My kid told me all about the various ways kids were cheating. He actually had several teachers throw out entire tests because so many kids obviously worked together...which sucked for him since he did it alone and did well and the test was thrown out for everyone.

I’ve not heard of any cheating.

Anonymous wrote:Is there any evidence that this was common? The last I heard lots of kids were failing due to the pandemic.

I don't have "evidence" but I know several parents who flat out told me their kid cheated this year with virtual learning.

Is there any evidence that this was common? The last I heard lots of kids were failing due to the pandemic.

What is significant increase? Did you DC go from 2.5 to 3.5? That would be a serious red flag. What do you all consider average on this board? Is average looked at differently by colleges if you come from a particular school (say Sidwell vs. Wilson)? My DC is average at one of the above and by average I mean 3.2 unweighted and not much higher weighted.

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Anonymous wrote:If your kid doesn’t want to test or submit their test scores, that’s fine, but don’t come back here in March whining about how unjust it is that your kid didn’t get into whatever school when their friend did.

You mean like all the parents whining this spring that kids who went test optional were admitted (how dare they!) but their own high-scoring kids were not? Oh, ok.

Parents are gonna whine no matter what. The idea that a particular school didn't choose their kid is too much to reconcile.

Anonymous wrote:If your kid doesn’t want to test or submit their test scores, that’s fine, but don’t come back here in March whining about how unjust it is that your kid didn’t get into whatever school when their friend did.

You mean like all the parents whining this spring that kids who went test optional were admitted (how dare they!) but their own high-scoring kids were not? Oh, ok.

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Anonymous wrote:Just got an email that FCPS is having an in school administration of the SAT for seniors in the fall. So now your kid has 0 excuse not to submit scores.

This is fantastic news, if true. It's going to be a mad dash for August and September dates once they open. Are you a teacher? How did you get this information?

Parent of a kid with a 504. I got an email to see if my kid would be using accommodations for the test. It’s definitely true. It’s posted on FCPS’s website:

https://www.fcps.edu/node/43603

Thank you. October 13 is later in the year that I'd like, but it'll be good to know it's an option if the August date fills up quickly.

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Anonymous wrote:Just got an email that FCPS is having an in school administration of the SAT for seniors in the fall. So now your kid has 0 excuse not to submit scores.

This is fantastic news, if true. It's going to be a mad dash for August and September dates once they open. Are you a teacher? How did you get this information?

Parent of a kid with a 504. I got an email to see if my kid would be using accommodations for the test. It’s definitely true. It’s posted on FCPS’s website:

https://www.fcps.edu/node/43603

Anonymous wrote:Just got an email that FCPS is having an in school administration of the SAT for seniors in the fall. So now your kid has 0 excuse not to submit scores.

This is fantastic news, if true. It's going to be a mad dash for August and September dates once they open. Are you a teacher? How did you get this information?

If your kid doesn’t want to test or submit their test scores, that’s fine, but don’t come back here in March whining about how unjust it is that your kid didn’t get into whatever school when their friend did.

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Anonymous wrote:I think the op touched a nerve in someone who is 100% hoping for elite admissions without test scores.

Actually, sounds like exactly the opposite. The OP clearly has a striver kid who is gunning for the Ivies. OP seems extremely threatened by anyone going test optional and possibly *gasp* getting admitted over her snowflake.

Eh...there is a different poster on this thread that seems very defensive of their test optional stance and very offended by any suggestion that the best strategy is to submit test scores

There are also a couple of posters who keep repeating things like “now you have no excuse not to test,” etc. - as if any excuse is needed. Some very good students simply don’t test well, period. Glad there is an option not to submit scores.

Sure, but if the test is offered for free during school, refusing to report the score is like reporting a P instead of a grade in a core class. Colleges assume the unreported grade is a D and the unreported SAT score is 25% or worse.

And yet, plenty of test optional kids are accepted. Go figure.

White and Asian UMC from the DMV in 2022 when tests are available? Every guidance counselor and private counselor alive seen says submit scores m

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Anonymous wrote:I think the op touched a nerve in someone who is 100% hoping for elite admissions without test scores.

Actually, sounds like exactly the opposite. The OP clearly has a striver kid who is gunning for the Ivies. OP seems extremely threatened by anyone going test optional and possibly *gasp* getting admitted over her snowflake.

Eh...there is a different poster on this thread that seems very defensive of their test optional stance and very offended by any suggestion that the best strategy is to submit test scores

There are also a couple of posters who keep repeating things like “now you have no excuse not to test,” etc. - as if any excuse is needed. Some very good students simply don’t test well, period. Glad there is an option not to submit scores.

Sure, but if the test is offered for free during school, refusing to report the score is like reporting a P instead of a grade in a core class. Colleges assume the unreported grade is a D and the unreported SAT score is 25% or worse.

And yet, plenty of test optional kids are accepted. Go figure.

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Anonymous wrote:I think the op touched a nerve in someone who is 100% hoping for elite admissions without test scores.

Actually, sounds like exactly the opposite. The OP clearly has a striver kid who is gunning for the Ivies. OP seems extremely threatened by anyone going test optional and possibly *gasp* getting admitted over her snowflake.

Eh...there is a different poster on this thread that seems very defensive of their test optional stance and very offended by any suggestion that the best strategy is to submit test scores

There are also a couple of posters who keep repeating things like “now you have no excuse not to test,” etc. - as if any excuse is needed. Some very good students simply don’t test well, period. Glad there is an option not to submit scores.

Kids who don’t test well also have trouble with tests given in HS and their grades reflect that.

Not at all. Many high school tests are essay-based, not standardized. My kid rocks those and her grades reflect it.

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I can’t think of any standardized tests, other than SAT/ACT and maybe some SOLs? HS tests have lots of free response questions and essays. Those show a student’s knowledge far better than any standardized test. Kids who do well writing on the spot have a lot more on the ball than those who prep for months for a high score on the SAT.

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Anonymous wrote:I think the op touched a nerve in someone who is 100% hoping for elite admissions without test scores.

Actually, sounds like exactly the opposite. The OP clearly has a striver kid who is gunning for the Ivies. OP seems extremely threatened by anyone going test optional and possibly *gasp* getting admitted over her snowflake.

Eh...there is a different poster on this thread that seems very defensive of their test optional stance and very offended by any suggestion that the best strategy is to submit test scores

There are also a couple of posters who keep repeating things like “now you have no excuse not to test,” etc. - as if any excuse is needed. Some very good students simply don’t test well, period. Glad there is an option not to submit scores.

And if it’s your kid vs a kid with similar grades and AP strong SATs, which one do you think gets the offer? At least in 2020 it was plausible your kid couldn’t test. Here, the school knows they could and the score is so bad you are hiding it.