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Welcome to her/your senior year. We empathize. My view is that the AP teacher sets these expectations very high in hopes some kids will do them--and it generates a kind of contagious anxiety that is good for no one (except maybe the teacher who will have some stars in the fall to set the pace for the pack). It is the last summer of high school. These are still kids. Unless she has her heart set on some school for which these scores are the be-all--I would say back off. Nagging is no fun for anyone. Realistically, her social development is also important. You want a child to go off to college feeling competent in many ways. No one thrives in life because of their CR score. (I also commend trying the ACT test;I believe it is a better measure and some kids who are not test-strong do much better on ACT than SAT.

My kids were entirely resistant to any college "prepping", only did college vists with reluctance and at the last moment. Applications were made ED at the final hour.(But done entirely on their own; I provided snacks and proofreading.) Both were accepted. Made me crazy (this forum both helped in the process and made me anxious, so accept that every family does this differently and you have to find your own path that is right for her) Give her some leash and she will lead you.

Teachers intentions are good, but don't let them ruin family time which will soon be even less. Give her the responsibility and then put on the duct tape. It is SO hard. But this is the time for them to step up and show you and themselves how they are going to do this next step and beyond. We can model how to organize and support implementing things--but beyond that we are interfering in their development I think. And remember: There are LOTS of colleges that will want your child as a student.