Auto news on Youtube Nov 29 2017

What should I do if my child does not have good test scores? So it's important

to keep in mind that test scores oftentimes are not the only factor that

colleges and universities are going to be looking at.

So for example, at Illinois, yes it is one part of our application review process.

But we are also going to be looking at grades, course rigor. There's an essay.

We're going to be looking at involvement outside of the classroom, as well. So

just making sure that if possible that your student is really strong in each of

those other areas. If you really feel that their test scores are not

necessarily preparing them for the programs and the universities that

they're looking at, assisting them in some of the test preparation through

various resources within your community, looking into renting, purchasing, or just

checking out different types of textbooks, going online, using some of the

online resources to help prepare your child to take those exams. If

possible, of course there is always tutoring, as well, for both usually the

ACT and the SAT. So it's really dependent upon your situation, but just know that

it's not the only factor that most schools are going to be looking at when

they're reviewing their applicants. I will add that oftentimes there is the

opportunity to retake exams, and so I would strongly encourage it. For Illinois,

when we review an application, we only review the highest composite score (and the highest sub scores) even if they're not from the same exam.

We're trying to give you the benefit of the doubt. I would strongly encourage

you to retake an exam if you are not comfortable with your

first score. You can also kind of look into how the universities that

you're looking at review their applications in terms of how many test

scores you can send each institution, as well as what is the last date for you

to send test scores. So for example, at Illinois we will accept new test scores

up until the date that you actually receive your final decision. So even

if you take the test after you already have applied and submitted your test

scores already, we will review new test scores if they are higher.