SSAT score results and grades

[nervousstudent2]

Applying to Choate, Loomis, Lawrenceville, St. Andrew’s (DE), Episcopal High School, Taft, Blair, and Middlesex as a 9th grade reclass

Semester grade
Modern World History A
Honors Biology A- or B+ (waiting on final confirmation)
Honors Latin II A-
English IX A
Accelerated Geometry B

SSAT score:
97th percentile total
81st Quantitative
96th Verbal
97th Reading

All 7th and 8th grade grades are A+/A/A- with one B+ subject

What does this do for me? I know admissions processes are so holistic, and take into account so much more than grades and ssat, and that they’re only a bit, but does this give me a leg up or down, does it makes me more or less competitive?

I’m also currently at a rigorous day prep school

[gardenstategal]

This says " this kid can do the work." And then they move on to other factors, like maturity, what do you bring to the community, do they need FA?

[matadorski]

My guess would be that you’ll be seen as plenty capable of the intellectual / academic components. And it’s the other pieces - extracurriculars, essays, recommendations, interviews - that will determine whether you’re seen as a “fit” for each school. Good luck and keep us posted!

[Sroo]

Interesting group of schools. I think you sound very capable, now it depends on fit and application pool.
Good luck!

[nervousstudent2]

What strikes you as most interesting about this list? Cause every time I give it people say that it’s odd or interesting. Or just any thoughts you have on it?

Thank you!

[Sroo]

These are all wonderful schools. They are very different groupings of schools. Hopefully you have had a chance to visit them and / or have at least started to identify what you want from this next chapter of your life. I think the bigger question would be what are you looking for and why did you pick the varying schools. There are clearly schools not on your list and others that tend not to be on the same lists. Each school offers something unique. I think it is important to cast a wide net to see what you really want. But, if you were to get into all, what are you looking for?