SAT Prep for a low-scoring student

[Anonymous]

I'm looking for SAT test prep companies or individuals who would be good for a student who isn't a great student, but wants to play college football and needs to get a certain SAT score for college entry (900 I think).

So the needs are different than those of a student trying to score 1200 or 1500. Parents are not sure how he will score (first test is in May) but don't think 900 is likely on the first try.

Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

We used Applerouth, DS raised by 200 points

[Anonymous]

Capital Educatirs groups kids based upon where they are starting from and where their gaps are (like do they just need refreshing or did they not learn the concepts the first time). I think they could help your child.

[Anonymous]

khan academy has SAT prep now

[Anonymous]

Why can’t said athlete apply test-optional like a non-athlete could?

Also, if you are concerned before the kid has even taken a test that he won’t be able to score a 900, then there is something going on that should be addressed before he heads off for college - learning style, necessary academic accommodations, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why can’t said athlete apply test-optional like a non-athlete could?

Also, if you are concerned before the kid has even taken a test that he won’t be able to score a 900, then there is something going on that should be addressed before he heads off for college - learning style, necessary academic accommodations, etc.

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I’m not a big fan of how standardized testing is run but someone who can’t manage a 4 digit SAT score should seriously reconsider going to college or take remedial education classes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why can’t said athlete apply test-optional like a non-athlete could?

Also, if you are concerned before the kid has even taken a test that he won’t be able to score a 900, then there is something going on that should be addressed before he heads off for college - learning style, necessary academic accommodations, etc.

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I’m not a big fan of how standardized testing is run but someone who can’t manage a 4 digit SAT score should seriously reconsider going to college or take remedial education classes

I would agree with this macro-aggression.

[Anonymous]

Do they have the money to pay for private tutoring? We used Arborbridge, but it was quite expensive. Even if they can’t afford the full package, Arborbridge, and most tutoring firms, will do a free practice exam and provide a detailed analysis of exactly where the gaps are without charge. That could be a good place to start.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why can’t said athlete apply test-optional like a non-athlete could?

Also, if you are concerned before the kid has even taken a test that he won’t be able to score a 900, then there is something going on that should be addressed before he heads off for college - learning style, necessary academic accommodations, etc.

Student has an IEP. Parents are not very college/test prep savvy. I am the one assuming the student is not likely to score 900 without prep.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why can’t said athlete apply test-optional like a non-athlete could?

Also, if you are concerned before the kid has even taken a test that he won’t be able to score a 900, then there is something going on that should be addressed before he heads off for college - learning style, necessary academic accommodations, etc.

+1
I’m not a big fan of how standardized testing is run but someone who can’t manage a 4 digit SAT score should seriously reconsider going to college or take remedial education classes

I would agree with this macro-aggression.

College is where college football is played, though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm looking for SAT test prep companies or individuals who would be good for a student who isn't a great student, but wants to play college football and needs to get a certain SAT score for college entry (900 I think).

So the needs are different than those of a student trying to score 1200 or 1500. Parents are not sure how he will score (first test is in May) but don't think 900 is likely on the first try.

Thoughts?

A high school math teacher who teaches SAT prep as well.

[Anonymous]

Have the student take a sample SAT and a sample ACT. One of my kids had an IEP and scored in the 900s on the SAT and earned a 30 on the ACT. That was good enough for the colleges he wanted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why can’t said athlete apply test-optional like a non-athlete could?

Also, if you are concerned before the kid has even taken a test that he won’t be able to score a 900, then there is something going on that should be addressed before he heads off for college - learning style, necessary academic accommodations, etc.

+1
I’m not a big fan of how standardized testing is run but someone who can’t manage a 4 digit SAT score should seriously reconsider going to college or take remedial education classes

I would agree with this macro-aggression.

College is where college football is played, though.

Paying that much money to play football? What is the point? Is it really going to manifest into a career?
Low tier "colleges" sure know how to milk these mostly poor families.

[Anonymous]

With a ~450 on each section of the SAT, the child will probably be placed into remedial math & English courses their first year, if not based on the SAT them on the Accuplacer. Which is what is best for the student (not saying they’re a bad PERSON).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why can’t said athlete apply test-optional like a non-athlete could?

Also, if you are concerned before the kid has even taken a test that he won’t be able to score a 900, then there is something going on that should be addressed before he heads off for college - learning style, necessary academic accommodations, etc.

+1
I’m not a big fan of how standardized testing is run but someone who can’t manage a 4 digit SAT score should seriously reconsider going to college or take remedial education classes

I would agree with this macro-aggression.

College is where college football is played, though.

Paying that much money to play football? What is the point? Is it really going to manifest into a career?
Low tier "colleges" sure know how to milk these mostly poor families.

Yes actually there are a gazillion jobs for football players .. playing and not playing , plus free tutoring and support in college.

Non athlete parents have no clue that advantage of an average student has if they are an athlete.