SSAT scores

<p>My SSAT scores: they were 692 or 73% on the verbal, 695 or 68% on the math, 680 or 70% on the reading, overall with a 2067 or 72 SSAT percentile. Analogies was the worst section for me getting 2 more right (16) than wrong (14). Can people with higher scores tell me how they raised it or achieved it? How I can raise my scores to the 80's or 90's? If you achieved this, how did you? Specific names and books? How can I learn those challenging words or analogies since the first time I encounter them were on the test when it's too late to learn them? </p>

<p>Thank you for your help!!!!</p>

<p>-Senay</p>

<p>First, buy the Princeton Review book on the SSAT. It is by far, without a doubt, the best book. Inside the book there is a list that you should make flashcards of, as well as and any other words. For the analogies, read the strategies, and practice, and practice.</p>

<p>For the reading comprehension, I found it very useful to eliminate the obvious wrong answers, and then focus on the possible right answers. Again, as with the analogies, practice.</p>

<p>The math is probably the easiest to improve on. Princeton Review explains how to solve all the types of problems.</p>

<p>Overall, I would just make sure to do all the practice tests.</p>

<p>...And remember, even if you didn't do so good the first time around, studying can make a gigantic difference.</p>

<p>hickton45,</p>

<p>Thanks so much! after i browsed amazon, customer reviews has shown that the Princeton Review is the best SSAT book by far, just as you said.</p>

<p>Where are you looking to apply?</p>

<p>hmm. I wanted to apply at Anne Wright's, Phillips Exeter Academy, and Emma Willard.</p>

<p>MDog795,</p>

<p>do you have any tips? (and up there, i meant i wanted to apply to Anne Wright's, etc).</p>

<p>Also, if you are a minority, you're chances of admission would increase greatly. </p>

<p>Just saying...</p>

<p>The only one of those schools I truly know is Exeter. I have heard of Anne Wright's and Emma Willard, but I am not sure where your SSAT score needs to be to get in. For Exeter, you need to get into at least the high 80's, though 90's would be better. I might not be correct, but a score in the 70's is pretty good for Emma Willard.</p>

<p>MDod795,</p>

<p>Yes. It is good. It's above the SSAT average at Emma Willard but I want to get into Exeter. Do you have any tips to get into the 90's?</p>

<p>Who would be the minorities in religion and race cause....yes i am a minority (i think)?</p>

<p>Somebody else told me that too, but isn't it discrimination?</p>

<p>not if you're an asian hickton45</p>

<p>Pursue your daily tasks with particular zeal; to minute detail, be it in a Nature [your greatest ambient space ~ of thought or in position] or in a System [that is, wholly of the mind], the goal should be made that all tasks should be pursued with an exacting finesse, through the most discerning eye. Apply this principle to even your mundane dealings, and pursue such a state-of-mind with vigilance; you will find that some things mentioned will fall into place.
If you feel that a more practical stance must be taken, then the advice that has been given is surely sufficient. Simply know, and I am sure you do, that it is not in the interest of the committees to be haggled with continually inane frivolities (87% vs. 90%?), and that consequently you should not pursue this end either. Based on the little experience I have, it seems that attitude somewhat resembling the one I have described above is valued in these admissions, and so it is beneficial both for this particular test and for any future endeavors. If such a philosophy is to be adopted, best start now!</p>

<p>pyrocasm,</p>

<p>lol & thanks!</p>

<p>Just imagine that the SSAT is the only thing that can make a difference between you and the myriad other applicants, that's what I did/do.</p>

<p>seikuu,</p>

<p>oh okayy!</p>

<p>with those scores, i might consider a retake. if you don't you still have a chance, but i would rule of Exeter. not that it there is no chance but those scores are kind of low.</p>

<p>grotonihope,</p>

<p>i agree. but i can totally bring it up</p>

<p>I agree with Groton in terms of they ARE to the lower end, but it isn't uncommon for a minorty or athlete that is very strong in the other areas to get admitted.</p>

<p>Are Jews considered minorities at boarding school?</p>

<p>Umm... not sure! I don't think it's as prevalent as ethnicity or being from a foreign country in general. Especially since it isn't exactly as prominent as skin colour etc.</p>

<p>I mean, I think that religion falls under the sexual orientation category (like is a kid with gay parents a minority?) - you aren't sure whether to pay attention to it or not... it's almost like discrimination, except in a non-discriminatory form.</p>