<p>Which of the top boarding schools... the usual names (Andover, Exeter, Choate, Deerfield, Hotchkiss, Taft, Loomis, Middlesex, St Pauls, Milton, etc), allow you to apply as a repeat 10th grader? Anyone know the answer or know how I can find that answer out, without having to contact each one of them?</p>
<p>Also, I've seen where schools accept PSAT as opposed to SSAT or ISEE (if one wishes) when applying for 11th grade. Do you think any of those that have repeat 10th grade addmissions would accept PSAT instead of SSAT or ISEE when applying as a repeat 10th grader... or must one take the ISEE or SSAT when applying as a repeat 10th grader?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>In answer to your first question, I don’t know of any school that would not permit one to apply as a repeat 10th grader.</p>
<p>As for your second question, I have posed the same question to many, but not all, of the schools listed . . . and all were willing to accept the PSAT in lieu of the SSAT or ISEE. I would caution you, however, not to assume that this is true across the board. You should ask each school you’re applying to yourself.</p>
<p>Awesome, thanks! Now, any idea what a “solid” PSAT score is for somoene trying to get into one of the top 3-4 boarding schools, applying as a repeat 10th grader (I.e. Currently in 9th grade, will take PSAT in October, and then apply next December for 2013-2014 school year as a repeat 10th grader. She will probably apply to numerous… but has a few favorites… that’s why I said the top 3-4 schools. She’s a top 10 student, hispanic female, excellent 3 sport athlete, and most likely will apply for some financial aid. </p>
<p>What does she need to shoot for on 10th grade PSAT? Is 190, 195, 200, or 205 high enough? I suspect she would probably score around 190 without any sort of prep-work.</p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>I would think that it would have to be a very competitive score (merit scholar caliber) . . . although I am just guessing. But look at it this way, a candidate who sits for the SSAT or ISEE gets ranked in comparison to that very limited (and generally high performing) pool of candidates who apply to private secondary schools, whereas the candidate who sits for the PSAT gets ranked in comparison to every other 10th grader in the country. For the PSAT score to mean anything, I’d think you’d have to rank near the top.</p>
<p>But again, I’m only guessing . . . this is a question you might want to direct to the schools themselves.</p>