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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kids with no accommodations should start voluntarily disclosing that.[/quote]

And kids that don’t test prep ... a 32 with no prep is way more impressive than a 34 with years of prep.[/quote]

Bragging about being lazy on a college application isn't a good idea.  I'd take the kid who studied and got the 34 over the kid who didn't and got a 32.  I'd assume one has work ethic and one doesn't.[/quote]

Sorry your kid can't learn.in the classroom and needs a private tutor to teach him/her/them. You should disclose to colleges that your child is inept at learning in a traditional way.

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My kid has never had a tutor for anything and did well on the PSAT with no prep.  I'm on this forum because college applications are fast approaching.  I'm saying this as a potential employer.  I would not be impressed by a student bragging about not studying for an important test.  My kids will not have private tutors for the SAT, but I will expect them to do a review book.  My philosophy in life is you do your best, and work ethic is important.  I didn't think my child needed to prep for the PSAT in ninth grade because I also don't buy into the rat race of taking these tests in lowers and lower grades.  I know people are sensitive about others spending thousands on prep for their kids, but I don't think prep is bad.  I also don't begrudge those who have the resources to get private tutors for their kids.  They have decided that spending that money on tutors is a good use of family resources, and I've decided it isn't.  My kids' aptitude and our family decisions will impact where they land. If you're worried about your very smart kid being outperformed by over tutored kids, have your kid prep more.  A really bright kid doesn't need a private tutor to excel.[/quote]

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