@shadyconcepts I would actually be screwed if my Dad tried to do that with me, because he would make all the wrong decisions for me lol. I’ve just been figuring everything out for myself and from other people.
I’m prone to stress so if my parents had helicopter’d me I’d be very stressed out.
Also, intrinsic motivation > extrinsic.
Super disappointed about my physics subject test… Idk if I should apply early to engineering programs with it 
9th grade year was my worst academically and socially because my parents helicopter’d me. 10th grade was better because they eased up. 11th grade was my favorite because they didn’t care anymore. And now, I’m in 12th and it’s not all that bad.
lesson to parents: we don’t do so bad on our own tbh
also i hope everyone who got SAT scores back today got what they wanted!! if you didn’t get a good score in your eyes and are applying early to schools, i believe the last date to retake for early action/decision is november, but definitely double check on that because it could vary with each school.
Just making sure but are we supposed to send the official AP score reports as well as the official SAT score report to early action schools and every school in general?
@littlet4lks It’s not necessary to send official AP reports yet. Usually those are sent to the school you’ve oommitted to by May. You do have to send your official SAT scores to even have your app read
I never got helicoptered 
So I ended up doing what I liked to do and neglecting what I didn’t like to do. \o/
Turned out okay.
My parents were too busy helicoptering my older brother when I was growing up. When my brother finally left for college, they decided to turn their attention to me, but I was a really dumb kid (lol). They got frustrated with me really quickly and left me to fend for myself. I ended up fine, though.
My little brother gets helicoptered. They put a lot of expectations on him because he’s the only boy. At least that’s their logic. But they leave me alone for the most part in regards to academics.
We read the helicopter parents article in my AP Lit class today.
My mom didn’t helicopter me. I get the best grades I can, though.
Sorry, guys. But what’s up with people with 2340s wanting to retake?
I got a 2050 and I’m ecstatic (2nd highest score in my school…the highest score is a 2150 from a kid that has a private tutor). Like…I’m just so happy.
Yeah I never quite understood that either. I kind of feel bad for the people who determine their worth/smartness based on the SAT to the point where they feel like if it’s not a perfect score, they aren’t good/smart enough. It’s quite sad, to be honest.
I’m an only child and I guess my parents were really involved when I was younger, but I think they just wanted me to explore everything and find something I like. They aren’t anymore though. I guess they realized children turn out fine when you let them be. Sometimes I wish my parents pushed me harder, but at the end of the day, I’m glad I have little kitten parents.
Don’t place so much emphasis on test scores. I think as long as you are within the range of your colleges you’re fine. I read that for ivies, 200-300 of the class have exceptional talents and extracurriculars, 200-300 have exceptional intellectual achievements, and the rest are just smart, hard-working and interesting people. I have no doubt we will all do fine this year in college admissions! 
Kind of stressing about the fact that I’d need to make a 32+ on the ACT with no prep to outscore my SAT. To be fair, I did not prep for the SAT except for two hours back in summer due to lack of time, but at least I’d already taken the SAT once before in May.
gahhh how are all the early action people doing?? I have my harvard interview tomorrow and I am freakinggggg
The most frustrating thing for me with college applications is just hearing so many different things from people. I already feel like a I have a very small chance at most of my schools.
Part of me is just like “ignore them and just apply, you never know what will happen, be brave”. But then again this is my first time applying to college and I’m just desperate for good results. So stressful. :((
@lilypippili I’m doing fairly well…except for the fact that I’ve just scrapped dozens of versions of my 250 word responses since I don’t think they’re good enough. Every time I feel down, my college adviser gets me pumped up again, so it’s all good now.
Good luck on your interview! Remember to breathe and be yourself. They’re looking to find the more human aspect of their applicants.