Just a little pushback to consider: I’ve been talking to students for our podcast and I’ve heard students putting so much of their identity into college prep that they loose track of the larger goal. Obviously this is hard for students who don’t get into their school of choice (does even perfect SATs guarantee that these days?) but it can also be difficult when the application process ends and college life begins. I guess what I’m saying is that if my children score a little lower on their tests, but have a stronger sense of self, that’s an exchange I’m willing to make.