Here are a few tips on how to tailor your application so you have the best chance for success:

1) Write the college essay you were going to write–without excuses like “I don’t test well.”
2) Your high-school guidance counselor can weigh in.
3) If there’s an optional essay part of the application, write it!
4) Use online resources. Both the College Board and Princeton Review websites offer full-length practice tests.

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