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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Take her to some schools this summer, then when she starts the wants. wants. wants.  have her retake the tests.

Getting her into a college is one thing, getting her to work hard after she gets accepted is another.  It sounds like the tail is wagging the dog.  I have a bright child that will manipulate me just like your daughter...

Honestly if she is unable to bring the scores up, then a smaller school may be what is best for her.[/quote]
She prefers a smaller learning environment because it's easier to contribute to discussions and she's intimidated by large crowds. [/quote]

A desire for smaller schools has nothing to do with test scores. Plenty of NMF students prefer small schools for the same reason the OP's DD does. And certainly there are plenty of mediocre students who prefer a large college environment.

Please read "colleges that change lives." Also, get the the Fiske guide to colleges. There are plenty of good options for her. Have her find some that sound appealing with a middle SAT range she fits easily into. Visit and see what she thinks. If she decides she wants to aim higher, she can retake the SATs.

Also consider whether her SAT scores are relatively in line with her grades or comparatively low. If her record looks stronger without the SATs, she should look closely at test optional schools.[/quote]

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