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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The difference between a high 1300s and 1500s SAT likely shows up in sophistication of writing and speed of absorbing quantitative concepts.  That would put one at a disadvantage for taking tests and writing papers in many types of classes.

I've also noticed that people at the 700+ SAT level don't understand why it's hard for people to to score that high.  They don't really get how people didn't internalize algebra, etc.  So there's not always sympathy to be found among peers.[/quote]

Don’t underestimate disliking your major and the lack of motivation that comes with that for kids that are struggling.

My kid is at an Ivy in a STEM field and knows a decent number of kids in the major that basically hate it but the parents have decided it’s the only way to a good job.

There are classmates with 1550+ SAT scores that are struggling because you can no longer brute force through the classes and do well.  It’s not intelligence, its that they desperately want to study something else.[/quote]

And that is not very smart.  Who tries to force their kid into a major/career they won't love?  I get finances, but I'd much rather my kid major in Art History (if that's their passion) and focus on a path to a good career and instead choose a lifestyle they can support with it and be happy.  Who cares if you make $200K at age 30 if you are miserable? 
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