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[quote=Anonymous][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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Just take the Subject Test in whichever subjects your child is likely to score best. That being said, the curves on the Math and Science Subject tests are insane. 800s only get you 88th percentile on Math 2. Also, language percentiles are destroyed by native speakers who take the Subject Test.

To me, it's a natural that if your kid is taking AP US History (for example) and doing well, have them take the SAT II in US History right after taking the AP US History Exam. English is another good one, if your kid scores well on the SAT I Verbal/Critical Reading.[/quote]

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