Things That Aren’t True

Half the time I’m completely winging this motherhood business.” – Anne Lamott

I haven't taken the time to fully explain what this Perfect Score Project is, and what it is not.  But I plan to.  In fact, I'm writing a book that explains the whole kit and caboodle.

I can tell you that it isn't what the New York Post wrote (see annotations in link), and that the Huffington Post got it RIGHT (thanks to a super smart mom, who's been there).

I will say this, for now, and then I have to get back to work:

When I started this project, back in early 2011, I thought, as long as I have to look into this test prep thing for my own kids, and, given that I seem to be the only one left on the planet who finds the joy of the SAT,  I might as well share what I learn along the way, right?  Maybe spare others some wheel-spinning, money-wasting, anxiety-producing overwhelming high-stakes investigation energy?

I had noble intentions, I assure you.

Unless you've lived through this magilla of a process as a parent, in recent times I might add, no judging!

Here's a video that explains a little more (I hope) of what I was thinking, and how it went.

7 SATs + 10 months =  my 2011.  Check out the SAT Resources,  Tips, and FAQ pages for frequent updates about what I learned.

Illustrations by Jennifer Orkin Lewis