Anonymous
11/07/2021 00:44
Subject: Retake High SAT?
Anonymous wrote:Junior is being told by peers to re-take SAT, he and I think it's bad advice and would only do so if he needs it to for NMSF (PSAT scores not in yet and SAT was taken end of sophomore year). He has ruled out apply to CS at Carnegie Mellon because 25th-75th percentile is 800-800 (only school where this is the case) and feels it is too much of a pressure cooker school. Son"s score 1530 (790 M 730E).
Isn't 99% good enough? Is there a difference between a 1530 and a 1550 or a 1530 and 1600? He will be applying as math or CS major and the rest of his application is excellent.
This is a joke or troll post, right?
Ha ha. 1530 will get him into any school, including HYPS, except maybe CM because they are into this 800 math score thing. But 790 on math is pretty close, so CM is still in the running for him.
If he enjoys taking tests, and you enjoy throwing away money, wow, well go right ahead! Take it zillions of times until he gets a perfect 1600. Then watch the college rejections roll in, and they will because anyone who focuses so much on getting a perfect SAT score is an idiot.
Anonymous
11/06/2021 22:08
Subject: Retake High SAT?
Anonymous wrote:I am white, and over the years with 3 kids going through our public magnet program I have had multiple families with family ancestry from countries other than Europe share their child's scores with me. I was surprised at first, but I also think maybe it is more taboo in my culture to share scores. I think people should be careful about categorizing people who do share their scores as "hyper-competitive" or other dog whistle racist terms.
The vast majority of DC's cohort who do not share scores are kids of non-European ancestry. So not sure who's doing the whistling here.
Anonymous
11/06/2021 20:29
Subject: Retake High SAT?
Anonymous wrote:I am white, and over the years with 3 kids going through our public magnet program I have had multiple families with family ancestry from countries other than Europe share their child's scores with me. I was surprised at first, but I also think maybe it is more taboo in my culture to share scores. I think people should be careful about categorizing people who do share their scores as "hyper-competitive" or other dog whistle racist terms.
Look. Some sub subcultures ARE hyper-competitive. There are at least two pockets that I can think where 100% of the families share a common ethnicity and the parents 100% are from the same region of the same country that is not the United States. In one of these groups the dad stays behind and the mother moves to the United States with the kids and lives in a very specific geographic area for very specific academic reasons. I’m not naming the groups because that will lead a lying troll to post that they personally know tons of people from those regions who got GEDs and dig ditches for a living at minimum wage. That … is not possible in the DMV for these 2 groups
Anonymous
11/06/2021 18:16
Subject: Retake High SAT?
I am white, and over the years with 3 kids going through our public magnet program I have had multiple families with family ancestry from countries other than Europe share their child's scores with me. I was surprised at first, but I also think maybe it is more taboo in my culture to share scores. I think people should be careful about categorizing people who do share their scores as "hyper-competitive" or other dog whistle racist terms.
Anonymous
11/06/2021 18:09
Subject: Retake High SAT?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Wait, your kid has told his/her friends his SAT score? And these kids have told your child to retake? This post cannot be real. If it is real, talk to the guidance counselor, not some 17 year olds.
PP, do you have a 17 y.o. yet? (I'm just asking, not being snarky)
Son is a 17 y.o junior, was not redshirted. He is getting this advice from current seniors, 4 or 5 kids who took SATs as juniors scored 1530 and all retook the test senior year. He has one friend who took test senior year and scored a 1530, everyone is supportive of him and not suggesting a re-test. Scores are discussed in academic EC and band EC, all of the kids are supportive whatever the score so son knew was told these kids scores prior to his being released.
Anonymous
11/06/2021 17:39
Subject: Retake High SAT?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Wait, your kid has told his/her friends his SAT score? And these kids have told your child to retake? This post cannot be real. If it is real, talk to the guidance counselor, not some 17 year olds.
