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[quote=Anonymous]It is too soon to prep for SAT.  A lot of improvement happens over time as academic skills increase.  Much more efficient to wait until next summer at the earliest.  Many students score higher the later they take the test.

On the APs, upon further consideration (I am a PP), the number matters to the extent that affects the weighted GPA.  In a test-optional world, GPA has increased in importance, and yes I'd game it to the extent it doesn't put undue pressure on the kid.  In addition to some core subject APs (which you would try to add for rigor purposes), some APs have a reputation for being less rigorous and colleges know which ones.  But this angle I'm speaking of is not about increasing rigor, but increasing weighted GPA.  In fact, I'd specifically choose some APs that, at least at the particular high school/with a particular teacher, have a reputation for being less burdensome than others.  More GPA benefit for less work.  This may require some creativity and luck as far as finding out which teachers/classes have a lower workload at your particular high school for these "easier" APs.

This gaming is what the test-optional movement inevitably leads to.  And test-blind takes us there in a nanosecond.

It's hard to offer suggestions without knowing the specific kid.  You know your kid best.  A happy kid is much more important than any of this nonsense.  Accordingly, try to find a balance between appropriate academic challenge (for college prep), gaming (for admissions), and stress level (for health and happiness).[/quote]

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