I would not include the test optional scores based on this information.

Is the teenager homeschooled? Does the student have advanced math courses and physics on the transcript? Is the math portion of the SAT solid? In general, I would not report these scores for admission. I would research the average SAT/ACT for admission at the school to confirm this. I would consider serious focused test prep to improve the SAT, if I felt the scores were needed-- which I generally do for homeschooled students. Also, I would investigate the issue with test taking. Engineering programs have difficult exams. Is it just test taking in the SAT/ACT setting that the student struggles with or is it test taking overall?

I have had to make mid year changes for my 2019 senior and will again this year for my current senior. In 2019, son's school did require the mid year report. I provided a letter with brief explanation and updated transcript and course descriptions. This year, son's school does not require the mid year report. I also did not provide course descriptions for him/this school like I usually do (not needed). I will update his final transcript with the correct course work. If at all in doubt, call admissions for your son's first choice school (at minimum) and ask how they prefer this situation handled. Hth!

I am so, so sorry. 💔

Amazing!! Congratulations to all! 💗💗 Beautiful babies and wonderful story.

Wondering if anyone has any suggestions/schools come to mind: Child #5 (son) high school junior I am struggling to create /bring suggestions to him for his college applications list. 760 Math/680 English =SAT (first and only time taking it so far) Think he is capable of 700+ on ERW. Not sure if it matters/if he should retake in March. Very strong in Math and Computer programming (in AP Comp Sci A) this year. Probably headed to Computer Science/Cybersecurity or Computer Engineering. Extracurriculars: working on Eagle Scout, Viola (lessons and regional youth orchestra), ballet (Nutcracker Prince this year), high school youth group Christian faith and practice Very smart, easy going personality, doesn't do well under lots of pressure and overloaded schedule. Older four siblings #1graduated Messiah honors program 2022, #2 graduating this Spring Lehigh University (apply to dental school in May),#3 sophomore Lehigh University Computer Science and Business, #4 Freshman at our local community college, most likely will transfer to Messiah after next year (dance and accounting, prob). son #3 (and my nephew)were waitlisted at Case Western admission cycle 2021(Early Action) and then went ED2 at Lehigh. So, I don't have a good vibe about Case. Messiah and Lehigh are on the list. Wanting to explore some options his siblings haven't attended. Grove City doesn't have any dance for men. He is not sure how prominent a role he wants ballet to have in college, at this point. Thank you for any thoughts, suggestions. We live in the Mid-Atlantic region (near the East Coast). -Rebecca

Ruth, Thank you for your post! This would by my son's dream: he is definitely interested in elite mathematics and IMO and began creating a study plan for himself to get ready. He is thinking about creating an Olympiad Math Club-- He would love your son's experience, even though we know it is international! Local schools are inaccessible to us as homeschoolers. We are not permitted to participate in any of the public school activities. I do not know if the private school or charter schools would be open to homeschoolers- and we don't know how to find the population who would be interested in this level of elite mathematics. Thank you so much! -Rebecca

