SSAT scores - retake?

runalot
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:08:44 +0000

I’m the mom with no experience at BS process. My child just took SSAT 1st time in Nov. scored in 96% overall, but individual scores were lower (between 91-94%).
First question: did they mess up on the scoring? Why would the overall score be higher than the individual scores? I cked on the SSAT website but they didn’t explain.
Second question: she’s applying to Exeter, Andover, Milton, HK, Taft for 10th grade. Should she re-take SSAT in Dec or Jan? (she thinks she can do better as it was her first time with some prep) I heard somewhere that BS don’t look kindly on kids who take the SSAT multiple times.
I’ve learned a lot from this forum and thanks to all the contributors who share their experiences.