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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have the exact opposite question.  And I am genuinely not trolling.  At what point can you not worry another getting your DC’s scores up?

My sophomore had a 1440 (out of 1520) completely unprepared PSAT sophomore year— 700/760 V and 740/760 M.   That’s consistent with PSAT 9 and SSAT sore ranges, so probably not a fluke.   At that point, mid year junior PSAT scores could be well above 1500 without much effort. So, my thought was to get DC a PSAT and an SAT prep book this summer, and hav them work so practice tests, especially in heading.  Then get the PSAT done in Oct and the SAT in Nov. If the SAT score is at or above 1520-1540, then just stop.  And not worry about SAT vs ACT it trying to get the score 40 points higher. 2 SAT subject tests done today, Math 2 and history, and it would be great to let DC focus on junior year grades, AP tests and college applications, with SATs out of the way.

Is 1500 plus SAT realistic based in the sophomore year PSAT?  Is there a point where the SAT score is just fine and the kid can stop?  If so, what is that number?  Or should DC fight for every point?  Is a 1540 vs a 1560 vs a 1580 going to matter? [/quote]

Either you're humble bragging, completely clueless, or have a real problem.  Of course a 1500 is sufficient -- it's at the high end of every college in the country.  Even top colleges essentially stop looking at the test scores after you hit 1400 or so, and most are fine with 1300s if everything else is really strong.  Grades and course selection matter much more to selective colleges than small differences on the SAT.  DCUM parents aren't going to believe this, but it's absolutely true.  [/quote]

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