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What makes me feel like I'm from a different generation, different world is that it never occurred to me nor my parents to get tutoring

Posted by JD (aka Jason Dean) Mar 14 '19, 15:41

Hell, while I had access to two parents, I don't remember having either of them read my application essays.

I remember using SAT study guides....in 7th grade as I took the test to qualify for some enrichment program...(oooooohhh...look at the big brain on JD) but it never occurred to me to study standardized tests in prep for taking them in high school.

I just went to school, took the SAT, I guess my investment / privilege is that I think I could it three times, generally participated in school (ran cross-country / track, some clubs, part of senior class government) but it never occurred to me nor my parents to use $$$ for extraordinary efforts.

Sure, I didn't get in to my dream school (MIT) but I guess that I just didn't want it enough?

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this is similar to me - I did almost everything on my own. did the psat, took the SAT once as a sophomore and did well enough that I didn't need to - b. Mar 14, 17:57
I know SAT coaching is big business - but generally legit. I also see parents looking for SAT study guides in the bookstore. - Meg Mar 14, 15:52

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