[Carry_Okie]

Without that transcript, say admissions officers at these institutions, they find it difficult to compare a student's academic performance with those of others from public and private schools who come with detailed transcripts in hand.

My nine-year-old daughter is ready for Junior College level work now. Her younger sister will be by the time she is twelve. We'll just submit their latest work to the professors and they will write the letters, guaranteed. As far as admissions officers are concerned, there is simply no substitute for an interview. When they meet these kids they will understand who they are. My question for the universities will be, "Are you ready for these young people?"

My expectation is for them both to have their first BS by the time they are 18. That way, they can have a career and a life without looking to have their first baby at the age of 35. No, I'm not going to hear about "having a childhood." Emotionally they are exactly on track for their ages. To meet them is to realize that they are happy, well adjusted, and friendly. They get along just fine with both other kids and adults.

In such circumstances, SAT and American College Test (ACT) scores assume greater importance.

Indeed, and that is why the State of California is trying to force more subjective standards upon ETS. I'll just hand the admissions officer a college transcript.

[Aquinasfan]

My expectation is for them both to have their first BS by the time they are 18. That way, they can have a career and a life without looking to have their first baby at the age of 35. No, I'm not going to hear about "having a childhood." Emotionally they are exactly on track for their ages.

In fact, being held back intellectually in gov''t detention centers is certainly one of the many reasons for teenage angst. Children were created by God to flourish, not "get by."

People should read the biographies of Thomas Aquinas or Ben Franklin.