I guess since kids can choose which scores to send, the Talent Searches benefit of allowing early testing that wouldn't count is no longer so remarkable. Would you continue to pay for the talent search or go directly to College Board? The cool booklet comparing scores within the region is nice, but do we need to pay $35 for it? Or maybe we'd pay that much for one booklet, but not every kid--So what is the benefit of the talent search now?
I actually had a conversation with both kids after the Talent Search Awards. DD wanted to participate again, since this year was her first time. For DS, I suggested that we do it outside of the talent search since he is 13 now and we can register online . But he wants those medals! He is 13 going on 3 :-)
Also, it does not imply anywhere in the new policy, that scores taken before high school won't be cancelled. This is the current practice, I believe.
