<p>do you think it will hurt me if i show a significant struggle inmath throughout my middle school years. In sixth grade i got a B-, C+, C-, and C+ for the year. In seventh grade i got a B-, B, B-, and B- for the year. The teacher who has taught me for the last couple years is in love with me and knows how incredibly hard i work at it. so ill probably get a good recommendation. on my ERBs i got in the 75th percentile for math and 86th for quantitiative reasoning so i assume ill do similarly on the ssats. Tell me what you think or if you know from experiance. Thanks so much.</p>
<p>Have you tried tutoring? On the bright side, you have exhibited improvement. Are you taking algebra in the 8th grade.</p>
<p>You might not want to apply to Exeter. I heard the head of admissions state that academic success at Exeter correlates with high math SSAT scores; therefore admissions pays attention to the math SSAT more than the other tests, but not to their exclusion. And certainly, they focus on the entire application. </p>
<p>Some schools probably pay less attention to the math SSAt score, but I don't know which schools those are. </p>
<p>I imagine that adcoms evaluate your entire application. If I remember correctly, you were President of the student council. You should stress your leadership skills. I believe that they will pay attention to your application because of that distinction. The Bs & Cs in math should not rule you out as a candidate, especially if you go to a very competitive school &/or you are on an accelerated math track. Try to bring those grades up this coming school year if you can. </p>
<p>I am just a parent who went through this process last year with my son. I don't know everything, so more people on this board may have better information.</p>
<p>Actually I would still encourage you to apply to Exeter. My math score was better than yours, but still not awesome. I got in and did well academically. </p>
<p>Exeter is looking for a rounded class -- they need people for every "position" on that team. Certainly don't be afraid to apply.</p>
<p>It's not a good thing but not necessarily a deal-breaker. Try and get your SSATs as high as you can and focus on an upwards trend in your GPA for math. That would most likely cover your bases.</p>
<p>There's lots of schools you would get into, but probably not the very top schools. Look at great schools like Peddie, Hill and St. Andrews.</p>
<p>Lynn, are your math percentiles on the ERB from the national, suburban or independent school norms? The SSATs correlate to the independent school norms. Keep that in mind as you try to predict your performance on the SSAT.</p>
<p>Make sure you are placed correctly. Algebra I is arguably one of the most important math courses serving as a foundation for all advanced math and science courses. You want to make sure you have the concepts down solidly! Good luck next year.</p>