Being a junior needing F/A how much do i need to raise my stats compared to average?

Prep School Admissions
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<p>I’m applying to 4 schools that I think I will really like and that fit me.</p>

<p>I’m applying as a junior def. needing F/A next year, so it’ll be much harder for admission;; </p>

<p>How would I stand out among the other juniors applicants that don’t need F/A?</p>

<p>I know I should be myself, but what else would increase my chances? I think I would fit and contribute/excel a lot to the schools I’m applying;</p>

<p>Any tips or ideas, please and thank you in advance =]
such as increase SSAT scores 25% above average, or something like that…?</p>

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<p>I’m in the same boat. Any help welcomed. :)</p>

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<p>me too. i think it kinda depends on what boarding schools you wanna attend.</p>

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<p>I am applying for sophomore year at the best prep schools and normally their SSAT percentile is above 90%. If ur applying to the bigger school with larger endowments, FA shouldn’t be something to worry too much about (I mean andover/exeter). If you are applying to smaller schools with smaller endowments, make sure ur SSATs are good. But find something about you that makes you unique from everybody else.</p>

<p>I was waitlisted at two schools primarily for my need for financial aid…the smaller schools will tell you that they have to choose who they give aid to.</p>

<p>GOOD LUCK!!!</p>

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not really…you need to be in the 80’s to be certain you are “in the game” but beyond that, you don’t need to be in the 90’s.
I do not think that SSAT scores will increase your FA award. Yes, at schools that do not have the endowments the size of EASD, there is competition for FA. Yes, you should be above their “average” applicant…IN SOME WAY. That doesn’t necessarily mean in SSAT scores. It is in your whole package. I know several kids that got great packages at smaller schools and they did not have higher than average SSAT scores. They were, however, special in other ways that the school was interested in.</p>

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<p>Linda S has a great point. it all depends on the person.</p>

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<p>Ha, is tuba a good enough way to stand out? Considering I’m a short(er) female? :)</p>

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<p>i guess if your good at it or have been playing a long time. i think for some of the schools you can even send in a recording of any music you play or something.</p>

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<p>musically - it depends on if the schools needs a tuba player (assuming you want to continue playing).<br>
Schools are building a class. You’ll hear this a lot. All the “top” schools could FILL every spot with 99+% SSAT students. Yet they don’t. They want a variety of kids, from a variety of backgrounds and that have a variety of interests and strengths. Year to year it will vary as to what helps you to stand out based on who is already at the school and the total applicant pool.</p>

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<p>^ Thanks. </p>

<p>Glad I’m a bit more rounded too. :slight_smile: Just thought I’d throw that out there just in case.</p>

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<p>I’m applying to the smaller schools-- 4 of them that have >45% acceptance rate</p>