I took the SSAT for the first time.

sonamoo8
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:43:29 +0000

I think your grades are quite good. You may want to continue working on your reading percentile.

I believe this may be too early for you to think about applying to private school. You’re probably taking the Middle Level Test dependent on your current grade (correct me if you’re able to take the Upper Level). Most schools require the SSAT to be in the Upper Level… because they typically all start at the 9th grade.

Also correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t there a cycle of SSAT dates that you can use for only one year before having take another one in a year cycle? Because it just seems unlikely that you’d use a score from sixth grade when you apply for ninth grade.

Usually the fact you’re from a small town would increase your chances, since schools like to have a diverse population and many of their applicants come from larger, more urban areas, so… stay put.

You do have many extracurrculars, you could continue taking them and be okay. I reccomend reading some books to educate yourself more on the topic of reading comp, like the Odyssey by Homer (it’s less difficult than the Iliad and you can analyze its meanings pretty well) or an annotated version of David Copperfield. If you’re up for a real challenge perhaps you could read Anna Karenina. These are all books considered classics and quite mind-bending, but you seem very intelligent despite your grades. Remember that grades don’t always reflect your effort and strengths.

You may want to simply stay and enjoy your life without the stress of trying to get into a boarding school. Continue to slowly improve upon your skills and hone them to be flexible and well-rounded.