I just want to share a data point that a boy also in NE area (DD’s friend) who got rejected last year from all top schools with a 2400 SSAT score, got accepted by most top schools this year when he reapplied to 10th grade. From hearing other examples, 10th grade entrance does seem to be a little easier (also know a local girl got into Andover in 10th grade. BS is rare in our local area, and rarely anyone goes to those top ones). Good luck!