Nothing unreal or abnormal about kids sharing their SAT scores with each other and discussing admission strategies. My DC with similar score (1540/780E/760M) has done that and contemplating retaking SAT.
Yes, there is something wrong with it. These kids are under too much pressure and sharing their high SAT scores is for one reason only--to humble brag and in most instances make others around them feel bad. Teach them to do better. None of my kids or their friends talk about grades or SAT scores. But, they're normal and not super nerds, so maybe that's why.
This is a ridiculous post. No kid posts to make others around them feel bad. My kid has a 1560 and a friend posted the friend's score, also a 1560, the day scores were released. The friend is a nice kid who was proud of his score. His other friend also announced his 1570 score in class. I told DC not to announce the scores because I found the posting/announcement tacky, not bc I think the other kids had mean motives. DC has been asked MANY times about DC's scores and not by nerds. It's, for some reason, acceptable with current kids to share scores.
You have to be kidding me. Kids are actually posting their scores on social media? I do have a "current" kid--if a junior, who literally just took the SAT this morning can be considered "current." A smart and very athletic kid at one of the schools people here call a 'Big 3.' There's no way that anybody other than the very most insecure kids, are posting scores--much less even talking to their friends about them. Sorry, but decent, grounded, smart, well-rounded kids just don't do this.
I think you are wrong. I dont know about the posting of scores on social media but a wide variety of kids do talk about their scores. It surprised me. Ask your kid. You might be take aback by the answer you get. This stuff is factual and seems to be like “where do you live”. It’s nuts but not just for the nerdy kids, the high scoring kids, or anything similar.
DP here. DC is in a large public and cohort is the nerdy top-of-class kids. I asked DC about this when scores came out and DC said they all agreed they were not going to share scores. DC has no idea what any friends scored and has not told a soul outside of our family.
So it's not everywhere. Maybe our neck of the woods is a little less hyper competitive? Even though many of the kids in this school go to on to selective colleges, including Ivys.
I see it the other way -- the hyper competitive, insecure types are the ones who feel the need to keep it secret. That's why certain schools forbid it because it would become toxic real quick, which is why it evolves into a culture of "it's just not done by decent people." The ones who cheer each other on and are not insecure are not afraid to talk about it in their circle of friends. My DC's friend got a 1600 and the whole group erupted in cheers when they heard. Why is that a bad thing?
Exactly. It is the insecure parents and kids who have problem with it.
Anonymous
11/06/2021 17:34
Subject: Retake High SAT?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Wait, your kid has told his/her friends his SAT score? And these kids have told your child to retake? This post cannot be real. If it is real, talk to the guidance counselor, not some 17 year olds.
Nothing unreal or abnormal about kids sharing their SAT scores with each other and discussing admission strategies. My DC with similar score (1540/780E/760M) has done that and contemplating retaking SAT.
Yes, there is something wrong with it. These kids are under too much pressure and sharing their high SAT scores is for one reason only--to humble brag and in most instances make others around them feel bad. Teach them to do better. None of my kids or their friends talk about grades or SAT scores. But, they're normal and not super nerds, so maybe that's why.
This is a ridiculous post. No kid posts to make others around them feel bad. My kid has a 1560 and a friend posted the friend's score, also a 1560, the day scores were released. The friend is a nice kid who was proud of his score. His other friend also announced his 1570 score in class. I told DC not to announce the scores because I found the posting/announcement tacky, not bc I think the other kids had mean motives. DC has been asked MANY times about DC's scores and not by nerds. It's, for some reason, acceptable with current kids to share scores.
You have to be kidding me. Kids are actually posting their scores on social media? I do have a "current" kid--if a junior, who literally just took the SAT this morning can be considered "current." A smart and very athletic kid at one of the schools people here call a 'Big 3.' There's no way that anybody other than the very most insecure kids, are posting scores--much less even talking to their friends about them. Sorry, but decent, grounded, smart, well-rounded kids just don't do this.
