Hello College Confidential,
What SSAT scores are necessary to get into Exeter? Andover? Lawrenceville?
Hello College Confidential,
What SSAT scores are necessary to get into Exeter? Andover? Lawrenceville?
Hi @Personof2017
There is no ‘fixed magic SSAT score’… If you want approx avg scores check on sites such as http://www.boardingschoolreview.com/… If you read other threads on CC you’ll find that there are wide range of scores accepted in even the most selective schools… Of course the higher your score the more it will work your favor, but SSAT scores only play one part in your application. Often your ECs, interview, and other stats weigh more in the process… Hope that helps and you should look at older threads on CC… most people ask similar questions ![]()
Totally agree that you’ll find tons of info on old threads as well as on the boarding school review site. You probably already know this, but while a low score can exclude you, a high one will not guarantee admission.
I have read many times that a score above the 85th percentile is needed to be able to get accepted in a boarding school discussed a lot in CC. However, the average changes a little. For example, Exeter and Andover’s average scores are the 93rd percentile. I am not sure about Lawrenceville though. While these scores are, of course, closely looked at by AOs, many things affect a student’s chances.
Also these averages posted by different sites are not always accurate and have limited data…
Its exactly what @gardenstategal said
And if u get a low score… don’t let it bring u down… perhaps other parts of ur application will shine ![]()
DON’t Stress… And Good Luck
:-bd