<p>My son was top of his (small private school) 9th grade class of 27, was chess club champion and class treasurer. Won statewide Math and Science Competitions in 8th and 9th grade. Straight A's unweighted. President's Award and high honor roll.</p>
<p>Homeschooling this year, and he took the SAT and scored 1900
CW 750
Math 590
Essay 560</p>
<p>He didn't prepare much and has not had a coach. This is 10th grade, and he's a super, generally self-motivated student, so we didn't feel it was necessary. He was disappointed and surprised at both his Math and Essay scores. He loves Math and has great grades. He's also detail oriented and works at his own slow pace, much to my chagrin. I'm wondering if his pace caused him to score lower than he would have? I don't think I'm concerned with what college he winds up at, but he has stated that he is interested in a college with strong math and science, maybe majoring in Physics or Astronomy. He is not currently concerned about where he gets accepted. I want him to be prepared when the time comes and he does have specific college that he is interested in. According to what I've read, the chances of him having drastic improvements on his SAT aren't that high. </p>
<p>Should we be considering a coach for his next SAT? If so, when? I'm just not sure if I just need to relax or get moving! :-P</p>
<p>I think there is an excellent chance he will improve. The Writing section tests a limited number of grammar rules and is the easiest to boost, with the Math not far behind. More familiarity with the test would help pacing as well. If that is a 750 on the CR it is an impressive score for a 10th grader, or anybody for that matter.
I would get the College Board blue covered book and self study. If, after taking all the practice tests, he is not satisfied with his scores, you could consider outside help.
He should also begin preparing for at least 3 Subject Tests, including MathIIc and Physics.
I don't think it is necessary or helpful to take more tests "for real" until the second half of Junior year, with the exception of the PSAT.
Good luck!</p>
<p>Consider that your son has probably not yet studied all the math that is tested on the SAT, as it now covers Algebra II. Thus he is likely to improve his score, as he studies more math and becomes more proficient. Working on improving his speed at math would also help. I know my son was excellent at math, but still found he had to work hard to get all the questions done in time.</p>
<p>As for the essay, that will improve, too, as he does more writing. I would just continue to have him write essays for school, and help him to improve in that area. That is something that I would certainly expect to improve over time.</p>
<p>I wouldn't worry too much about the scores. Get a SAT review book, as danas suggested, and do a little practice in it from time to time, but don't stress over it. Chances are high that your son will improve his scores when he takes the SAT next year and/or as a senior.</p>
<p>Thanks danas and susantm for your replies and for the advice as well. He took the SAT because he is considering (and applied at) NCSSM for next year, and they require it. He is currently taking both Geometry and Algebra II and rarely misses even one question, although like I said, he takes his time. He did get a 750 on CR, and he was really thinking he'd get near that with the Math at least. I'll do as you both suggest and get the College Board book and have him work on it before he takes it next . Thanks for your help!</p>