I think you are wrong. I dont know about the posting of scores on social media but a wide variety of kids do talk about their scores. It surprised me. Ask your kid. You might be take aback by the answer you get. This stuff is factual and seems to be like “where do you live”. It’s nuts but not just for the nerdy kids, the high scoring kids, or anything similar.
DP here. DC is in a large public and cohort is the nerdy top-of-class kids. I asked DC about this when scores came out and DC said they all agreed they were not going to share scores. DC has no idea what any friends scored and has not told a soul outside of our family.
So it's not everywhere. Maybe our neck of the woods is a little less hyper competitive? Even though many of the kids in this school go to on to selective colleges, including Ivys.
I see it the other way -- the hyper competitive, insecure types are the ones who feel the need to keep it secret. That's why certain schools forbid it because it would become toxic real quick, which is why it evolves into a culture of "it's just not done by decent people." The ones who cheer each other on and are not insecure are not afraid to talk about it in their circle of friends. My DC's friend got a 1600 and the whole group erupted in cheers when they heard. Why is that a bad thing?
Anonymous
11/06/2021 17:14
Subject: Retake High SAT?
Kids share scores, no big deal, DC's group averages 1550, SAT is not that hard with some prep for smart hardworking kids
Anonymous
11/06/2021 16:42
Subject: Re:Retake High SAT?
I don't know if my kid and his friends talked about scores but several friends were NMSF so there's that.
Anonymous
11/06/2021 16:01
Subject: Retake High SAT?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Wait, your kid has told his/her friends his SAT score? And these kids have told your child to retake? This post cannot be real. If it is real, talk to the guidance counselor, not some 17 year olds.
Nothing unreal or abnormal about kids sharing their SAT scores with each other and discussing admission strategies. My DC with similar score (1540/780E/760M) has done that and contemplating retaking SAT.
Yes, there is something wrong with it. These kids are under too much pressure and sharing their high SAT scores is for one reason only--to humble brag and in most instances make others around them feel bad. Teach them to do better. None of my kids or their friends talk about grades or SAT scores. But, they're normal and not super nerds, so maybe that's why.
This is a ridiculous post. No kid posts to make others around them feel bad. My kid has a 1560 and a friend posted the friend's score, also a 1560, the day scores were released. The friend is a nice kid who was proud of his score. His other friend also announced his 1570 score in class. I told DC not to announce the scores because I found the posting/announcement tacky, not bc I think the other kids had mean motives. DC has been asked MANY times about DC's scores and not by nerds. It's, for some reason, acceptable with current kids to share scores.
You have to be kidding me. Kids are actually posting their scores on social media? I do have a "current" kid--if a junior, who literally just took the SAT this morning can be considered "current." A smart and very athletic kid at one of the schools people here call a 'Big 3.' There's no way that anybody other than the very most insecure kids, are posting scores--much less even talking to their friends about them. Sorry, but decent, grounded, smart, well-rounded kids just don't do this.
We all know what all decent, grounded, smart and well rounded Big 3 parents do - they hound and harass admission counselors and become news. Get off your high horse and stop that holier than thou attitude. Your kid doesn’t share that’s great but don’t put down other’s kids based on your definition of decent kids.
Anonymous
11/06/2021 15:45
Subject: Retake High SAT?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Wait, your kid has told his/her friends his SAT score? And these kids have told your child to retake? This post cannot be real. If it is real, talk to the guidance counselor, not some 17 year olds.
Nothing unreal or abnormal about kids sharing their SAT scores with each other and discussing admission strategies. My DC with similar score (1540/780E/760M) has done that and contemplating retaking SAT.
Yes, there is something wrong with it. These kids are under too much pressure and sharing their high SAT scores is for one reason only--to humble brag and in most instances make others around them feel bad. Teach them to do better. None of my kids or their friends talk about grades or SAT scores. But, they're normal and not super nerds, so maybe that's why.
