Landlocked
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Kimmifunn said:
When I was at Auburn, I drove from SoWal straight to my class, with sand still stuck on my legs, took my final, and drove straight back. I think I made a 42.
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Top this SAT Score!
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When I was at Auburn, I drove from SoWal straight to my class, with sand still stuck on my legs, took my final, and drove straight back. I think I made a 42.
Kimmifunn
Funnkalicious
I had the keys to my parent's house and we would go down for the weekends. We drove down after a formal one night. It's a wonder we never got busted. :roll:Landlocked said:When I was at Auburn, I drove from SoWal straight to my class, with sand still stuck on my legs, took my final, and drove straight back. I think I made a 42.
I was down in Sowal one summer when I was taking summer school at Auburn and went to the Seaside doctor- Dr. Varnador- and got an excuse so I could stay an extra day.
Kimmifunn said:I took school very lightly. Parrothead74 on the other hand is a brain. He manages to play football, lacrosse, ect and maintain a ridiculously high GPA. Get this. Ole Gussie almost took his car away for making a B!That said...there is something to be said for really working in school. I didn't really, but then again, I'm not a brain surgeon. And I'm fine with that. I had funn in my 5 years of college. I'd do it again and not change a thing.
You're like my son who is at his first year in college. I've come to the conclusion, though, that there are many kinds of smart. Alex in high school was always an equal opportunity student. On his report card, he'd bring home every letter in the alphabet from A to F. We nearly tore our hair out. But you know what, he's absolutely brilliant in other ways. So what if he's not "book smart." He's a wonderful human being and well-rounded. Just like you are, Kimmi.
Fyl is our book smart kid but I could tell you bimbo stories that would make you fall on the floor laughing.
So you tell me why we or anyone should brag or stress about the SAT? In the scheme of things, it's a cosmic pindrop.
Kimmifunn
Funnkalicious
Listen. From what I've heard and from my very little experience. Grades don't matter. I was interviewing people to fill my old position at the agency I worked at and if I got a resume from a "smart" school if you will, I put it aside. I didn't even call them in. I knew they wouldn'd be the right fit for what we did. Someone who studied journalism at xxx doesn't want to work at an entertainment/fashion pr firm. And if they do, they usually don't cut it. So that's my peace on that. I interviewed NYU and that's about as private school as I went.Mermaid said:
Miss Kitty
Meow
Now this is a topic I can really yak about! First off...A students work for C students! Not always, but the jest of it is...there is more to a person than grades. The SAT prep and private college guidance "expert" are two things I wish I had purchased stock in here. I understand parents wanting to give their child oppotunity, but this has caused a domino effect. Some start and then others catch wind and this being a very competitive world, everyone is lined up and signing up for extra help! Some of these kids are so stressed out trying to be what some colleges "want"...this well-rounded robot, that they forget to be themselves. I have stated earlier that these are the same parents that tick off their child's scores like it was their latest "killing" in the stock market. Very sad to me. I will admit we TRIED to get male spawn interested in some self paced help for the SAT....WHAT A JOKE ON US! It was like pulling teeth to get him to go! UGH! Lots of kids go willingly and have the spirit to want to beat the test, but mine had other things to do!!! Dam* Rita...so sorry...I am off the soapbox! Don't worry...be Happy!
Kimmifunn
Funnkalicious
Sueshore said:
Experience, experience, experience. Take a summer or 2 and do an internship. Internships turn into jobs.
By the way Miss Kitay...You need to ask your daughter if she knew TBag at SMU. I feel like everyone did.
And...I loved SMU girls. We had 2 working for us at the agency. They made the cut. They were some of the only cute and smart girls that actually "get it". :clap_1:
Rita
margarita brocolia
Sueshore said:
You can stay on your box all you want Miss Kitty!
:?: For a bright student, would the only reason to test early or twice be to get a feel for the type of questions and become more comfortable with the test?
Texas schools spend a huge amount of time preparing kids for TAKS testing. There is only the end of the school year to teach the things the teachers want to teach. It has to be very frustrating to have knowledge and be excited about certain topics but not have time to teach it.
Jdarg
SoWal Expert
Rita said:How old (grade) is she MM? Some of Jackie's friends tested last year as 7th graders. We didn't have her do that. Not sure about this year?
They say it is good to take it a couple times, 'cause most will do better 2nd time around. But beyond that I've heard it isn't always advised. I should keep up with this stuff better, I guess, as time will fly by.
Will is taking the SAT as a 7th grader this year through the Duke U. Talent ID Program. We are not making him- he wants to. He took a modified ACT as a 6th grader and did well, and next year he will take the ACT. These tests keep his interest because they are challenging for his age level- and it is mostly the format that is challenging. The SAT and ACT are so different from any other acheievement or state tests, that it is good practice to take them a few times just to practice with the "foreign" test formats. If your child doesn't mind taking these tests, and the pressure is off, I think there is much to be gained-most importantly, what to expect.