Is AP Computer Science a class I can take without taking a previous computer science class, or do I need the previous knowledge (I have a talent with computers and know a bit about coding) ?
@luckyme123 I think APCS principles is for non-programmers and APCS A is for people with some experience. I guess you should just talk to the teacher and look at what it says on collegeboard.
Guys omg so I’m currently taking a programming class on C through dual enrollment and when I signed up this stuck-up guy currently in APCS A was being super condescending and kept saying it would be really hard and I didn’t know what I’m getting myself into, but the class is actually SO easy for me since I use idl every day in my job. He was just saying that since he’s struggling in APCS A :))
@desideratum When I take practice MC tests in class, they seem somewhat difficult, but I manage to do well despite that. I mean, the AP Lang test in general is pretty hard, but I think it’s not as bad as it seems.
Did anybody take the ACT today? There were a few key changes I noticed in it. Some good and some not so good.
@tigerman333 I took the ACT today. What changes did you notice?
@Faultystart Well, for the reading, instead of prose fiction, there was literary narrative. That made the passage tougher imo. Also, the final passage was conflicting viewpoints. As a result, the science had only 6 sections and no conflicting view points. That helped me a lot.
How do you think you did? Did you find it tough?
@tigerman333 I took the ACT today. I thought that English and Math were really easy. I struggled with time for Reading, but I managed to finish with a minute to spare. Science was pretty hard. There were a couple passages I didn’t really understand.
Somewhat unrelated, but how do you all feel about January SAT scores coming out in a few days? How do you all feel like you did?
Anyone taking the March SAT?
I took a practice test and got a 1470. I got a perfect score on the math but did horrible on the reading section. Anyone know how to improve on the reading?
I’m probably taking June, but I haven’t started studying yet, so I can’t say anything about it. However, I’d just do a lot of practice tests and figure out how the College Board asks questions. It helped me on the old SAT.
Not sure, sorry! The writing - I’d probably say read a lot of passages that are historically or scientifically focused and study how words are used in context. I wasn’t too hot on reading as well. Any tips for math, though? @athenanv13
Also, off-topic, but I just discovered what a marvel Hamilton (the musical) is. My least favorite period in US history is anything before the 1900s, but THIS MUSICAL MAKES ME APPRECIATE THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION MUCH MORE.
@photogeek8 I thought reading and science was easy. The math and English were challenging.
I thought ACT science was easier than before. This was so good since I was literally only retaking it for the science lmao
I know I just posted but I’m REALLY freaking out. I have science fair in like 6 days and I was hoping to make it to state but I realized I’m going to be up against a bunch of prep school kids from one of the best high schools in Florida. In order to make it to state, I have to win 1st in my category, but I know that with their superior research program, competition from being among a group of entering peers, and help from teachers who actually know about the fair, I won’t stand a chance. I had to enter independently and figure out how to make my poster from looking up pictures online, and I know I’m doing it all wrong. The research I did was really very significant in the field, but I’m afraid of not effectively communicating it because I have trouble talking about my work during meetings, and because none of the judges are going to be hardcore planetary scientists.
I don’t know why I talked so much I guess I just needed a place to rant : /
@desideratum I’m not too anxious because I know I’m going to take the new SAT anyways, and I know I didn’t do too well on the January SAT…
I really like Hamilton too! Granted, my favorite part of American history is the Revolution era but I love the musical so much homework! Hopefully I get to see it live next year.
@coffeeaddicted Ah I hope everything goes well for you! Who knows - maybe something can happen that surprises you. I’m sure that the work you put in will be rewarded. 
@Greninja HAHA SAME. I tried to avoid that problem, especially since Science Olympiad has a competition the first day that the SAT is administered (in my area), but I completely forgot how the SAT was graded & made some silly mistakes, I’m sure. How do you feel about the new SAT, in contrast to the old one? Ah, okay! Wow, seeing it live would be fantastic. Have you seen any musicals live before?
Thanks @desideratum that’s comforting. I really hope so…fingers crossed!
@desideratum I would say use khan academy. It’s the best! I haven’t looked at khan academy since october for the psat but it’s so good that i still remember the stuff for the math when I took my first practice test today from the college board)
It’s funny how I have an A+ in IB English but am scoring low on the reading section on the SAT…(and my school does NOT inflate grades). It’s really, really hard to get an A in my English class ( but then again in my class any answer is correct as long as you argue it)
Has anyone here taken the SAT Math 2? Any tips/strategies? I’ve never taken it before but I want to in May. It’s “strongly recommended” for UPenn. The only downside is the test is the same week as 3 of my AP exams.