<p>I know of a kid who was admitted to, and attended, a top school (which I won’t name) with a single digit percentile on one section of the SSAT. The child had a diagnosed LD but was bright and a strong athlete. The source of my information is the student’s mother.</p>
<p>Maddog you don’t even know what your saying. There are people with below 40%ile on the ssat that got into a HADES school. You can’t just predict that someone won’t get in on your own foolish predictions. -___________-</p>
<p>MD was not insulting anyone. No need to take it personal.</p>
<p>Looks like things got a little heated in here! I actually came across this thread while searching for college notification dates, and as a senior at Groton, it’s interesting to think back to the days of SSATs and lengthy, non-standardized applications. As far as I can see it, every school has certain academic thresholds, but you can definitely get past them if you have something that can fulfill a need they have. For example, I know that the fact that I played an instrument helped my application; they were low on musicians that year. Interviews are, of course, significant, but we shouldn’t underplay the importance of stats. Most of these schools receive at least 1500 applications a year, and with such small admissions staffs, numbers can very much make or break an applicant. At this point, there’s no use worrying–you’ve most likely already been decided on.</p>
<p>does anyone know how to get off of a waitlist?? 
im freaking out!!</p>
<p>playfulkiss; there’s no way to “get off of a waitlist”. the schools decide when and if they will let students off the waitlist and into their school. typically this happens in mid-april, after the accepted students make their decisions. i understand how you feel, i was waitlisted at 3 schools also, but as far as i know you can’t really do anything to get off it.</p>
<p>aaralyn: did u ever get off of the waitlist for any of the 3 schools?? O.o</p>
<p>Im in a similar shape, but could you share what your grades are like and what other extra stuff you do? Im applying to Andover and Milton. I just got 78% overall rank SSAT, really bummed out. only the math section dragged me down, I would be in the low 80’s otherwise. I think a second try I could get 85%. Really hoping to get in to either.</p>
<p>wow! how were your extracurriculars and teacher comments?</p>