<p>Marian -- Thanks! We are getting to the point where all DS1's hard work is starting to pay off, and I would like for <em>all</em> of us to enjoy it!</p>
<p>DS1 will probably do SAT-I (first time) in April of junior year -- just before spring break, and far enough ahead of AP exams that they don't run on top of each other. If he needs another shot at the SAT-I, he can do it in October of senior year (though avoiding taking it again while doing college and Intel apps is a powerful motivator to prepare well the first time). SAT-II WH will probably be in June; after AP, but during finals. Physics or Chem -- probably March. </p>
<p>My personal feeling is that if you can schedule SAT-IIs individually, it probably helps the scores. It's a pain to allocate another Saturday morning to the process, but it allows for single-minded focus on one subject area. If you feel like you blew the first test, it will likely affect your mental outlook on the second one. This is why DS1 has tried not to take APs where he'd have two exams in one day.</p>
<p>SAT-I is far less about learning material for the test as it is learning the <em>format</em> and types of questions. Best "studying" for the CR part is to read widely -- scientific articles, general interest, poetry, literature of different periods and genres. DS1 will self-study everything using a couple of test-prep books; it's a good use of those bookstore gift cards! :*)</p>
<p>DS1 has not decided if it's wise for him to apply ED, but either way, this timetable seems workable for him.</p>