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utee94

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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2024, 12:03:38 PM »
Quote from: CatsbyAZ on March 26, 2024, 11:25:37 AM

Would be so refreshing if one of you parents got on here honest about having morons for children (if you did)—
"After buying our son a practice test guide he showed up so late to the test that they turned him away. So off he went skateboarding all morning without telling us. Later we found out the practice test guide was used more by his little sister to seat herself on as a booster seat for when she drove around our Ranger."

Oh believe me, I have VERY different expectations of my 14yo son.  He's smart but entirely unmotivated by academic pursuits.  Video games and hanging out at the mall with friends are his preference.
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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #15 on: March 26, 2024, 12:11:28 PM »
Quote from: CatsbyAZ on March 26, 2024, 11:25:37 AM
Would be so refreshing if one of you parents got on here honest about having morons for children (if you did)—
"After buying our son a practice test guide he showed up so late to the test that they turned him away. So off he went skateboarding all morning without telling us. Later we found out the practice test guide was used more by his little sister to seat herself on as a booster seat for when she drove around our Ranger."
But OAM doesn't have kids :57:

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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #16 on: March 26, 2024, 12:12:30 PM »
(Sorry to pick on you OAM -- I couldn't pass up that softball.)
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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #17 on: March 26, 2024, 12:22:45 PM »
Quote from: CatsbyAZ on March 26, 2024, 11:25:37 AM
 
Would be so refreshing if one of you parents got on here honest about having morons for children (if you did)—
"After buying our son a practice test guide he showed up so late to the test that they turned him away. So off he went skateboarding all morning without telling us. Later we found out the practice test guide was used more by his little sister to seat herself on as a booster seat for when she drove around our Ranger."
My oldest daughter got rejected from Kent State and posted on TikTok "Kent Read Kent Write Kent Get In"
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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #18 on: March 26, 2024, 12:51:20 PM »
Quote from: OrangeAfroMan on March 25, 2024, 10:00:27 PM
I'd second the practice tests idea. A lot of repetitions. 

The biggest issue on major, important standardized tests is simply the taker's nerves.  Taking practice tests over and over can make the real test a lot less stressful. 

Being confident and matter-of-fact for the actual test is major.
hah, I showed up the morning of the SAT test hungover and not wanting to be there.
Didn't want to go to college and knew the test was a waste of time
My mother insisted...

I scored the highest grade in my high school's history

no nerves, matter of fact for sure
and probably lucky
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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #19 on: March 26, 2024, 02:04:35 PM »
Quote from: FearlessF on March 26, 2024, 12:51:20 PM
hah, I showed up the morning of the SAT test hungover and not wanting to be there.
Didn't want to go to college and knew the test was a waste of time
My mother insisted...

I scored the highest grade in my high school's history

no nerves, matter of fact for sure
and probably lucky
Well that sounds like sound advice for Utee's daughter. The only choice is how much he wants to spend on liquor.
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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #20 on: March 26, 2024, 02:07:48 PM »
Quote from: FearlessF on March 26, 2024, 12:51:20 PM
hah, I showed up the morning of the SAT test hungover and not wanting to be there.
Didn't want to go to college and knew the test was a waste of time
My mother insisted...

I scored the highest grade in my high school's history

no nerves, matter of fact for sure
and probably lucky
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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #21 on: March 26, 2024, 04:24:05 PM »
Quote from: MaximumSam on March 26, 2024, 02:04:35 PM
Well that sounds like sound advice for Utee's daughter. The only choice is how much he wants to spend on liquor.
ha!
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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #22 on: March 26, 2024, 04:33:57 PM »
My ex wanted to drive my son to take his SAT, so I said OK.  She showed up at my house and launched into a rage about how he was dressed and insisted he go change.  She was screaming at him as they left the house.  Needless to say, he did a lot better the next year when I quietly drove him.  That woman was all about appearances over substance.

Fortunately, she's long gone, somewhere, I know not where, and my kids don't know either.
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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #23 on: March 26, 2024, 05:32:01 PM »
My small old man yells at cloud moment is that it is flat out nonsensical that an astonishing amount of money can swing with the dang PSAT.
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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #24 on: March 26, 2024, 06:21:20 PM »
My parents advice on all standardized tests was simple: no prep was necessary. Either you know the stuff or you don't, and there's nothing that will make any difference at this late hour. 

I got a 12-something on the SAT and a 29 on my ACT, only attempt both tests 
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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #25 on: March 26, 2024, 07:08:59 PM »
Quote from: GopherRock on March 26, 2024, 06:21:20 PM
My parents advice on all standardized tests was simple: no prep was necessary. Either you know the stuff or you don't, and there's nothing that will make any difference at this late hour.

I got a 12-something on the SAT and a 29 on my ACT, only attempt both tests
This is my feeling on it.  I get why people want to try to maximize scores, but it should actually be an accurate representation of what you know.  
Maybe that's the luxury opinion of someone smart with two smart parents.  
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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #26 on: March 26, 2024, 07:09:47 PM »
Quote from: betarhoalphadelta on March 26, 2024, 12:12:30 PM
(Sorry to pick on you OAM -- I couldn't pass up that softball.)
All good, don't care.
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Re: OT: PSAT Test Prep
« Reply #27 on: March 26, 2024, 07:21:57 PM »
Some folks have poor test taking skills.  
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