<p>Just skimmed the responses. Also have a gifted kid- was 2 grades ahead, did tons of academic competitions, AP courses. Keep on letting your D be mentally stimulated with the academics. AP classes are not that tough for well prepared gifted students - no big deal for some students to take many at once. Do not waste time or money with SAT prep courses. Do have her go over the free test for practice. Possible to go to a regular Wis HS, where most don’t take the SAT (ACT here) and get a 2400 without studying for it (my son)… Learning the material in her HS classes and combined with her innate ability is all she needs. Relax about things- many bright students study hard to perform nearly as well as some can with no effort. The prep courses are for those who don’t have the same natural academic talent as your D. BTW, son also had music and athletics, but some B’s because he didn’t always do the homework (not for lack of time with a busy schedule, either)… his grades hurt him, as did not applying to many schools to increase his chances (but he didn’t want them…). Even with superb credentials you can’t count on her getting into the top schools because there are too many such students for the number of spaces available- have some safeties when the time comes.</p>