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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're considering having DD, a sophomore, do test prep this summer and take the SAT twice, on August 22nd and September 12th. That way, she would be fresh from finishing two years of Algebra II and Geometry, and could combine her best scores from the two exams into a "superscore." She'd take the SAT without taking the PSAT. DD has ADHD and has been granted accommodations (double time with frequent breaks). If she follows the traditional test schedule (tests in March and May of her junior year), she'd be doing test prep in the winter, which would coincide with her participation in two time-intensive extracurricular activities. DD is a good student, but we're worried that she won't be able to manage school, plus extracurriculars, plus test prep. On the other hand, it seems that she would lose the benefit of the PSAT warm-up if she takes the SAT this fall, and we're assuming that she'll be more mature (and will have learned more) if she takes the test later in her junior year.

We don't think DD is going to get a super-high score. She's always had a hard time with standardized tests because of her ADHD. We're also planning to apply to selective (but not highly selective) liberal arts colleges that are largely test-optional.

Has anyone had their kid take the SAT early?

(Cross-posted win the Colleges and Universities forum)[/quote]

didn't she take the PSAT sophomore year? both my kids did. if not, i would not worry about lack of psat warmup as she can take practice tests. it's great to take the test early. the only issue is her math track. kids who are not on an advanced track will not have the necsessary background.

my kids both took it early in this timeframe (they were in advanced track) and it was fantastic[/quote]

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