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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  The student told me that he does not want to sit for the October SAT because nowadays colleges look at all of your SAT scores (unlike back when I applied 100 years ago and you could report your best scores only, even if that meant verbal from one test and math from another test) - and he does not think he will be fully prepared for the October SAT.  [/quote]

Actually it's reversed. Back in the day there was no score choice (not really needed anyway since so few took it more than once). Now there is score choice and schools are happy to take the highest score since it makes them look good.

The PSAT is fine as a 10th or 11th grader but it's not the same as the SAT (shorter, somewhat easier questions) so I would have him take the real SAT twice. Alternatively, or maybe in addition to, he could do a timed, scored practice test. Lots of test prep places do these and they are definitely worthwhile. You also have the benefit of getting the results right away and seeing where you did well or less well so you can focus your prep.

How did he not take the PSAT? At our public school the kids take it starting in 9th grade. It's not optional.

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