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Dear Tutor: “I am a junior in high school with a 3.4 average. I'll be taking my S.A.T. exam next month. I've been studying really hard, but I'm still worried. What happens if I don't do well on the test… Am I doomed?”
Answer: You can relax and take a deep breath because you are definitely not doomed. First of all, it was a great idea to sign up for the March SAT of your junior year. This should take some of the pressure off of this test since you will have an opportunity to retake the SAT either later this spring or in the fall of your senior year (or both) if you want to improve your score. Also, you said that you have been studying really hard, which is terrific. Continually practicing the strategies that your tutor has taught you, working on managing your time and learning new vocabulary words will undoubtedly ensure that you do your best come test day.
Finally, SAT scores are not the only things that count on a college application. A strong grade point average, persuasive essays and interesting extracurricular activities are also important to colleges. Remember, schools are interested in the whole applicant, not just one part of the application.
Good luck!
Alissa
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