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[quote=Anonymous]Test scores are NOT one score like 1180 or 25.  The 1180 could be a 780 and a 400 or it could be a 590 and a 590.

There are MANY schools that are LOOKING for kids with 780E/400M just like engineering schools would consider a 400E 780Math kid if the rest of their application was good enough.

"I have a kid like this (very strong GPA, AP and honors classes, great extracurriculars, great writer, etc.). However, she is a terrible test taker when it comes to PSAT and SAT tests. The largest problem is in the area of math. She went from private to public school, beginning in 9th grade. She took Algebra in 9th, Geometry in 10th, and is now taking Algebra 2 as a junior. She has a math tutor, and gets A's in math with a lot of effort. Much of the math on the SAT is Algebra 2 and pre-calc, which she hasn't learned (or is in the process of learning). Her math scores on the PSAT and practice SATs are low. Her verbal scores are much stronger. She currently has an "A" in AP Lang, and writes very well, strong comprehension, analysis, vocab., etc. The math is killing her though. What advice do you have for a kid like this? How do we find schools that take a more holistic approach to admissions?"[/quote]

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