<p>Here they are...
Verbal - 91th
Math - 99th
Reading - 99th
Total - 99th</p>
<p>Do you think I have a good shot at a boarding school like Lawrenceville or Andover?</p>
<p>Did you prepare for the test beforehand?</p>
<p>I know kids who did not receive acception letters even though they had top notch grades in school and tests. I also know students who had lower (even one person who received a 32 % on their SSAT) who got into schools comparable to the ones you mentioned. That being said, the average SSAT score of an Andover-accepterd student in last year's applicant pool was about 93% and L'ville I'm sure was something similar.</p>
<p>What these schools really look at more though is what otherinterests and activities you pursue because they are trying to build a complete community; they want a school filled with people who can share varied experiences.</p>
<p>When are the applications due this year? Good Luck!</p>
<p>It's sort of hard to say from just a SSAT score.
Some people think that some parts of an application can get you in guaranteed, like SSAT scores, or grades. While these are important factors, they aren't everything.
I know of a friend who applied to Andover and had the perfect paper application (Started state-wide charity, captain of football team, 99th SSAT, 4.0 GPA) screwed up his interview (well his interviewer didn't like him from the start) and got rejected.</p>
<p>Well if you apply to St. Paul's I'll get to read your application file so then I would probably know, bwahahaha.</p>
<p>i don't think they matter. i got 99th percentile on all, got accepted into exeter, andover, and lawrenceville, and deferred from and later accepted into choate. frankly speaking, if you dont get a scholarship to those high schools, you might as well save the HUGE tuition cost and just study mad hard at your local public high school.</p>
<p>i don't know but having some 125 grand more in my pocket seemed nicer to me.</p>
<p>the main benefit a private high school offers over a public high school is the focused study atmosphere, and the availablity of better teachers. this does not mean that there are not amazing teachers at public high schools. however, the difference is that at public high schools, you must spend the time and effort to study on your own.</p>
<p>^There a few other benefits haha.</p>
<p>;) hehe i went off topic. but yea those scores are fine. make sure your essays are good though. big factor in admissions.</p>
<p>Just curious how your scores came. We paid extra for e-mail but have not heard anything yet.</p>
<p>you obviously have a shot based purely on these scores, and i thiink you already knew that. However, scores are not the most important facet of an application. However if you also have excellent grades, recommendations, interview, essays, then you're in terrific shape i would say!</p>
<p>Now everyone go to my Dedications thread on either the High School Page or the Cafe. Thanks much!</p>
<p>My scores came by mail, actually, and surprisingly early. </p>
<p>I have a question about interviews though, as this is my first time applying for private school. What should you bring to your interview? Also, any tips on dressing? I was thinking formal, but I'm not sure that would fit into the environment very well, depending on the school.</p>
<p>EVERYONE! See the post before loh3x7a!</p>
<p>Look sharp. I would say coat and tie.</p>
<p>Congratulations on those scores! They are outstanding. Make sure you keep you grades high, though, high-testers are often rejected when they have low grades, on the basis that this makes them appear like a lazy genius.</p>
<p>Heyy the Dedication thread is suffering! Help out and join in the fun. Share memories about, and feedback for KissMeKate! Make her day and mine too! Im sure you'll want people to return the favor when its YOUR day!</p>
<p>Ahem...female. So no tie. =]</p>
<p>Should you bring a pen and clipboard or something, to take notes? Or is it generally open discussion? Also, if any of you have been to an interview at Lawrenceville or Andover, could you give me a little overview of what went on?</p>
<p>Thanks so much.</p>
<p>haha don't bring a clipboard, you'll look like a huge dork. All interviews are pretty similar, first you'll probably have a tour with a student, then the interview. They'll ask about your interests, what type of school you go to, why you want to go to boarding school, why you want to go there, what do you do in your spare time blah, blah, blah, nothing big, a little preparation beforehand goes a long way, have a reason you want to go to each individual school and it will save you having to think on your feet, but usually the interview flows pretty easily and isn't too intense, they're just trying to see what you're like.</p>
<p>As far as preparation goes, should I prepare some questions to ask the admissions officer? Or does that simply seem like you haven't researched their school thoroughly?</p>
<p>Questions are a must, they show you actually HAVE researched the school. Make sure the questions you ask are more like "Can you tell me about your theater department? I'm a really hardcore drama guy, I'd like to know what it's like." or "What's your debate team like? I'm really interested in starting that in high school." or something to that effect. DON'T be like "What's your average SAT score?" "How many kids to you send to Harvard each year?" or superficial questions like that.</p>