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As mentioned in the heading of this blog, I had my SAT on the 6th of October 2018. I was very nervous about it the entire week before the exam and was constantly thinking about " how something will go bad & I'll screw everything up." And constantly telling myself "hey, don't worry nothing bad is gonna happen." And something bad did happen: a sleep-deprived mind cost me an unaffordable 20 points. 6th October 2018 : The test was on a Saturday morning. The sun was out early. I had already reached the test venue in Ranchi, a good, 20 minutes prior to the recommended time (It's always better to reach early) and was waiting for the gates to open- my test venue was DPS Ranchi- and it opened at about 7:55 AM. There were a few other test-takers as well. We went in through the main doors to encounter three teachers waiting for inspection. They verified our Admission Tickets and photo IDs ( Passport/ Aadhar Card). Once all the verification was done, we we...

Yes, your quivering cursor may feel like it is about to seal your fate, and maybe you don’t even have a clue which prompts to pick. Fortunately, all you need is one simple trick to discover the perfect prompt for you. But before I walk you through the prompt selection process, let’s quickly review the prompts themselves because half the battle is seeing through to the essential questions hiding behind the choices. Prompt #1: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. Translation: What, in your seventeen years on this earth, has helped shape the person you are today? This catch-all prompt will fit just about any subject that doesn’t fit within the confines of the other four Common App prompts. Experiences large and small are welcome, as long as they still resonate in your life to this day. I only request is that you pick a ...