1. The tests go back to the college board to be graded. The scores go up in about one or two months after--the scores will be up online before they mail them, but they will mail you a copy.

/All/ your test scores are recorded with the same record, so when you send them to a college, they'll see every test you've taken. However, almost all will take the top scores for any given test.

2. If you think you did badly, you can cancel your scores before leaving the testing center. After you leave, you can't cancel them.

3. I've never heard anything about this--they don't grade the tests on a curve.

Many public libraries have books of famous quotations in stock, and they're rarely ever checked out. They're generally ordered by topic, so it's easy to find ones that will fit common essay themes. Pick a few out, and then memorize them so you'll have a few in stock. Einstein will never do you wrong, I've found. Or Benjamin Franklin.

Many and varied. They want to see someone who is involved in their community--it's a good indication of someone who will be an active member in their college community. They like community service a lot, too, and they also like to see dedication to activities, as well as leadership positions.

ED applications are generally due around early or mid November, which means yes, you do need all your tests taken by then. October your senior year is the last testing time for ED, generally.

And yes, classes do count in your senior year. Colleges that aren't on rolling admissions will look at your first semester transcript for senior year in their decision, and whatever school you choose to go to will be sent your second-semester transcript. There's a legend that you can slide the second half of senior year--it's not true. Colleges can revoke admission based on a poor second-semester transcript, or put you on academic probation for your first college semester.

AP credits depend on the college. Most colleges will give you credit for a 4 or 5, although some will only give you credit for a 5. Many will send out a brochure that says what they will give credit for. I believe that you can send your test scores, and they'll figure out what to give you credit for, but again, that may vary at some schools.

Well, if you can turn out a really good essay, get good test scores, and show that you're no longer slacking, you've got a chance. You should take the SAT ASAP--many state universities will still take applications through the beginning of summer, though finding housing may be an issue at this point. It /is/ possible, although it will require a considerable amount of work.

Anyway, there's no harm in trying, right? Apply, and see what happens. You can always transfer from a community college later--plenty of people do that.

You might consider the Claremont Colleges (Pomona, Harvey Mudd, Scripps, Claremont McKenna, Pitzer). All of them are great schools with reputations for turning out alums with great leadership skills. Plus, it has one heck of a view and a nice little college town.

I'm personally fond of:
-Sweet Temptation, Lillix
-Irresistiblement, Wildside
-Invincible, Pat Benatar

All three are great songs to dance to! (The second one is from a Dance Dance Revolution mix, in fact...)

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