This is a ridiculous post. No kid posts to make others around them feel bad. My kid has a 1560 and a friend posted the friend's score, also a 1560, the day scores were released. The friend is a nice kid who was proud of his score. His other friend also announced his 1570 score in class. I told DC not to announce the scores because I found the posting/announcement tacky, not bc I think the other kids had mean motives. DC has been asked MANY times about DC's scores and not by nerds. It's, for some reason, acceptable with current kids to share scores.
You have to be kidding me. Kids are actually posting their scores on social media? I do have a "current" kid--if a junior, who literally just took the SAT this morning can be considered "current." A smart and very athletic kid at one of the schools people here call a 'Big 3.' There's no way that anybody other than the very most insecure kids, are posting scores--much less even talking to their friends about them. Sorry, but decent, grounded, smart, well-rounded kids just don't do this.
I think you are wrong. I dont know about the posting of scores on social media but a wide variety of kids do talk about their scores. It surprised me. Ask your kid. You might be take aback by the answer you get. This stuff is factual and seems to be like “where do you live”. It’s nuts but not just for the nerdy kids, the high scoring kids, or anything similar.
DP here. DC is in a large public and cohort is the nerdy top-of-class kids. I asked DC about this when scores came out and DC said they all agreed they were not going to share scores. DC has no idea what any friends scored and has not told a soul outside of our family.
So it's not everywhere. Maybe our neck of the woods is a little less hyper competitive? Even though many of the kids in this school go to on to selective colleges, including Ivys.
Anonymous
11/06/2021 15:26
Subject: Retake High SAT?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Wait, your kid has told his/her friends his SAT score? And these kids have told your child to retake? This post cannot be real. If it is real, talk to the guidance counselor, not some 17 year olds.
Nothing unreal or abnormal about kids sharing their SAT scores with each other and discussing admission strategies. My DC with similar score (1540/780E/760M) has done that and contemplating retaking SAT.
Yes, there is something wrong with it. These kids are under too much pressure and sharing their high SAT scores is for one reason only--to humble brag and in most instances make others around them feel bad. Teach them to do better. None of my kids or their friends talk about grades or SAT scores. But, they're normal and not super nerds, so maybe that's why.
This is a ridiculous post. No kid posts to make others around them feel bad. My kid has a 1560 and a friend posted the friend's score, also a 1560, the day scores were released. The friend is a nice kid who was proud of his score. His other friend also announced his 1570 score in class. I told DC not to announce the scores because I found the posting/announcement tacky, not bc I think the other kids had mean motives. DC has been asked MANY times about DC's scores and not by nerds. It's, for some reason, acceptable with current kids to share scores.
You have to be kidding me. Kids are actually posting their scores on social media? I do have a "current" kid--if a junior, who literally just took the SAT this morning can be considered "current." A smart and very athletic kid at one of the schools people here call a 'Big 3.' There's no way that anybody other than the very most insecure kids, are posting scores--much less even talking to their friends about them. Sorry, but decent, grounded, smart, well-rounded kids just don't do this.
Obviously, you are not decent, grounded, smart or well-rounded.
Obviously, you are not
Anonymous
11/06/2021 15:06
Subject: Retake High SAT?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Wait, your kid has told his/her friends his SAT score? And these kids have told your child to retake? This post cannot be real. If it is real, talk to the guidance counselor, not some 17 year olds.
Nothing unreal or abnormal about kids sharing their SAT scores with each other and discussing admission strategies. My DC with similar score (1540/780E/760M) has done that and contemplating retaking SAT.
Yes, there is something wrong with it. These kids are under too much pressure and sharing their high SAT scores is for one reason only--to humble brag and in most instances make others around them feel bad. Teach them to do better. None of my kids or their friends talk about grades or SAT scores. But, they're normal and not super nerds, so maybe that's why.
This is a ridiculous post. No kid posts to make others around them feel bad. My kid has a 1560 and a friend posted the friend's score, also a 1560, the day scores were released. The friend is a nice kid who was proud of his score. His other friend also announced his 1570 score in class. I told DC not to announce the scores because I found the posting/announcement tacky, not bc I think the other kids had mean motives. DC has been asked MANY times about DC's scores and not by nerds. It's, for some reason, acceptable with current kids to share scores.
