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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Have her try the ACT, [/b]some kids just do better on one vs the other. Also, don’t sweat it- there are hundreds of fantastic schools that are test optional. My oldest is a strong test taker, 35 ACT, younger sibling took a practice ACT & SAT, scores were meh. Trust me, my oldest is not way more intelligent than his sister, he just tests better. Younger sibling has OCD which causes her to overthink material on tests- someday she’ll be an amazing scientist because of her attention to detail, it doesn’t serve her well on those tests. Standardized tests measure processing speed, GPA measures executive function. Some kids just think and process information differently, and that’s ok. D26 decided not to pursue test prep and instead focus on her grades and ECs, she’s already been accepted to her EA schools with Presidential scholarships and is excited about college. Talk with your DD’s counselor about whether it’s worth trying to nudge scores up a relatively small amount while also focusing on apps and grades, your DD already has very strong stats. [/quote]

This. Both of my kids did better on the ACT. Your high school counselor should have already tested her on both and provided guidance. Ask.[/quote]

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