If this student is going to go to a UC or CSU, no matter what, are these worth taking at all? Obviously they can’t hurt but I’m thinking study time.
Obviously there are privates and OOS they might consider as it’s still early for them but if the odds are low or it’s an area school that doesn’t base merit on test, does this matter?
I’d agree if someone is nmf, that matters (not for ca publics). . I’m not sure if the student is realistically there…it’s a tiny fraction of kids….just not a tiny fraction of CC kids.
Kids get stressed. If you’re ok with UCR or a Long Beach State type or an Arizona type school and have no intention of an elite private or OOS public, I’d be inclined to save this level of stress that will be added to in future years and forgo the entire exercise.
But I understand why someone wouldn’t. I’m just reading about early SATs and the like and wondering if the extra work will cause issues later.
My kids were severely burned out with test prep, tests, classes, and apps. If there’s a chance to remove any potential stressor from their plate, personally I’d take it.