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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, retaking the test with 35 to get 36 may actually do more damage at the process of application. My kid with the score 34 and 4.0/4.4 GPA got to several IVYs and few other highly competitive colleges.

Colleges will see how many times your kid took the test, and they will see all his scores. Seeing a kid retaking from 35 to 36 may raise some eyebrows, and they might assume the kid got some issues. [/quote]

Thank you for the great insight. Signed OP[/quote]

I suppose that you are being sarcastic, although I can't be sure.  The PP's comment actually did provide two insights.  One, a 36 isn't necessarily any more worthwhile than a 35, or even a 34.  Two, taking the test after getting a 35 may seem nuts to some people, including admission officers.

Don't ask for advice if you aren't willing to listen to it without responding with sarcastic comments.

Here is my advice:  Dial it down and take it easy.  I am concerned that the vibes that you (and indirectly your husband) are giving to the readers in this forum you are also giving to your son.  The vibes do not seem healthy.  
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OP here.  It was not sarcastic. Your input is valuable and sensible. What nobody seems to recall is that my original post stated that I do not agree with retesting. I did point out the grade inflation issue because you just can’t compare many private students’ courseload with public students. The offerings and cultures are starkly different in many cases.  Sorry for those who took offense, because it was not meant to be so.  I was really hoping to see more posts like yours.

I also agree that my DH needs to dial down. He is obsessed with test scores. I can’t talk sense in him because he is so adamant on this. And this is someone who is generally laid back.[/quote]

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