<p>Yikes, 8th grade? That must have been a pretty rough environment.
If a 219 is similar to a 2300, I’ve got some studying to do haha.</p>
<p>Luckily for both of us, Maryland and Virginia are both great state schools. How did you enjoy your first year at UVA? I visited and have done a few sports sleep away camps there. It is a very very nice place but unfortunately for me its not worth the extra dough over Maryland.</p>
<p>I’m not going to stress myself over the PSATs. I’m going to start studying at the beginning of the school year for the SATs and hopefully by then I have put in enough time for the PSATs. Luckily I am in a good enough financial situation to not have to base my decision solely on cost (my siblings went to WashU in St Louis and Rochester with little to no merit money) and my parents will cover the undergraduate costs. However, it means I would have to foot the bill for grad school if I decide to take that root. Half tuition would essentially be an equalizer though!</p>