You have to be kidding me. Kids are actually posting their scores on social media? I do have a "current" kid--if a junior, who literally just took the SAT this morning can be considered "current." A smart and very athletic kid at one of the schools people here call a 'Big 3.' There's no way that anybody other than the very most insecure kids, are posting scores--much less even talking to their friends about them. Sorry, but decent, grounded, smart, well-rounded kids just don't do this.
Many athletes post GPAs and test scores to attract interest of college programs.
Anonymous
11/06/2021 14:33
Subject: Retake High SAT?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Wait, your kid has told his/her friends his SAT score? And these kids have told your child to retake? This post cannot be real. If it is real, talk to the guidance counselor, not some 17 year olds.
Nothing unreal or abnormal about kids sharing their SAT scores with each other and discussing admission strategies. My DC with similar score (1540/780E/760M) has done that and contemplating retaking SAT.
Yes, there is something wrong with it. These kids are under too much pressure and sharing their high SAT scores is for one reason only--to humble brag and in most instances make others around them feel bad. Teach them to do better. None of my kids or their friends talk about grades or SAT scores. But, they're normal and not super nerds, so maybe that's why.
This is a ridiculous post. No kid posts to make others around them feel bad. My kid has a 1560 and a friend posted the friend's score, also a 1560, the day scores were released. The friend is a nice kid who was proud of his score. His other friend also announced his 1570 score in class. I told DC not to announce the scores because I found the posting/announcement tacky, not bc I think the other kids had mean motives. DC has been asked MANY times about DC's scores and not by nerds. It's, for some reason, acceptable with current kids to share scores.
You have to be kidding me. Kids are actually posting their scores on social media? I do have a "current" kid--if a junior, who literally just took the SAT this morning can be considered "current." A smart and very athletic kid at one of the schools people here call a 'Big 3.' There's no way that anybody other than the very most insecure kids, are posting scores--much less even talking to their friends about them. Sorry, but decent, grounded, smart, well-rounded kids just don't do this.
I think you are wrong. I dont know about the posting of scores on social media but a wide variety of kids do talk about their scores. It surprised me. Ask your kid. You might be take aback by the answer you get. This stuff is factual and seems to be like “where do you live”. It’s nuts but not just for the nerdy kids, the high scoring kids, or anything similar.
Anonymous
11/06/2021 12:57
Subject: Retake High SAT?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Wait, your kid has told his/her friends his SAT score? And these kids have told your child to retake? This post cannot be real. If it is real, talk to the guidance counselor, not some 17 year olds.
Nothing unreal or abnormal about kids sharing their SAT scores with each other and discussing admission strategies. My DC with similar score (1540/780E/760M) has done that and contemplating retaking SAT.
Yes, there is something wrong with it. These kids are under too much pressure and sharing their high SAT scores is for one reason only--to humble brag and in most instances make others around them feel bad. Teach them to do better. None of my kids or their friends talk about grades or SAT scores. But, they're normal and not super nerds, so maybe that's why.
This is a ridiculous post. No kid posts to make others around them feel bad. My kid has a 1560 and a friend posted the friend's score, also a 1560, the day scores were released. The friend is a nice kid who was proud of his score. His other friend also announced his 1570 score in class. I told DC not to announce the scores because I found the posting/announcement tacky, not bc I think the other kids had mean motives. DC has been asked MANY times about DC's scores and not by nerds. It's, for some reason, acceptable with current kids to share scores.
You have to be kidding me. Kids are actually posting their scores on social media? I do have a "current" kid--if a junior, who literally just took the SAT this morning can be considered "current." A smart and very athletic kid at one of the schools people here call a 'Big 3.' There's no way that anybody other than the very most insecure kids, are posting scores--much less even talking to their friends about them. Sorry, but decent, grounded, smart, well-rounded kids just don't do this.