Hispanic Student Working Full Time and High School

Applying to College Hispanic Students
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<p>Yes, 2100 would be a good target. The lowest I usually recommend for a first gen, disadvantaged, low income, etc. student is about 600 per section for selective schools; this would require the school give the student a bump based their background. 700 per section makes you a generally competitive candidate at any school and 750+ is excellent.</p>

<p>Be sure to ask your GC for fee waivers for both taking the tests and sending scores. If you want help with self studying, look at the xiggi and/or silverturtle threads on the SAT Prep forum. A summary of the xiggi method is here:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice-39.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice-39.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Help on the essay is here:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice-49.html#post1061498705[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice-49.html#post1061498705&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>I think you should tell your GC and teachers whenever you feel comfortable.</p>