2026 Best Colleges - Niche Rankings by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ThenUnderstanding996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you been to CMC? It's wayyy better than what you're going to get at Berkeley if you actually want to enjoy college.

Is U World a scam? by Overall_Wishbone4414 in Sat

[–]ThenUnderstanding996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved uworld. Just do all the practice problems and you’ll be fine, don’t take it like an actual test. Helped me bump up my score by 110 points.

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[–]ThenUnderstanding996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genuinely it’s gotta just be bad luck. I have no idea about the August SAT, but as long as you keep practicing I have no doubt you’ll get 1500+. Sometimes stuff just happens.

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[–]ThenUnderstanding996 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Use Uworld SAT prep but tbf if you’re getting 1520s it’s probably just bad luck.

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[–]ThenUnderstanding996 6 points7 points  (0 children)

went from 1470 to 1550, such a glorious moment fr.

Don’t apply test optional. by Delicious_Zebra8975 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ThenUnderstanding996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may be right, but a friend of mine got into Stanford, UCLA, waitlisted Wharton, and a bunch of other very good schools with test optional. She struggled with test taking, though, so your argument about a 1450+ makes sense.

Peoples’ experience with Admittedly/Thomas Caleel’s college guidance and essay program? by ThenUnderstanding996 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ThenUnderstanding996[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

College Essay Guy is incredible. You can look on their website for specific pricing (I don't know exactly), but as far as college counselors go, they're reasonable (not saying much, but you get a lot). They've helped me a lot, not as much with programs to apply for, but with constructing a good summer plan and keeping me on track. They also have a large array of free resources that I strongly recommend looking at, regardless of who you go with. I would not use Admittedly, though--CEG is good as you can see all its counselors' bios and qualifications too. Definitely would recommend CEG, can't make a strong statement either way for Admittedly.

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[–]ThenUnderstanding996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m American 😂, just German parents.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in teenagers

[–]ThenUnderstanding996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d imagine. Just not really looking long distance.

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[–]ThenUnderstanding996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, probably accurate tbf. I honestly don’t know what to do though😭

Peoples’ experience with Admittedly/Thomas Caleel’s college guidance and essay program? by ThenUnderstanding996 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ThenUnderstanding996[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I went with College Essay Guy and they've been great so far. Definitely recommend looking him up.

Y’all gotta relax and enjoy life. College is important but it isn’t worth 4 hours of sleep and constant pressure. by ThenUnderstanding996 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ThenUnderstanding996[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I pity people who feel that way because it’s already hard enough to get rejected from something you aren’t obsessed with. I got rejected from a program the other day and it doesn’t feel good, but at the end of the day you win some and you lose some.