Can 8th grade star testing effect my college acceptances?

I'm going into 9th grade in a few weeks and i have just received my STAR testing results. I didn't do bad but I didn't do well either. I am planning to major in Science and English. During my middle school years, I was selected into an advanced math class where i skipped a level of math. For English and Science, I have received both advanced scores. For History and Geometry, I had received only proficient scores. If i were planning in enrolling in an ivy league, am I screwed?Can 8th grade star testing effect my college acceptances?No, colleges don't see any of these scores. Nor do they see the PSAT/NMSQT (Practice SAT/National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test) that you'll probably take early high school, or any state-administered mandatory tests. All they ask for is the SAT Reasoning test (normal SATs), the SAT Subject tests (optional, but if you're applying to the Ivies or other first tier schools, you should definitely take at least two, in the subjects you're strongest in), and the ACT if you take it (more popular among non-New England schools, so the Ivies generally prefer the SATs.)



If you're planning on trying for an Ivy, look at this as a learning experience. Look at the subjects you didn't do well in, and make sure you pay extra attention to improving in those areas. Because while this one test may not have any bearing on your acceptance, if you're only receiving proficient scores in class instead of advanced scores (aka, A's), that will.



As a side piece of advice: Take the PSAT twice. It only counts for the Merit Scholar competition your junior year, and most people only take it then, then their SATs senior year, but if you're smart enough to be shooting for Ivy's, you're smart enough to be shooting for National Merit Scholars, as well. So take it sophomore year (if your school lets you, mine restricted which sophomores were allowed to take it) so you'll do better as a junior when it counts. Similarly, take your first SAT as a junior instead of as a senior, as long as you feel prepared. That way, if you're not satisfied with your scores, you have more time to improve instead of rushing to take it twice as a senior.Can 8th grade star testing effect my college acceptances?
Well honestly, my high school did send some general middle school grades and club activities as part of my transcript. Honestly though, don't panic. High school matters a million times more. They may see that you skipped a level in math and were simply challenged more with geometry, which is why you only did proficient. Grades are important, but also showing that you really *challenged* yourself academically (as well as doing other things like clubs, school activities, sports, etc) mean a great deal.Can 8th grade star testing effect my college acceptances?Snow, really put a lot of thought into what was written by the female-avatar-represented responders, those with no avatar representation of their physical being who did not make references to grammar or style in composition, and those who did not present short-sighted limitations in the relationships among future levels of educational development and your current situation.



Keep looking ahead and don't be afraid of minor stumbles along the way.Can 8th grade star testing effect my college acceptances?
Nope. Colleges only look at highschool scores. When they start scouting you they look at PSAT (Try taking it this year as a freshman). many colleges look at middle school like the warm up, so they dont even bother unless your going up in a branch school. *schools that from K-12 groom you for a specific college* Besides that your fine becuase as you said you wanted to major in english and math were you got good scores.Can 8th grade star testing effect my college acceptances?Yes , but not in a direct way you probably hear that they only look at your high school which is true , but middle school can affect your high school which in thus affect college



So say you do bad in middle school you won't be able to take AP and Honor classes you which thus affects your college



You understand what I'm saying?



Anyway good luck
your transcript from highschool are the only ones that really count toward gpa for college. so far from what you said, you got a great chance, you got advanced scores in what you are appling for, you doing great, good luck with your school and study hard.Can 8th grade star testing effect my college acceptances?
Snow, you'll do just fine. Don't worry, you've always been a very intelligent young lady. Plus you have enough scholarships to go where you please and I hope you do choose an Ivy League. BTW congrats.

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Not at all. Colleges are not looking at test scores from middle school. They are mainly concerned with your high school grades/GPA and your SAT and/or ACT score.Can 8th grade star testing effect my college acceptances?
I doubt it, although I'd recommend learning the difference between "effect" and "affect" before applying to college.
Nope. Colleges don't even look at your PSAT, which you'll take later.



SAT, SAT II, and/or ACT are the three that ivy leagues care about.
No, but your grammar can. 8th grade STAR tests don't affect your chances of getting into certain colleges.