How important are SSAT scores versus application essays.

ThomasBr
Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:48:44 +0000

Essays are meant to be a reflection of your personality and are very subjective. They are not like the SSAT where one essay is “better” than another essay. Having a unique essay is just the start - if they don’t reveal anything about your personality, it doesn’t matter how different or unique it is. Keep in mind they look at your application as a whole. That being said, an 88th percentile will not keep you out. If there was one spot left in a class, and one applicant had an 88th percentile SSAT but a personality that an AO felt fit perfectly with their school, and an applicant with a 99th percentile SSAT but thought their personality is not a good fit for the school, they would obviously accept the person with the 88th percentile SSAT. Essays and the interview are probably the most subjective parts of the interview, but will also help the AO determine whether or not you are a good fit.