To answer your question: What would you do if you were me? I would keep her enrolled in the class. More below! First, I have experienced my daughter (who I write about below) who has a learning disability doing exceptionally well with live online classes with excellent tutors. Especially helpful-- because she can go back and re watch the lectures when she needs to and everything is in writing and easy for her to find. The best thing I ever did for her in high school was provide her with explicit instruction. Your daughter's success with Memoria Press Online truly should be a great comfort/confirmation, in my opinion. Question: How severe is the dyslexia and how profound is her difficulty with phonemes (sounds)? French is not recommended for dyslexics because of the sound difficulties. I would not be afraid of this class, and I would keep your daughter enrolled (depending on your answers to the above questions). My DD with a severe language learning disability and some dyslexic deficits (but not phonemes (sound issues) or memory problems) also really, really wanted to learn French. We had an educational psychologist offer to write us a note excusing us from the high school graduation language requirement; she didn't think my daughter would be able to learn a foreign language. Another professional told us it was virtually impossible to ever truly get a waiver for foreign language. After considering everything, and her own desire and work ethic--I enrolled her in French at The Potter's School. I enrolled her -- her junior year of high school after we had done a lot (A LOT) of remediation and intervention in language skills and language arts. She took two years of French there--- with great success. The first year she got an honorable mention in the National French Exam and this past year (her senior year) she earned a Bronze Medal (French 2 level). That Bronze medal means more than any perfect score to her and to me because it is her triumph-- her grit, determination, perseverance, hard work-- she worked harder than anyone. It was so worth it. I still cry thinking about it. So, I realize my response I think is different than the majority on this thread-- but this is my BTDT experience. I am SO glad I enrolled my daughter online. I hope this helps! -- Note-- one of my ten year old daughters is severely dyslexic-- she is affected in phonemes, working memory, and more. I do not know what I would do if it was her-- I will have to wait and see what her desire is when she is ready for ninth grade-- and I do think I would encourage her to choose a language that is known to be accessible for dyslexics-- but I will still enroll her online with an expert tutor! For my family, learning a foreign language at home is the last possible resort based on my experience with three older children (already graduated- now adults- 19, 21, 22). So, it is totally a student by student and family by family choice. -Rebecca

Thank you so much! Sharing all of this with my son and researching. He has a practice plan in place using the AMC (old) exams, just as you stated @daijobu. Thank you for all the links. One of our concerns was finding interested students/strong math candidates, so keeping everything in mind. -Rebecca

I have a rising 9th grader (child number 6 of 9) who participated on a homeschool MathCounts team this past season (2021-22). He did well, joining the team late when they needed another team member, and placed into the State Math competition. He just finished honors geometry and his interest in math has really taken a deep dive forward. He has expressed interest in preparing for the AMC math competitions and is currently enrolled in AOPS Intro to Number theory and doing very well. He will take a rigorous honors level Algebra 2 for 9th grade and has planned out AOPS coursework to include Olympiad Geometry. We talked about starting a "Mathlete" Club or team but really have no idea how or what to do. He is also interested in the HMMT math competitions. Has anyone done this and could offer suggestions or advice? He is willing and able to spearhead this but just thought I would ask the Hive as this is completely new terrain for me. Note: I do not have the math mind and could not be the coach as far as a coach who can work solutions, etc. to the problems and help students understand the math. I can certainly support and provide adult supervision and so forth-- but I really am out of my league with math. I use expert tutors for high school math after much experience (as of this year, I have four students who have graduated my homeschool). Thank you for your help! -Rebecca

This is delightful and so helpful! Thank you! Beautiful job and love the personal touches and details for each.❤️ -Rebecca

I would encourage her that is not a good reason to pursue a dance degree, which has a lot of academic school/class requirements along with dance training/classes. I would assess what her other strengths are to help her craft a future plan. The plan can include dance, but also needs to include a pathway that will enable her to successfully provide for herself. Flexible options like bookkeeper, graphic designer, business (social media marketing, accounting) Physical therapy assistant (if she is okay with science classes), sports medicine...for example. The community college offers pathways for all of the above.

This is good to know. Thank you! Thank you for this. I was also considering Udemy or other online self tutorials. I will check this out. -Rebecca

The Potter's School (TPS) - they offer French through the AP level. We can't use them anymore.

Thanks for the great advice. I also scoured the Foreign Language thread that is pinned above. I got on the wait list for WTM and enrolled in the French Culture club. I also reached out to CLRC. What a great provider!! They were so responsive and wonderful. I had never explored their offerings before. CLRC might be able to work something out for my son. The one thought I had with AIM academy is that the class is only for one hour one time a week and my student has been used to 3+ hours of French interaction/instruction each week plus the work he does on his own to study/homework/learn... so it seemed like not enough for him. Grateful for this board! -Rebecca