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[quote=Anonymous]My two cents: kid has 2 Bs freshman year and the rest are all As? Fantastic grades.

Yes, he could improve substantially with prep and yes it could make a difference in the colleges where he is admitted. Applying test optional to highly selective schools is to be avoided if at all possible. He is a rising senior? Pay for the prep yourself if you can find an independent tutor with time this late in the summer.

The bigger question isn't about who pays for a thousand or two of prep. It's about funding college with a combined HHI >300k and combined assets - there might not be any need-based financial aid from top universities and the cost is 80 to 100k per year. Have you tried the Net Price Calculators for a variety of schools? Is there a 529 plan for this kid? Is there an agreement on how college will be paid for?

If you and your ex are not prepared to afford top schools, then the question changes to what schools are affordable. Maybe that's your state flagship. Maybe that's some other state flagships on merit, which tends to increase with a higher test score.[/quote]

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