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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The only reason to study for the 10th grade PSAT is if you are going to use it as a qualifying score for some thing else this year.

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Like what?[/quote]

Not exactly the same, but DD had her 10th grade PSAT listed on recruiting profile for her sport, along with her GPA.  
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We have a strong test taker and are not taking the PSAT due to a desire to avoid college stress in 10th and enjoy just being in HS.  Our school advised that 10th grade scores do not get reported anywhere.   If, however, you host your own twitter or sports YouTube channel or whatever with all of your stats to get recruited, perhaps this is useful if you do well enough.  Seems like sort of a very limited use IMO.  [/quote]

IMO this is a mistake unless your kid has a real reason to avoid taking the test. The practice helps. No need to stress about it. [/quote]

Thanks.  Child will have full test prep and tutor for the actual SATs and is a strong test taker.  We value freedom from the college stress which is coming.   Cannot imagine telling my child to not stress when spending 3 or 4 hours trapped in some cafeteria taking a test on a fall weekend.  Seems like there is no other possible reaction; I am not saying kids are freaking out but seriously what do you expect?   Taking such exams is by definition a stressful experience.  My child will have plenty of time to practice when it will matter.  So, I guess I am telling you that I think you are the one making a mistake?[/quote]

It's not on a fall weekend. They take it during the school day. If your kid opts out, they will just be sitting around doing nothing while all their classmates take it. [/quote]

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