Ncal,
I was worried about DS8 taking the EXPLORE test so young. My other kids took it one and two years older (the DS who took it as a 6th grader did not do as well as DS8 did, but is very smart). If your DS has never tested before, this is first experience and you might see a big change with 2nd time (we did with ACT scores for 2 of my kids)--did he also do SCAT?

I am trying to cultivate the idea that "taking tests is fun" so I want to give DS the opportunity to test again next year, probably with the EXPLORE again or maybe ACT (though that's a bit scary for a little kid--Dottie, you're brave) The ACT waiting definitely beats the EXPLORE waiting.

Hope everyone gets their scores soon.