<p>Luna97, did you feel that you had problems with the math section coming out of the test? It seems crazy to me that a 626 would be scored that low, but the percentile, of course, is relative to the math geniuses out there who populate this test. If you can take it again in January, why not do so? My son’s math % went up by 28% between Nov. and Dec., and he didn’t really do any additional studying. Sometimes nerves play a big role. Good luck!</p>
<p>I have same question, my son gets lower 90 percentile in reading even though overall is @ 98 percentile. </p>
<p>"From what I understand, the SSAT has been completely re-done. This might account for lower scores (in general). Of course, EVERYONE on CC is in the 99th percentile, so it might be hard to tell there is a new test. LOL 
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<p>A more difficult test might result in lower percenTAGE scores but should not affect percenTILE scores all that much (i.e. how well the test taker performed compared to other students)</p>
<p>@bsroxmysox I know how you feel my mom saw my scores and was like what? The math section really lowered my score(48%) but verbal and reading went surprisingly well( 87% and 89%) so I ended up getting a 77%. Maybe we were both just having off days haha</p>
<p>^^^ at luna: proceed with your Emma app. Present yourself as well as you can, paying attention to your written answers with care. The SSAT scores are not going to disqualify you if the rest of your application is appealing. You either had an abnormal day at math or maybe that is an academic weakness; the other two scores are fine, and Emma will be most interested in the other stuff about you.</p>
<p>@bsroxmysox you made my day 
We say gutted not guttered (they’re the things you put on roofs to collect water)</p>
<p>Everyon here has fine scores, obviously the higher the score the better your chances, but nobody has scores that would exclude them from top schools.</p>
<p>My daughter NEEDS to retake the test in Jan. What have you done to prepare for the test?</p>
<p>1998 total score… Is that TOO LOW?</p>
<p>@Danlicou</p>
<p>My daughter borrowed 3 different study guides from the library. She focused on HOW to take the test as opposed to cramming. </p>
<p>The SSAT covers a wide variety of info. You either now the information or not. Trying to learn an extra year in math in a couple weeks isnt reasonable IMHO. </p>
<p>The guides are really helpful in teaching strategy to get through the test as efficiently as possible.</p>
<p>Hope that helps!</p>
<p>@confusedonhades I just hope my community service, above-average (a few B’s in some quarter final grades) grades and absolute love for field hockey can convince them to, at the least, waitlist me…:/</p>
<p>@UKgirl23 That’s what I get for watching too many BBC shows when the States (another british word!) tv shows start to suck :D</p>
<p>How are the results available to you???</p>
<p>@IMPFAMILY Go to ssat.org, enter the code given to you, the one you used to register yourself, with your birthdate and you’ll be able to download your results in PDF form.</p>
<p>@Hailumu I was not talking about teaching the subject, but sources with tips to improve the test taking. She is a does not test well and did not finish some sections.</p>
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<p>@Danlincou If she has a fear of test-taking or is not familiar with test-taking process in general, perhaps she could overcome these issues by taking practice tests several times in a rather serious setting.</p>
<p>DC did not do any serious prep but some serious mock tests. From about a month before real SSAT, we ripped practice tests off guide books (so that one test became a small booklet), and carefully followed test instructions and time schedules as if she would take a real test. We did this every Saturday morning for about four times until her test date. After administration of each test, we analyzed for her weaknesses as well as strength and focused on how to further improve. </p>
<p>She did very well on the real test, not because she had substantially gained new knowledge but because she had become familiar with process and aware of what to expect in the testing room.</p>
<p>Hope this helps, and good luck to your daughter!</p>
<p>Hi everyone,
I would just like to note that not all scores have been graded. They said mines was in the grading pile with anymore. The lady also stated all scores should be out by today or tomorrow. So do not worry if you don’t have your score yet.</p>
<p>*many more not anymore lol</p>
<p>@Danlincou</p>
<p>yes, exactly. And my advice is the same as SharingGifts’ . There are several test prep books available to buy or borrow from the library. These go over the best ways to take the SSAT. All of the study guides include practice tests that your daughter can use to both prepare and get an idea of how she will do. Once your daughter understands some strategy she will feel much more confident. And be much more prepared. </p>
<p>The reason I mentioned cramming is because some of the student posters mention this, not to assume that is what your daughter does.</p>
<p>I also have heard several reviews of different study guides so our solution to picking one was to borrow all of what the library had so my daughter could compare and maybe pick up a variety of techniques without us spending a small fortune on something she hopefully wont need again.</p>
<p>This seemed to work for her, she tested well on both SSAT and ISEE.</p>
<p>Good luck to your daughter!</p>
<p>@bsroxmysox
@bsroxmysox well if you talk to the field hockey coach there is a possibility he will push admissions to accept you one of my friends who was accepted to st.paul and Andover talked to the track coach and basketball coaches during his tour and before he left they sent him emails saying how they want to keep in touch</p>
<p>Woah. You. Are. Good. :o
My scores:<br>
728 Verbal 85%
728 Math 82%
728 Reading 94%
I was poking around and looking at everyone else’s scores and I was like,“Nooooo…”
Oh, and by the way, it is admissionility or acceptability. lol :)</p>
<p>@confusedonhades It just so happens that both my school interviews were with fockey coaches, and I made sure to push how excited I was to be playing field hockey, and that I wanted to continue playing it. I feel that the non-HADES school fockey coach was more excited with my field hockey love, but that may have been because it was an in-person interview. Hopefully my eagerness to continue and dedicate will shine through my JV position in fockey and get me an acceptance letter. But one can only hope…</p>