Hi. I am an 8th grader. I have just received my SSAT scores back and I got an 83%. I was wondering if in general this is a good score. I am applying to private schools in San Francisco. I just want to know if that is a decent enough score to get into private schools. Or should I work hard to get a better score? I have taken it twice but have not received the scores for my second test.
My friends have told me that this is a good score and I have a friend who currently goes to Lick-Wilmerding High school, the most competitive in SF, with an 83%. What do you think? Thanks!
My Raw score is a 2151
An 83% is a good solid score. The question of is t good enough really depends on the average score of the schools to whom you plan to apply. Look up SSAT score of school XY or Z and see what comes up
What schools are you applying too?
I’m from the Bay Area… just schools in the city or outside as well?
Those are solid scores. Congratulations! Scoring in the 80th percentile (and above) tells the SF private high school admissions officers that you are perfectly capable of handling the academics at their school. Now you just need to figure out which SF high school is right for you and convince the admissions officers that you are the right “fit” for their school. Lick-Wilmerding, University, Urban, Bay, S.I., Drew, Marin Academy, Nueva, Crystal Springs, Lowell, etc are all great schools, but they are very different from each other…
Is your current school public or private?
Just schools in the city.
Thanks CaliMex. I go to a private K-8 episcopal school.
In that case, your school can probably provide better guidance than we can since they know the SF high schools best. Every year, they work directly with SF admissions officers to make sure they find spots for all of their graduates. Take advantage of their expertise and advocacy!
Ok. Thanks!
I’m applying to Lick, International, SI, Urban, and Bay.
Those are all wonderful schools, but they are all very different from each other…
Alejandro - following up on this thread. Curious how things worked out for you for high school.