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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What do you mean, they demand all test scores? How would they know you took them? If they want kids to take an SAT test, sure, then you give them the score. But how would they know you took it several times - can you just ask the College Board to disclose just the one you prefer? Same for AP exams: can you just release the scores that reflect well on you? [/quote]

NP here.  They require you send all.  You would be lying on your application if you did not.  Personally,  I think all colleges should require that.  There is a big difference between a kid who takes the SAT 23 times (I saw a kid’s post on Reddit who said he did this) to get to a 1600 and a kid who takes it once or twice.  The scores are inflated, which increases pressure, because of this nonsense.  Let’s make people show what’s going on behind the curtain so all of the insanity is exposed and the colleges can see what they are really getting.

It sounded like OP’s concern was more about AP exams, though.[/quote]

I agree with you.  No problem with sending all scores, I understand that and actually agree with that for sure.  I do have a problem with APs.  The classes are supposed to be taught in a consistent manner, but they are not.  Mine have had to self-prep for AP exams because the course work did not prepare them.  Mine made strategic decisions to take some but not all AP exams because of this.  Even when their teachers expressed surprise, bc they were among the very top students in the class.  For those who are willing to do what it takes, honestly I wish them the best.  Mine have made their choices to preserve their health while still excelling in classes.  All best.[/quote]

Agree about the lack of consistency. One of DC’s subject teachers was out for the half of the year. The teacher had a long term sub with whom he consistently communicated, but it wasn’t the same. Then it was a sprint through third quarter to try to make up ground. DC wanted to go for it and took the test anyway. It didn’t go great, as an adult would have expected. But of course we still encouraged DC’s risk taking and no way would we have said that we didn’t believe in DC. But that story won’t travel with the scores, so why shouldn’t DC have the option to not report?[/quote]

JFC, just choose a different school.  No one is entitled to any one school - and the kid won't get into the school they think they will get into, any way.  The results will always be different than you expect, and that is okay.  They aren't going to change the rules for you, so pick a different school.

I wish someone would have told us that with our first choice - stop putting so much pressure on your kid. [/quote]

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