ssat scoreeeeeee =)))))

Prep School Admissions
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<p>can you guys tell me what my chances are now in a nutshell? =))))</p>

<p>all a's except one B in algebra 2nd year 1st semester
+ college classes - going onto junior year because i've done all requirements for sophies.. "will be elligible to graduate in june" (but i'm still applying as a junior)
amazing (seriously..couldn't be better) recs from everyone, including karate instructor from 5-7 grade (knows me well, attested to athletic ability)
creative essays.. most describe my unique backround
great interviews
photography - "above average" (as evaluated by peers)
spanish and french (not on transcript)
mensa, independent thinkers of ventura, poetic genius society (clubs - i like philosophy, psychology, poetry)
community service (#1 on all apps) & babysit behaviorally challenged brother for free 30 hours per week
"various odd jobs. saleswoman. babysitting. part-time investing."
25 blue ribbons horseback riding
went to nationals as captain of cheer team
xcountry - 6 years
training for crew because i really want to row next year
presidential physical fitness award, perfect attendance, a few essay contests, most improved player xcountry</p>

<p>classes that will be complete by mid january (they asked me to send another transcript then because of my scheduling)
geometry
us history
chemistry
intro to psych
algebra ii semester 1
creative writing</p>

<p>college classes last semester:
biology - a
pilates - b ------
tennis - b ------ had a broken toe, couldn't participate for an extended period of time. attaching note.</p>

<p>college classes this semester:
intro to ethics
personality psychology
art appreciation
ju jutsu (PE).. ancient form of martial arts</p>

<p>classes at school next semester:
art theory
algebra ii, sem 2
trigonometry & pre calculus (independent)
economics
american government
journalism
engineering internship with the navy
english, 11th grade
english, 12th grade</p>

<p>indepenent classes next semester:
trig and precal (i WILL be prepared for calc by fall 07)
advanced photography
AP european history</p>

<p>Your SSAT Scores
Upper Level Score Range : 500-800
Verbal Score 794
(Personal Score Range: 773 - 800, SSAT Percentile 97%)</p>

<p>Math Score 791
(Personal Score Range: 770 - 800, SSAT Percentile 95%)</p>

<p>Reading Score 728
(Personal Score Range: 707 - 749, SSAT Percentile 89%)</p>

<p>Total Score 2313
(Personal Score Range: NA, SSAT Percentile 98%)</p>

<p>LIST:
andover
exeter
sps
st georges
choate
hotchkiss
taft
tabor
blair</p>

<p>could you please note "safety", "match", "match/reach", "almost match", "high reach", "unrealistic"</p>

<p>thanks so much! i would like to know tonight because i need to send apps tomarrow.</p>

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<p>Keeping in mind of course how hard it is for eleventh graders (though I'm sure you're quite well-versed on that by now :D), I'll do that system you asked, from what I know (and only what I know--just an opinion :)).
Andover--reach/high reach
Exeter--reach/high reach
St. Paul's--reach/high reach
St. George's--match, I think
Chaote--reach
Hotchkiss--reach
Taft--match
Tabor--safety/match
Blair--safety/match
I don't think any are really unrealistic, provding everything is in on time, you don't have any last-minute disasters, etc.</p>

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<p>mnmk i'm not applying to hotchkiss or blair anymore</p>

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<p>many times "chances" should be translated to "will you fit".Unknown to all but the adcom.futile to ask the unanswerable.maturity to control what you can. Quiet patience.Ask yourself ,do I raise my hand every time I know the the correct answer?Do I make class fun for my peers?Am engaging yet easy to be with.Am I high maintainance?All quite interesting.</p>

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<p>Agree with Kitty regarding your chances except A, E, and S are very high reach. If you are able to graduate in June but the highest math class you will have taken is pre-calc, that is surprising. I also think they will question the education that you are receiving given that you are taking 11th and 12 grade English simultaneously and are only now taking geomety. Do you have a foreign language on your transcript? If not, that could be problematic. A,E, and S have rigorous foreign language requirements. Also, forget the importance of Mensa. The intelligence required for Mensa is not all that impressive given the applicants that you are competing against.</p>

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<p>i wish i could tell you, but most its completely unpredictable.</p>

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<p>i'm not taking 10th, 11th, and 12th, simultaneously. i'm finished w/ geometry but i need to test. i study spanish and french. most private schools do not require calculus. most say that they would like students to complete calc by 12th grade, som require it. i'm in 10th now. next year at BS i will take calc, along with my peers. i will not be behind. "mensa-smart" and book smart are completely different and one can be completely devoid of the other.. i noted it because i attend the meetings like a club, and enjoy the psychological and philosophical discussions.. thats all. this is all while in a public school system (the one i go to is a magnet w/ admissions requirements). upon completing the current school year, i will be ahead of most of my BS peers (humanities, really), but will continue to take classes at whatever level is allowed of me.</p>

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<p>whole story very confusing,but interesting.like watching a car wreck.Was it a real ferrari or a kit car.Some poor BS has to figure it out.This is cool.</p>

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<p>Good analogy, Francis.</p>

<p>It seems like blairt is trying to pack 10 pounds of whatever into a 5 pound bag and then claim credit for it. Not sure if she is getting anything out of it but it's out of the way!!</p>

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<p>you seem very spiteful. what was it that i did to you again?</p>

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<p>Thanks, I also thought your post regarding High school languages and continuity were dead on(another thread,same topic). This will be a story worth following.College implications way more disasterous than BS.</p>

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<p>Blair -</p>

<p>Some of your college courses can be viewed as "fluff" - tennis, pilates, jujitsu...</p>

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<p>right. i was only allowed to take one acadmiccourse.</p>

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<p>What are your projected SAT scores? Maybe you should try to see which schools you match with.</p>

<p>andover - reach
exeter - reach
sps - reach
st georges - match/low reach
choate - reach
hotchkiss - reach
taft - reach/low match
tabor - safety/match
blair - safety/match</p>

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<p>SAT - Verbal Predicted Range 670 - 800
SAT - Math Predicted Range 630 - 760</p>

<p>= 1300 - 1560</p>

<p>(in order of level)
exeter - 1390
andover - 1388
st pauls - 1266 - 1480, average 1360
choate - 1230 - 1430
deerfield - 1260 - 1466, avg 1340
taft - 1306
st georges - average 1302
tabor - 1100 - 1300</p>

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<p>AED = reaches
St. Paul's - high match
Choate - high match
Taft - low match
St. George's - high safety
Tabor - low safety</p>

<p>I'm going to rate them by 1-10 too because Match/Reach is hard.</p>

<p>Andover - 8
Exeter - 8
St. Paul's - 7
Choate - 6
Deerfield - 6
St. George's - 4
Taft - 5
Tabor - 2</p>

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<p>St. Paul's has a 19% acceptance rate versus like 23% for A/E. Deerfield also has a lower acceptance rate of 16%, so they should be the reaches. Not just Andover, Exeter, and Deerfield.</p>

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<p>I just said that because of the schools' projected SAT scores, not their acceptance rate.</p>

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<p>I said I was basing it off the SAT SCORES. NOT acceptance rates.
Sorry.</p>

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<p>Oh, sorry.</p>