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Reply to "Taking the SAT/ACT"

I skimmed the responses and apologize if I am repeating something. 

ACT, if you're good at science, take it.  If not, the science component can really skew the score in the negative. 

Depending on the level of math you son is taking as a sophomore, it might make sense to take it in the spring.  You want them to have completed Algebra 2 if possible because there is a lot of that on the SAT. If he's taking it this year, have him take it while it's fresh.

Test prep is key.  One daughter did Kaplan classes at school. Did well. The second daughter did an online course which was FaceTime and met every Sunday for about 6 weeks from 1-4 pm I think. She did fine, neither girls lit it up but got in the high 1200s.

Son did a tutor mostly for the writing component and the test strategy.  he nailed it first go-round with a 1300.  We made him take it again and he got it again.

Time management and test strategy are really important. 

So, depending on your kid, there are lots of ways to approach it. Superscore can be a savior.  Most schools do it, but there are still some that do not. Georgetown is one I recall.

Best of luck!!

 

 

 

 

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