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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I need some perspective and kindness please.

I just received sophomore DD’s scores and they are very low (as in “not on track for college” according to the College Board low). She doesn’t know yet and I’m wondering if I should break the news or let her find out on her own. She has extreme test anxiety and despite her accommodations, the school messed up and she didn’t receive them. She panicked on the test and left whole sections blank. I had the option to throw out the results, but I didn’t and now I regret it. My husband says to forget about it, but I’m pretty anxious too.

Where do we go from here? How can I help her prepare without freaking her out more? She’s a good student (mostly As in honors/AP) but a terrible test taker, obviously. We had her tested for learning disabilities years ago but received a diagnosis of anxiety instead. I’m at a loss.[/quote]

My son, too.  I think he got 830.  Is "on track for college" in reading, but not math.

I am not telling him, but if he asks, I will spin the positive.   I think many kids will have lower than usual scores this year because of some COVID learning loss.   But my kid knows he does poorly on standardized tests in general, so it won't be much of a surprise to him.

I will say I was a great test taker and could do better than what my knowledge base should support.   Test taking is a skill in itself, and there are programs you can take to get better at it.   I won't put that pressure on my kid for a variety of reasons, but other kids may be motivated to learn this skillset.   You know your kid -- but this might be a helpful stepping stone before SATs.  [/quote]

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