The proctor in this case was not new. When the kids tried to tell her the instructions weren’t right she made the comment about the test being different from when she proctored before. Makes me think maybe she hadn’t proctored in a while but sounded like she had done it before.
The wrong instructions at the start I can see, it was after the first session and she told them they would have another 45 minutes is what I don’t get. The students all knew that wasn’t right and tried to tell her.
By keeping my mouth shut what I mean is I am not calling this person out by name in any social media. I have said something to the school superintendent and to Collage Board.
Based on what my daughter and her friends have said, I don’t see how this could not be the fault of the proctor. My daughters testing room was the only one impacted, no others. As others have said, I’m not aware of any testing that allows you to revisit a section after a break. The kids even knew this was wrong.
Daughter is still pretty upset by the whole thing, was in her room most of the night crying off and on. Eye glasses weren’t fixable either so off to the eye doctor on Monday.
Sadly, the result will likely be refund/registration at the next test. Creating a new test for the number of kids affected just isn’t going to happen - tests take years to create.
You certainly need to be sure the school is well aware of what happen and this person should never proctor a test again.
@MuggleMom Totally agree about not wanting to give College Board any more money. IMO the College Board needs to be dismantled and reworked to represent its customers - the kids! We have had numerous problems with them through two of our kids and needless to say our next two will only be taking the ACT.
One example - I have the receipt that I bought and paid for test scores to be sent to S1 colleges that he applied to. Several of them never got the scores and I waited for hours on hold (over several calls) and never was able to speak to someone regarding the CB mistake - also sent numerous emails with no answer other than a computer generated one. So since they had me over a barrel I had to pony up and pay AGAIN to have the scores re-sent.
All the students in my D’s testing room where taking the test for the second or third time. This was my daughters 3rd time. That is why they all were telling the proctor she wasn’t correct. They all had taken the test before.
My D leaves for summer camp in two weeks and then when she returns she has her wisdom teeth surgery so realistically right now the best option will probably be to take the August test. So far I’ve just got the standard we are looking into the complaint but it can take 10-14 days to hear back.
Wisdom teeth surgery is one day of pain followed by one day of mild discomfort. I wouldn’t avoid a test the weekend before OR the weekend after if the surgery is scheduled for a Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.
Not for us. 3 days of pain and swelling, another trip to doctor regarding dry sockets, another day or 2 to recover. I wouldn’t count on it being quick or easy.
Oh, from my experience with wisdom teeth extraction, I would definitely avoid within 3-4 days. That wiped me out for 3 days, and I have a very high tolerance for pain.
My dentist had warned me to leave a week after extraction exam-free and anything else important -free. I was one of those lucky people who was fine with a couple of ibuprofen a day later and i normally have a low pain tolerance, but I believe it is partly to do with how deep the roots go/exactly how they are impacted etc that affects the outcome more than just pain tolerance. (I’m sure there is a dentist parent here who can explain it better than I can.)
My D had a terrible reaction to the twilight meds and definitely took a full 5 days to recover. I too am in the camp of not taking SATs within the first week of wisdom teeth extractions.
It’s awful that the OP’s child and all the others in the room had to go through this. It’s horrendous, but she (and they) will weather this storm. Five years from now, they’re likely to be on more stable footing than the College Board.
For my kid, August before senior year turned out to be a great time to take the SAT. Depending on the timing, maybe you can reschedule the oral surgery? Recovery can be very variable, but she doesn’t need any more stress associated with the testing. Good luck.
Assuming we target the August exam she should be recovered from her wisdom teeth surgery. Our concern was more around if they offered the group a make up exam, she wouldn’t be prepared for a make up unless it was offered in the next two weeks which I doubt that would happen.
I’ve been around the block long enough to say, “Not gonna happen.” It sucks what happened, but the most the CB will give (and only if you ask) is a refund on the June test and a waiver on the August test.
What did she do…cram for the SAT? Come on…she prepped for the SAT, and presumably learned how to attack the test. Are you saying she will forget all of that in two weeks? I say…nonsense. If you are worried about that…get some SAT practice tests and have her do one a week until she has a rescheduled SAT real test…you know…to stay in the groove.
No she didn’t cram, she worked very hard and had a tutor. She leaves for camp where she will be volunteering for two weeks then comes home and has her wisdom teeth taken out. I know my kid and you don’t. I know her struggles with standardized test, you don’t. I know what she has to do to prepare and you don’t. Don’t tell me my concerns are nonsense. Not every kid is the same so what works for yours doesn’t mean it will work for mine.
Well…can she take paper copies of the tests with her to prepare? I know that doesn’t sound ideal…but it would be a help. She knows the test format…and she knows what to expect…and how this is administered (too bad the proctor didn’t listen…and I do agree…that proctor should be severely reprimanded, and never proctor again).
Is there a chance the tutor could meet with her for a few days prior to the next administration of the test…with tooth extraction scheduled to accommodate this?
I sure hope the school admins as a testing site, have gotten back to you as well. This type of complaint could affect their ability to host the test…as well it should.
Taking paper exams to camp is not going to work and they aren’t allowed to take electronic devices either. We will have to see if we can get her tutor since she is in high demand. It was a challenge to secure her time for this last test.
My D has a pretty good support network around her but her struggle with standardized test goes back a long time. Ever since elementary school she has always been the last one to complete her test in class. We’ve worked with her teachers and her guidance counselor and while she has greatly improved her test taking on her regular school work, for some reason on standardized test she just looses it.
She get’s good grades, takes hard classes and overall has done very well. She had a 4.125 GPA this past semester so it’s not like she doesn’t know the material. She is just slower than everyone else around her. Even on her homework it takes her twice as long if not longer to complete. I’ve spent many late nights with her helping her.
Despite good grades she actually failed her ISTEP exam which in Indiana you need to pass in order to graduate. She had to take summer test prep classes and do extra classes in the Fall and luckily passed it on her second attempt but not by a lot.
Based on her PSAT scores we didn’t even think she’d get over a 900 and she managed to get a 1040 both times shes taken the SAT (super scored 1060). When she takes the practice test on Kahn academy she normally gets 1160’s so something about the setting of the standardized test just get’s to her and nobody can seem to figure out what it is. With her GPA, AP, EC’s we feel if she could get over that 1100 mark that she stands a good shot of getting into the school she wants for the major she wants.
We at least know of one school she will be accepted to but that is OOS so cost more but it is an excellent program. We plan now to take the 7.5 hr drive to visit this summer and attend one of their open house programs. The other instate options we have aren’t good ones for her major and we’ve visited them all and she doesn’t like them. She really only has one viable instate option.
Have you considered test optional colleges? She sounds like the perfect fit for that type of application school. They require no SAT or ACT scores. Fairtest.org has the list. Some of these colleges also meet full need…if that is needed (and you have financial need). Bates in Maine is one I can think of offhand. But check the list. There are ones closer to your home.
Some of these schools do require an extra essay…but it sounds like your daughter can do that.