<p>My son is 8th grader applying for 9th grade. He got all A in public school and 2nd place in state piano competition. His SSAT is: 2160 (83%) with math: (782) 94%, verbal: (710) 78%, reading: (668) 60%. How good is his chance for Milton academy, Noble and Greenough? Appreciate your help.</p>
<p>Does he need Financial Aid?
What other extracurriculars does he participate in?
Which country or state are you from?
Is he a lively, loquacious boy?</p>
<p>Milton’s average SSAT admit is 90th percentile (says on the BS review website)
I don’t know about the other two schools… 
reading and verbal NEEDS to improve. Milton likes bragging about its writers :)</p>
<p>If you’re applying to Nobles and Milton, chances are you’re applying as a day student. Getting into Milton as a day student I’ve heard is FIERCELY competitive. So, his bad math and reading scores might kill his chances. Sorry, but I think if the reading was in the 70’s it would be redeemable, but since it’s in the 60’s it’s not. Don’t worry though! Retake the SSAT! That’s what I did and my score just dramatically improved!</p>
<p>Thank you SnapePotter and Ifax for your valuable input. My son took the ssat again and improved the scores to: total 2196 (89%), math 797 (97%), verbal 713 (79%), reading 686 (73%). He will take one more test (1/8). Besides piano, he plays hockey (current), soccer, baseball, tae kwan do. All in B level. For fiancial aid, I haven’t decided to apply or not. We may be able to get some. But our saving may look sufficient to pay it fully. Thanks again for your advise.</p>
<p>i know this is old but oble and greenough is one school…</p>
<p>He/she is referring to Milton and Nobles.</p>