<p>Hi I am an 8th grader who is looking to apply to deerfield, andover, exeter, lawrenceville, and choate. I play tennis and I am ranked really well. I am the founder of the middle school debate team. I got my ssat scores back 74%:( I am in all honors classes at my school. I do not need financial aid.</p>
<p>Many acceptances score under average. It will be tougher, but you still have a good chance if all the other parts of your app are strong i.e. grades, recs, interview etc. I know kids at andover, exeter, and deerfield who got scores in the 60s.</p>