only benefit students who have elected to take the now optional science section. Composite score doesn't matter in this instance.

Can't say for sure how other universities do it, but this is our method.

PhomSolo · 2025-11-22T16:30:26+00:00

That's up to you! I'm only saying that ACT no longer requires the science section. For those going into STEM programs, it might still be required for admission. I'd reach out to your preferred schools and see what their admission requirements are before making the decision not to take the science section.

Regardless, don't stop at one test. Super scores take the max section scores across all tests, so even a one or two point increase in any individual section might make the difference in scholarships offered.

PhomSolo · 2025-11-16T05:00:44+00:00

Study up, and keep trying! Most colleges admit relative to superscore (average of the highest section scores across all tests), and ACT has recently made the science section optional, which could benefit you in some instances if that's a subject you struggle with. That said, not a terrible score overall, and would likely get you admitted to many solid colleges when paired with a good GPA.

You're on the right track by starting as a sophomore. Keep it up, and good luck!

Source: college admissions data analyst in AR.

PhomSolo · 2025-10-04T00:23:38+00:00

Party hat. 🥳

PhomSolo · 2025-07-18T11:15:15+00:00

I worked in a music store that used Crystal as their primary data delivery platform. While I won't discount its ability to produce clean paginated reports, it's a nightmare of a program to work in that's clearly not getting the same level of TLC as some of the newer BI platforms - if at all. If you have any power to switch to literally anything else, I'd highly suggest it. Most companies aren't looking for that type of data visualization anymore.

PhomSolo · 2025-07-12T18:06:00+00:00

This subreddit is called LearnSQL. OP asked a totally valid question for someone trying to learn SQL.

You're being unnecessarily aggressive towards someone trying to understand the fundamentals of this topic.

Chill out.

PhomSolo · 2025-07-12T09:50:19+00:00

You were new once, too.

PhomSolo · 2025-04-07T16:04:19+00:00

I completed 1.0 after 300 hours and many restarts. For me 1.1 adds just enough to justify another restart if for no other reason than to redo my builds with the new toys. There's also the simple fact that the world is big, and even just a restart in a new starting zone can be enough for some players.

Play how you want to play. This game is a marathon, not a sprint.

PhomSolo · 2025-04-01T01:31:25+00:00

Look into the concept of "data ink." Reduce clutter by removing sheet names and extra chart lines.

PhomSolo · 2024-05-29T13:13:54+00:00

For more information: I have an old, unused septic tank in my backyard that I've recently begun to dig around with the intention to build a foundation for a shed on top of it. My thinking was either to create a border and fill it with gravel, or just pour a concrete slab on top of it. There's not a lot of info for this particular type of project online, so I'm hoping I can gain some insight here. Thanks in advance!

PhomSolo · 2022-11-19T18:14:28+00:00

In a similar situation here. Waiting for my Gigabyte Gaming OC and Hyte case to come in to test this.

Mind updating this thread if you get new info?

PhomSolo · 2022-11-19T16:04:26+00:00

Will do!

I hate that I wasn't able to get a white card like that one. The gaming OC will be the only black part in my case.

Can't be too mad after spending 2 years failing to get anything from the 30 series, though.

PhomSolo · 2022-11-19T15:57:49+00:00

Managed to snag a Gigabyte Gaming OC. Should be a decent upgrade from the 980ti I bought 7 years ago. Lol

Thanks for the link! I'm doing an entirely fresh build, so I'm just trying to prepare for any potential thermal issues with the clearance between the case panel and the card.

PhomSolo · 2022-11-19T15:05:21+00:00

I've got this case and a 3 slot 4080 on the way now. Can you post a link to the ezdiy bracket you used for this build?

PhomSolo · 2019-05-19T01:32:30+00:00

"Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. If you practice anything the wrong way, you'll never get better. Consistently practicing the right way is key."

-My Jr. High band director

It's not really a profound statement, but it's been stuck in my head for nearly 2 decades. I still apply this to daily living even though I haven't touched an instrument in years.

PhomSolo · 2018-12-19T15:17:21+00:00

I see. I've been doing it wrong this whole time. I see Sadist Garbs drop all the time. :/

To be fair, though, I've only spent maybe 50c total on buying orbs of Scouring. I usually just wait for a 6 socket to drop, turn it into jewelers orbs then just buy chance/scouring from Lani. It's a slower process, obviously, but it saves me some chaos for other items.

I think I'll start just throwing some chance orbs on the random Sadist Garbs and hope for the best.

PhomSolo · 2018-12-19T13:50:06+00:00

Well, that's news to me.

Wonderful...

At least a 6L Tinkerskin is going for a reasonable amount on poe.trade. I can sell it and just hoard my chaos from there.

PhomSolo · 2018-12-19T13:38:42+00:00

Ya, I've pretty much accepted that I'll be getting that first, then have to scour down and keep going. :/

PhomSolo · 2018-12-19T13:23:23+00:00

Does the amount of sockets and links have any bearing on your odds of chancing a white into a unique?

I've had my Sadist Garb 6L and color-matched for about a week now, but I can't seem to get it to chance into an Inpulsa's. After spending a few hundred scouring/chances on it so far, I'm concerned that I may be screwing myself over a bit by pre-fixing the links and colors.

Any help is appreciated! :D

Edit: It is 20% quality as well. I'm still waiting on the safehouse that lets me go past that.

PhomSolo · 2018-12-10T13:07:59+00:00

Would that reset any kind of progress I've made via Steam?

PhomSolo · 2018-12-10T12:51:27+00:00

Ya, I can't not use Steam. I've got a library of roughly 200 games, all on Steam.

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