@TVBingeWatcher2 That camp sounds great. S was going to do something this summer that sounds similar, but it was cancelled. I was hoping tours could help him, but of course they were cancelled too.
@havenoidea that is rough for sure.
@EGHopeful
May I know which state you are from? We live in North CA and our school district had a survey last month with parentsā choices, and the results were in favor for in-person learning all 5 days. That had the highest 45% followed by hybrid learning like 40% (hybrid meaning 2 days school followed by 3 days at home learning). Surprised to see abt 10% opted for fully at home learning. Letās see what is in hold for us.
For those of you who have experience with YouScience, does anyone have an opinion on whether it would work for someone who gets a 50% extended time accommodation on the SAT ?
I heard about YouScience on CC several months ago and thought it would be a good thing for S21 to do, but I also saw someone saying that it was less helpful for kids who need extra time (ADHD, slow processing speed), so Iāve been holding off having S21 do it.
His neuropsych eval actually supported him getting 100% extended time due to his slow processing speed, but we opted to only go with 50% when requesting the accommodation from CB (we thought the actual duration of the test with 100% extended time might become an issue for him in terms of maintaining focus - even at 50% extended time, he was at the testing center for 6-7 hours, I believe), and because heās a homeschooler, he doesnāt really have a way to get a 100% extended time test - the 100% extended time tests are not center based (only school based) and itās hard enough to find a school willing to give AP exams to homeschoolers, never mind two full days of SAT testing. The school that agreed to do the AP exam for him this past year doesnāt do an in-school SAT, so they wouldnāt have been an option. All of which is to say that even 50% extended time probably isnāt really right for him, but itās hard to get 100% extended time on things in life (hard enough to get 50%), so we think itās also good for him to figure out what he can do and how best to do it with the 50%.
In any case, YouScienceā¦too time pressured to be worthwhile for a kid like this ?
@nichols51 I am thinking it would not be accurate if he cant finish the short sessions within the time limit. Maybe call YouScience and talk to them.
My daughter and I just sat through Northeasternās virtual admission session plus another separate session of their CAMD school. Weāve done dozens of these sessions since April, and this was by far the best one we have attended. It was so impressive to my daughter that it went to number 2 on her list now. Anyone looking into NU should definitely check it out.
@Mcru1231 a friend of mine also did their virtual session and said the same thing!
UT Austin just announced they will be test optional for this admissions cycle only! This may work in my sonās favor as he not an auto-admit due to his class rank. Itās still a reach, but the rest of his application (ECās. essay etc, course rigor) will be strongā¦we shall wait and see!
UT Austin just announced that they are TO.
@Momof3B , Where did you see this? Can you provide a link? Iām not seeing this info on their website? I still see the info that SAT/ACT scores are required materials on their website. Maybe Iām missing something?
@TXStuMom , thanks for the link. I would have thought they would update their website first before making a press release but what do I know?!
Our Academic Advisor sent out the press release
Fyi, Virginia Tech is allowing Common App this cycle ā before they were Coalition.
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Texas Tech, UT Dallas, and UT San Antonio will now allow students to apply via the Common App as well. Itās usually been ApplyTexas for all in state students! If UT Austin and Texas A&M make the change also, S21 will probably go Common App all the way. Iāve heard itās easier to navigate then ApplyTexas.
https://www.commonapp.org/blog/common-app-welcomes-42-new-members-2020-2021-application-season
It was really impressive. The had the AO plus a student who was incredible. She spoke of the overall academic experience, their coop programs, global learning, student life, and how they work with the students in regards to the many combined major and minor options available. After all that, the chairs of each department within the school of art and design spoke for over an hour and answered questions about their section. We are going to try and visit them now when things open up. My D21 actually despises these sessions and had to talk her into doing this one. She left it truly excited about applying there.
Just got an email from superintendent of our school district that classes will be in person and school starts on time on Aug 17th. Remote will be allowed. Details in 2 weeks. D is doing the happy dance now!
@TVBingeWatcher2 Great news! I hope we hear similar soon. I read on Texas Tribune today that TX is taking a hands off approach with schools and leaving a lot up to the districts.
Our school district is sending out the parent survey Friday and final decision on what the school year will be like will be made at the July 7 school board meeting.
Superintendent has already said school hear will start on time on August 12th.