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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You need to figure out what your college budget is and then let your kid know. If $ is no object, great. But if you are limited to public schools, and private schools that will meet your demonstrated need and/or offer merit $, you need to let her know that. This will shape the list of schools you consider.

Other than that, nothing is more important that taking a rigorous course of study in Grade 11 and doing very well. She can always add an extra-curricular or 2, but the truth is that if she isn't already highly engaged in something and on track for a meaningful leadership position, then the extra-curricular probably won't matter much.

Also, figuring out a testing schedule is a great idea. [b]Only reason to take Subject Test in Grade 10 is if she is in an AP class this year, and can use final AP exam prep as Subject Test prep[/b].[/quote]

Thank you for this! (I'm not the OP but have a 10th grader.)

Can someone explain how to choose which subject tests to take? Should they be in areas in which the child might major? OR areas in which she/he happens to test well, regardless of whether she is interested in pursuing that subject area ever again?

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