Top this SAT Score!

How old (grade) is she MM? Some of Jackie's friends tested last year as 7th graders. We didn't have her do that. Not sure about this year?

They say it is good to take it a couple times, 'cause most will do better 2nd time around. But beyond that I've heard it isn't always advised. I should keep up with this stuff better, I guess, as time will fly by.

I am laughing so much about this one! My daughter takes her 1st SAT next month. Should I show her this Before or After? :funn:

(Next sentiment: Be Afraid! Very Afraid!)

I didn't take the SAT's. I took the ACT once, after a Panic show...and then got what I needed to get into Auburn. Tests are so overrated. :clap_1:

Fyl is in her junior year. She took the PSAT earlier this year. Lots of her friends are taking special classes in how to take the SAT to get really good scores. I'm afraid we are bucking the trend because we don't think that is necessary to hook a good college.

Fyl is at a college prep school to start with, is never off the High Honor roll (PM me if you want to know her GPA ;-) ) and is involved in many activities. From what we've heard, colleges look at the whole package and the SAT is only one of the many components. The MerDaughter is confident enough to wing the SAT without stressing out about it.

Oh, by the way, she didn't know all the answers to that test! When I asked her the "varicose" question, she said, "Let's see, Veri means truth, so...." :roll:

Kimmi! That's the way the MerFamily thinks! You summed it up perfectly.

Mermaid. You know where this thread is going to end up right?

I didn't take the SAT's. I took the ACT once, after a Panic show...and then got what I needed to get into Auburn. Tests are so overrated. :clap_1:

When I was at Auburn, I drove from SoWal straight to my class, with sand still stuck on my legs, took my final, and drove straight back. I think I made a 42.

I took school very lightly. Parrothead74 on the other hand is a brain. He manages to play football, lacrosse, ect and maintain a ridiculously high GPA. Get this. Ole Gussie almost took his car away for making a B! That said...there is something to be said for really working in school. I didn't really, but then again, I'm not a brain surgeon. And I'm fine with that. I had funn in my 5 years of college. I'd do it again and not change a thing.

You're like my son who is at his first year in college. I've come to the conclusion, though, that there are many kinds of smart. Alex in high school was always an equal opportunity student. On his report card, he'd bring home every letter in the alphabet from A to F. We nearly tore our hair out. But you know what, he's absolutely brilliant in other ways. So what if he's not "book smart." He's a wonderful human being and well-rounded. Just like you are, Kimmi.

Fyl is our book smart kid but I could tell you bimbo stories that would make you fall on the floor laughing.

So you tell me why we or anyone should brag or stress about the SAT? In the scheme of things, it's a cosmic pindrop.

You're like my son who is at his first year in college. I've come to the conclusion, though, that there are many kinds of smart. Alex in high school was always an equal opportunity student. On his report card, he'd bring home every letter in the alphabet from A to F. We nearly tore our hair out. But you know what, he's absolutely brilliant in other ways. So what if he's not "book smart." He's a wonderful human being and well-rounded. Just like you are, Kimmi.

Fyl is our book smart kid but I could tell you bimbo stories that would make you fall on the floor laughing.

So you tell me why we or anyone should brag or stress about the SAT? In the scheme of things, it's a cosmic pindrop.

Now this is a topic I can really yak about! First off...A students work for C students! Not always, but the jest of it is...there is more to a person than grades. The SAT prep and private college guidance "expert" are two things I wish I had purchased stock in here. I understand parents wanting to give their child oppotunity, but this has caused a domino effect. Some start and then others catch wind and this being a very competitive world, everyone is lined up and signing up for extra help! Some of these kids are so stressed out trying to be what some colleges "want"...this well-rounded robot, that they forget to be themselves. I have stated earlier that these are the same parents that tick off their child's scores like it was their latest "killing" in the stock market. Very sad to me. I will admit we TRIED to get male spawn interested in some self paced help for the SAT....WHAT A JOKE ON US! It was like pulling teeth to get him to go! UGH! Lots of kids go willingly and have the spirit to want to beat the test, but mine had other things to do!!! Dam* Rita...so sorry...I am off the soapbox! Don't worry...be Happy!

Now this is a topic I can really yak about! First off...A students work for C students! Not always, but the jest of it is...there is more to a person than grades. The SAT prep and private college guidance "expert" are two things I wish I had purchased stock in here. I understand parents wanting to give their child oppotunity, but this has caused a domino effect. Some start and then others catch wind and this being a very competitive world, everyone is lined up and signing up for extra help! Some of these kids are so stressed out trying to be what some colleges "want"...this well-rounded robot, that they forget to be themselves. I have stated earlier that these are the same parents that tick off their child's scores like it was their latest "killing" in the stock market. Very sad to me. I will admit we TRIED to get male spawn interested in some self paced help for the SAT....WHAT A JOKE ON US! It was like pulling teeth to get him to go! UGH! Lots of kids go willingly and have the spirit to want to beat the test, but mine had other things to do!!! Dam* Rita...so sorry...I am off the soapbox! Don't worry...be Happy!

You can stay on your box all you want Miss Kitty!
:?: For a bright student, would the only reason to test early or twice be to get a feel for the type of questions and become more comfortable with the test?

Texas schools spend a huge amount of time preparing kids for TAKS testing. There is only the end of the school year to teach the things the teachers want to teach. It has to be very frustrating to have knowledge and be excited about certain topics but not have time to teach it.

How old (grade) is she MM? Some of Jackie's friends tested last year as 7th graders. We didn't have her do that. Not sure about this year?

They say it is good to take it a couple times, 'cause most will do better 2nd time around. But beyond that I've heard it isn't always advised. I should keep up with this stuff better, I guess, as time will fly by.

Will is taking the SAT as a 7th grader this year through the Duke U. Talent ID Program. We are not making him- he wants to. He took a modified ACT as a 6th grader and did well, and next year he will take the ACT. These tests keep his interest because they are challenging for his age level- and it is mostly the format that is challenging. The SAT and ACT are so different from any other acheievement or state tests, that it is good practice to take them a few times just to practice with the "foreign" test formats. If your child doesn't mind taking these tests, and the pressure is off, I think there is much to be gained-most importantly, what to expect.

Thanks jdarg! Jackie started getting the Duke University stuff in 4th grade (for math) and we would have had her do that as it seems like a good extra enrichment, but she wasn't the least bit interested so we didn't push it.
Appreciate your input.

He's shy on top of smart, so he kinda "flies under the radar" in school. We have to keep on top of keeping him interested and getting him into things that will bring him some recognition, because he will not seek it himself. When he excels at something and people notice, you can see him gaining more and more confidence.