How Many Times Should I Take the SAT/ACT?
Do colleges care how many times I take the SAT or ACT? How many attempts is too many? How can I calculate my goal score?
Do colleges care how many times I take the SAT or ACT? How many attempts is too many? How can I calculate my goal score?
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