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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. He's only taken the SAT once so far, but it was in 1100's, so low for this area. [/quote]

he is taking almost all APs and got 1100? what did he get on his AP exams? 2s? 1100 is low for any area[/quote]

This is what I keep wondering. People on DCUM post that their kids have high GPAs ( 4.2 etc) and say they have a 28 ACT or a 1250 SAT. How is it possible to get such a high GPA and bomb these tests? They can get 95% on a precalc test but a low score in the SAT math section? Are kids in some schools just allowed to retake tests to get higher scores? Or turn in assignments and homework late? How is this high of a GPA and low test scores even possible? If your kid has test anxiety or “doesn’t test well” - how do they get good grades in high school? My kid has tests and quizzes that make up 80% -100% of his grades. [/quote]

Many high schools allow multiple taking of tests and late homework assignments are often not penalized. Some districts eliminated 90-100 etc. grading and many high schools do not report disciplinary actions to colleges.

In addition, fake diagnosis/prescriptions for ADHD is rampant and many HS kids are getting special 'accommodations' they do not need such as additional time for tests and assignments etc.    [/quote]

But with an ADHD diagnosis they would get extra time on the SAT and ACT too. Why are they still scoring low? [/quote]

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