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Question #9:

I have great difficulty in performing well on the SAT's (math=410, verbal=440) inspite of being an excellent student: I have a 3.7 GPA, I take AP, honor and advanced classes. I am concerned about getting into a good college. (by way of GOCOLLEGE)

Answer #9:

There are three reasons for having such a disparity between your proven capability and your test results: English is not your native tongue. You have a language-based learning disability (this does not affect intelligence, you can have a genious IQ and still be learning disabled). You cannot overcome test anxiety and testing does not measure your true intelligence. I would suggest you talk to your school guidance counselor to see what options exist for educational testing. There are also a few schools which do not require SAT scores. You sound like a good student who has a chance for an excellent school. Perhaps you need an educational consultant who can give you independent time. EDUFAX provides Verbal Test Prep Tutorials (PSAT/SAT I/SAT II/ACT).

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