<p>Going to be sophomore year in sept but v lazy . Sat mock test only got 1500. Teachers said he is bright but how can he go to uni with such score? How can he get another 500-600 bt jan 2016</p>
<p>I feel hopeless</p>
<p>Yes, there are universities where such a score would not disqualify him from admission.</p>
<p>But worry more about the laziness in general. Studying at a university requires a higher level of student self-motivation, since there is less hand-holding and progress monitoring than there is in high school. Falling behind is easier to do, and harder to catch up from.</p>
<p>There are many, many colleges that do not even require an SAT score to be submitted. Below is the list of the SAT optional schools current as of this summer. Some very good schools on this list. How is his GPA?</p>
<p><a href=“ACT/SAT Optional List - Fairtest”>http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional</a></p>
<p>Lots of growing up and learning between now and then. Find some things that interest him and get him fired up and off the couch. </p>
<p>You are willing to go on a public forum and call him lazy? After he got into BS for this fall? You’re worried about a SAT mock for a rising soph? Something making me wonder about all this.</p>
<p>@lookingforward What is BS?</p>
<p>Boarding school- if he’s not boarding, at least OP was talking about pretty exclusive preps.</p>
<p>Yikes, premature about the scores. This might be a joke. If not, that Fairtest list contains top schools and might help you, um, relax. And scores don’t reflect character.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, please read Levine’s book “The Myth of Laziness.”</p>
<p>My son’s 2 PSAT (soph & jr year) were abysmal. I don’t even think he even hit 1300. We hired a private tutor for both the SAT & ACT. He ended up, iirc, 1930 SAT and 32 ACT. </p>
<p>Skykch 1500 out of 2400? Or 1500 out of 1600?</p>
<p>I feel sorry for the child.</p>
<p>Surprisingly, a score of 1500 for a freshman is neither poor nor surprising. It simply intimates that the student will benefit from some preparation, especially if described as bright. </p>
<p>Without parental coercion, very few freshmen would show interest in a standardized test or dedication to work at it. There is plenty of time down the road. </p>
<p>Part of the reason they go to high school for 4 years is to learn more stuff. When they learn more stuff they do better on the SAT. That is why Sophomore’s don’t go to college. </p>
<p>MIght be a ■■■■■. If not, the kid is going to need more than an SAT coach.</p>
<p>That’s an okay score for 9th graders. He’ll learn more in the next 3 years. </p>
<p>“V lazy”? I see where he gets it</p>
<p>"MIght be a ■■■■■. If not, the kid is going to need more than an SAT coach. "</p>
<p>Why would you think that? He’s only in 9th grade, fgs. </p>
<p>Hey, my kid has similar issues, which is why I read this post and thread…and I am not a ■■■■■. </p>
<p>What do you do about a rising junior who still has no strong interests,( other than the XBOX). My son plays a few sports so-so, maintains a B- in honors classes by doing the absolute minimum, and wants to partake in nothing. Wouldn’t even go on any college visits with sis just to see. I have no idea what his test scores will reveal, but am wondering if I should be proactive and have him do a few practice tests just to see what we might be dealing with? He has mild ADHD and takes meds, except in the summer so he can eat. This makes the lazy summer more challenging to deal with because I attribute some of this’ laziness’ to lack of focus, but then maybe I let him off too easy. But even on meds, he has no strong interests, and dislikes most of his teachers and classes and refuses all clubs. </p>
<p>He is a great kid, however. He’s social, thoughtful and kind. What more could I really care about up until now? I just keep hoping the academics, interests will fall into place with just minor nudges. And if so, what nudges would you recommend? Or, is this just a boy thing and I should relax? Most of his male friends are high achievers,however, as was sis. She is off to a great college this Fall (phew! hooray! ka-ching!) but she is an interested, engaged and very independent sort. Please share your wisdom! Thanks!</p>
<p>My son is the same way and Emilybee gave me hope in this thread. </p>
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<p>I still think that the best nudge is hitting them in the wallet! Every kid likes and needs spending money. Rather than focus on chores as in mow the grass for 10 bucks, try offering payment for taking SAT sections in earnest. Want a quick twenty to go see a movie? Easy Peasy, here is a section of the SAT. It will take you less than hour to prepare, take, and score. Show me the folder and you get the twenty! </p>
<p>Fwiw, this does NOT cost you a lot because you probably end up forking the cash over anyway. </p>