Grantmom Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 DS is signed up to take the SAT tomorrow, but he really has not done much prep lately. He's been really busy with other schoolwork, and I am worried that he won't do as well as he might be able to do with even just a little more prep. He did take the PSAT, but he hasn't done any additional formal prep since then. Is it still an okay option to take it and use it as a practice? I know that many colleges say they only use the highest score, but still, don't you think they at least look at all of them? I wish it was offered more frequently. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I think he should go ahead. Is he a junior or a sophomore? I don't think colleges look badly on a first score being low, anyhow, particularly if they go up. My ds is doing his second test tomorrow. I think he's nervous for the first time (he'd done the PSAT and an AP, as well). I'm not sure if that's good or bad. He has good scores, but we'd like to see them a touch higher for scholarships. I'm afraid I'm going to oversleep! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantmom Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 He is a junior. I feel like we are running out of time. There just seem to be so many things still to squeak in and college applications are just months away, it feels like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) Just take it. Since it is tomorrow, just concentrate on your child having a good night sleep, packing everything he needs for the SAT tonight and have fun. If your child needs a better score for scholarships there is stil the June and August test dates for a 2nd attempt. Pack: Acceptable ID Admission ticket Two 2B pencils with eraser Calculator At least a drink and a snack for breaks. A light sweater if your child doesn't like cold A child was stopped for not having any acceptable ID at the test site my younger boy took at. The person at the gate checked each person's ID and admission ticket before letting them proceed to the classrooms. Good luck to your son. Edited March 11, 2017 by Arcadia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantmom Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 I tend to second guess things. Do you really think that schools who say they only consider the highest score really mean that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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