<p>Okay, thanks</p>
<p>I'd try for 10th too, there's so much more space and I think it's better socially. People are pretty bonded by 11th grade. I've nevr known anyone who went to boarding school after 9th who didn't wish they went earlier.</p>
<p>Figure out what you're SAT translates to in terms odf SSAT (somewhere in the 70s?) and apply to schools where your grades and score are about average.</p>
<p>my predicted SAT range is minimum 1300 (old scale)... most of the schools are about this.. exeter's is only 90 points higher. the maximum for my SSAT predicted range is a perfect score.. so the median predicted score would be 1450.. which is 60 points above exeter's (highest average SAT).... how much does the test score help??</p>
<p>Schools where I know people who got into both 10th and 11th after deadline: Stevenson, Northfield, Choate, Governor's, Williston and Andover.</p>
<p>There are pleanty of schools below the top 15 or so that always have open arms for a full payer.</p>
<p>I think (two words that should send you running) that the predicted SAT range isn't considered or given much, if any, weight by AdComs. They have the SSAT numbers and, if you're admitted, then presumably your time at the school will be a greater influence the subsequent SAT score -- which makes the predicted range irrelevant. And if you're not admitted, then it's definitely irrelevant. So, either way, it's not significant and of little relevance to an admissions decision.</p>
<p>In fact, my son took the SAT in 7th grade and his score was above Exeter's average SAT score...and I don't think they really give a darn. They need to know that he's ready -- now -- to handle what they throw at kids. And the SSAT is the common predictor they use for that (plus recommendations, grades, etc.) I'm sure the SAT doesn't hurt...but it's not designed to be a predictor of secondary school success. They have a better tool for that.</p>
<p>In your case, blairt, where you're so close to walking in to the SAT for college, it may be a different story. That may be something that's on their radar. Then again, I'm not sure that the most highly regarded and most competitive boarding schools feel that they need to make a conscious effort in their applicant selections to find people who will keep their SAT averages high. I think that's more a function of what they do with highly capable and bright people that they admit -- and not so much a function of finding the best test-takers America has to offer. (It would be nice if they placed lots of weight on expected SAT performance, but I just don't have the sense that they do, particularly from interviewers who all mentioned his SSAT scores and, over about 10 interviews, never uttered a word about his SAT scores.)</p>
<p>Again...those first two words should be construed as cautionary.</p>
<p>He doesn't have an SSAT score.</p>
<p>Also, from what I've been told, SSAT is indeed the best predictor of SAT scores. As another poster said, the schools don't perform miracles in 4 years.</p>
<p>Thanks for all of the fantastic advice. I was wondering, what schools, that are known to accept late, do you think I would eb able to get into?</p>
<p>Since you're from CA, you may want to look at Stevenson on the Coast near Carmel. It doesn't have all the resources of some of the E. Coast schools (small endowment) but I'm told the classes are really good.</p>
<p>Do you want to go East? What are your interests? Do you play any sports?</p>
<p>I have been a member of my Varsity colorguard for three years, this has been very time consuming and it is the only sport i do. I am a member of my schools JSA club, I would love to go to the east. I have done alot of research and i beleive all the best schools are in the east. I amvery interested in science. i ahve takena John Hopkins center for talented youth course on astronomy. I am also very interested in the study of medicine and cancer research. i am also a member of the academic decathlan team.</p>
<p>So I'm looking at mostly Bs and an 1110 SAT. I'm guessing you should be looking at schools with an average SSAT of about 70 as SPS said. Take a look on boardingschoolreview.com for match schools. You can add a reach or two, but combined with a late app that may be difficult. </p>
<p>When you see schools you like, come back and ask about them.</p>
<p>what do you know about Blair Academy?</p>
<p>It gets good reviews on this site. PM momofwildchild who had a son there.</p>
<p>Also, make sure your parents are with you on this. They need to be prepared to take you to interview in a hurry if the schools accept your app.</p>
<p>or
* Cushing academy
* Culver academies
* The Masters School</p>
<p>Thank you for the help!</p>
<p>You can ask me questions about Blair Academy because my son goes there. It's a great school for him. The academics are strong with a good range of courses for a school its size. I don't know anything about Cushing Academy and Culver (isn't that military?). The Masters School is close to NYC, possibly the closest of all the boarding schools. It is supposed to be very strong in the arts. However, it is only 40% boarding. In general, it is better to find a school with at least 2/3 boarding if you will board. However, if you want to be close to NYC and have a strong interest in the arts, you can consider Masters. They might have added a new science building in the last 5 years, but I have no idea how strong their science program is.</p>
<p>Okay, so you feel that Blair is a good school for your son? He likes it and it has good academics? Also, do you think I could get in?</p>
<p>I don't know whether or not you could get in but from the little I know about you, you have a reasonable chance. Your profile seems to be within the range of their accepted students, and historically they have some openings after the regular admissions cycle.</p>
<p>Do you know how the teachers are? Are they involved with the students lives?</p>
<p>masters sounded pretty good, i was looking into it at one point. it has a fencing team too, :)
contact admissions asap cuz i tried late admissions last yr in liek march and they saiod it was too late.</p>
<p>Yes! That is one of school's strengths. In fact, at Blair, you would have both a monitor and an advisor. The monitor is a faculty member who watches your academic life and your advisor (whom you select), watches over your life within the community. Most of the faculty live on campus. It is a closely-knit community.</p>