899- Verbal
906- Quantitative Reasoning
905 - Reading Comprehension
908- Mathematics achievement
Just depends on what the percentile was on those. Scores alone are somewhat meaningless to us.
If percentiles are above 85% they’re solid, above 90% quite good, above 95% excellent.
@one1ofeach Thank you for your prompt response, Could you give me a percentile estimate for these scores. Thank you!
Sorry. I cannot. It changes year to year and my son didn’t take them so my experience was several years ago.
It should give the percentiles on your score report.
I only had a week to prepare so, are these scores good?
Scaled Score
% Rank
Stanine
Verbal Reasoning
892
68
6
Reading Comprehension
887
44
5
Quantitative Reasoning
897
72
6
Mathematics Achievement
894
59
5
Those scores are very average, or below average depending on the selectivity of the schools to which you are applying.
Would highly selective schools just disregard my application because of these scores?
ISEE/SSAT scores are one part of the puzzle. Only the admissions office knows the answer to your question.
We cannot answer that but those scores are quite low. Which schools have you applied to? If it’s the typical top ten it will be rough and entirely depend on the rest of your application.
@Roconut If I recall correctly, you were also taking the Feb 8th SSAT. How do you feel that went?
Also – just to confirm – the first set of ISEE scores you posted in this thread are higher than the second set – just making sure it’s the second set that is accurate?
Assuming you are dealing with the ISEE scores and don’t have SSATs coming – your scores are definitely on the softer side of the typical profile for PA/PEA (if I recall – those were your first choices?). Did you ever end up researching some additional schools to add to your list? There are some fantastic schools out there where your scores would not be an issue! What did your list end up looking like?
Also remind me – are you English second language? I recall that you live abroad, but can’t recall if English is first language. (Might help explain softer scores to an AO.)
But hear this: your quest is not over unless you decide it is. It just might have to shift with this new information.
I suggest you look into schools with later admission dates (like the Ross School 2/15) or rolling admission. Note: some schools with a 1/15 deadline do accept later applications, space permitting.
A starting point would be : https://www.boardingschoolreview.com/
And: https://www.boardingschools.com/find-a-school/quick-lists/rolling-date-application-deadline
You can plug your scores in here: https://iseepracticetest.com/content/schools
Picking the 3 “safeties” that are on my son’s list:
Webb 75th is “almost there” and 89th is “looking good”
Millbrook 62nd is “almost there” and 80th is “looking good”
Lawrence 55th is “almost there” and 72nd is “looking good”
There are no SSAT centres in the Middle East so, I had to take the ISEE instead. I only had a week to prepare thoroughly due to prior school commitments, I am disappointed with these scores and I hope if I take it next year I would get a better score. And I am proficient in English
Just another question, does diversity play a role in applications. This is one of my strong points since I have lived in Uk, India and the United Arab Emirates and, I am a British Citizen of Indian Decent living and studying in Abu Dhabi.
Lastly, are these scores very Bad?
Be honest, please
thanks!
Well, @Roconut , the percentiles in Post #6 aren’t fantastic. They’re good enough for some schools, but maybe not Choate, Exeter, and Andover.
There are schools - really, quite wonderful schools even, that would be more fine with those scores. Look at the link in @CrimsonWife 's post, and check out some of those schools.
Yes, offering a unique perspective could contribute to “diversity”, but it is only one component.
Also, realize that just because a school doesn’t claim to use Harkness, that does not mean that they don’t have discussion-type of classes.
Progressive schools are well within your reach, and offer unique opportunites.
Examples include the Cambridge School of Weston and the Putney School.
Cambridge School of Weston is definitely still recruiting applicants because my son got invited to an event after 1/15. They have an interesting program as it’s a “design your own curriculum” school. It’s on the Plan B list if on 3/10 we need to scramble to find him a slot somewhere.
Hi, my son took the ISEE recently and here is what he’s got.
ISEE Mathematics:99th Percentile,9
ISEE Quantitative: 94th Percentile,8
ISEE Verbal Reasoning:72nd Percentile,6
ISEE Reading Comprehension:56th Percentile, 5
He is applying to private schools in his local area and schools such as St.Pauls, St.Marks, Groton, and St. Georges. Are these scores good enough?
How do I prepare for ISEE, If I’m taking it next year does anyone have any tips to study for it since I am absolutely clueless
@Roconut Look up “ISEE Test” on Amazon - there are a lot of test preparation books out there, some of them better than others.
I have no idea which is the best one, but Barrons has been around forever.
@Apswed590 An application to any of these school is so much more than just the scores from one test. I suggest you initiate your own thread in the “Chances” subforum, with more information about your son. Grades matter, EC’s matter, even personality can matter.
@stalecookies My son usually has a GPA above 3.7 and had straight A’s last year. He does Model UN, Cross Country, Plays the Flute, in Student Council. He has a very bright personality and is very quirky.