Chances with Okay SSAT scores @ Hotchkiss, Berkshire, Taft

<p>I got my SSAT scores back and only got a 64 percentile. How important will this be in whether I do/don't get into schools. I'm applying to Hotchkiss, Berkshire, and Taft for my junior year, I am currently a sophomore. Will my score be a deal breaker?</p>

<p>May I ask when did you take the SSAT? My daughter took it on Nov 17 and we did not get the results yet. Thanks</p>

<p>I took it October 14th, but the results were up on the seat website about 2 and a half weeks after I took it. So your daughters scores should be up soon.</p>

<p>Thank you, kittycat1. I just found out that the results from Nov 24 are posted but the ones from Nov 17 are still not posted. Very strange.</p>

<p>it depends on what extracurriculars you have. ssat scores are a factor in the admission’s process, but not a big one.</p>

<p>That SSAT score will hurt you a bit. Hotchkiss and Taft both usually like at least a >75%. This is a very low score for these schools… but you still have a chance!</p>

<p>When I took the test I had very little time to prepare. But I’m hoping that my other grades and extracurriculars will out weigh my SSAT score.</p>

<p>A 64 percentile is around the lowest SSAT score you can have to have a chance at getting in to Hotchkiss as a freshman. Ive heard about many people getting into Hotchkiss or Taft with this score as a freshman, but don’t know about as a Sophomore. I know Taft doesn’t even look at the candidate if their SSAT is under 50 percent, which means you have a chance! You probably have a good chance at Berkshire, though! Good Luck!!</p>

<p>Thank you for the help! I really appreciate it!</p>