They really mean it when they say “xyz” is just a part of your application. Everything truly does matter. Boarding schools are looking for well rounded applicants. They want kids who are willing to try new things, experiment on campus with different clubs, and of course, succeed academically. As for the SSAT, I have an example. Me and two friends all applied to BS. My friend got a 98th percentile, I got an 85th percentile (which I worked myself up over), and my other friend got a 60th percentile. We all got into our top choices. The SSAT is only a small part of the application.
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