SSAT at Prep

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Is 50th percentile ok? The math was low but reading high.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is 50th percentile ok? The math was low but reading high.

I think I read somewhere (maybe here) that the average at Prep is 60% but now I don't see that on their website.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is 50th percentile ok? The math was low but reading high.

I think I read somewhere (maybe here) that the average at Prep is 60% but now I don't see that on their website.

That 60% score was the lowest anyone mentioned and that was for a single candidate who was also an outstanding athlete.

No one suggested that was an “average” score.

The fewer “boxes” a candidate checks on GP’s list of important things, the higher the test score required to even be considered.

In the absence of other factors, a 50% score, would make admission unlikely.

But Prep admissions are more art than science.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is 50th percentile ok? The math was low but reading high.

I think I read somewhere (maybe here) that the average at Prep is 60% but now I don't see that on their website.

Our son attends Prep and was a recruited athlete. We were told that he needed a minimum of 60 percent. Now, he isn't going to be a professional, but he was identified, and they reached out to our family. So, that tells me that kids with a "hook" need a minimum of 60. I do know a kid who now plays his sport in college and is a good athlete. He was recruited there and was forced to take it a second time to get up over 60.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is 50th percentile ok? The math was low but reading high.

I think I read somewhere (maybe here) that the average at Prep is 60% but now I don't see that on their website.

Our son attends Prep and was a recruited athlete. We were told that he needed a minimum of 60 percent. Now, he isn't going to be a professional, but he was identified, and they reached out to our family. So, that tells me that kids with a "hook" need a minimum of 60. I do know a kid who now plays his sport in college and is a good athlete. He was recruited there and was forced to take it a second time to get up over 60.

They must have really wanted him. HSPT is hardline about no retakes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is 50th percentile ok? The math was low but reading high.

I think I read somewhere (maybe here) that the average at Prep is 60% but now I don't see that on their website.

Our son attends Prep and was a recruited athlete. We were told that he needed a minimum of 60 percent. Now, he isn't going to be a professional, but he was identified, and they reached out to our family. So, that tells me that kids with a "hook" need a minimum of 60. I do know a kid who now plays his sport in college and is a good athlete. He was recruited there and was forced to take it a second time to get up over 60.

They must have really wanted him. HSPT is hardline about no retakes.

PP said SSAT. Prep does not accept HSPT.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is 50th percentile ok? The math was low but reading high.

I think I read somewhere (maybe here) that the average at Prep is 60% but now I don't see that on their website.

Our son attends Prep and was a recruited athlete. We were told that he needed a minimum of 60 percent. Now, he isn't going to be a professional, but he was identified, and they reached out to our family. So, that tells me that kids with a "hook" need a minimum of 60. I do know a kid who now plays his sport in college and is a good athlete. He was recruited there and was forced to take it a second time to get up over 60.

They must have really wanted him. HSPT is hardline about no retakes.

PP said SSAT. Prep does not accept HSPT.

Yup, sorry, total brain fart. I’ll see myself out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is 50th percentile ok? The math was low but reading high.

Hi-I would take again. It is not a deal breaker but try to get higher with extra tutoring and see if you can schedule an additional test if possible. They look at applications holistically so nothing is a deal breaker. It may be that your son shines in one area more and that is okay. My son loves the school. It is a lot of work so that is what I would consider the most. I have a child at another area private and Prep is a lot more work. Freshman year is so hard because they have daily quizzes in every class on top of weekly test days on top of this. so your son cannot let up at all. This is their philosophy and it does work for the right kid. When they graduate they will be so disciplined in everything. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is 50th percentile ok? The math was low but reading high.

Hi-I would take again. It is not a deal breaker but try to get higher with extra tutoring and see if you can schedule an additional test if possible. They look at applications holistically so nothing is a deal breaker. It may be that your son shines in one area more and that is okay. My son loves the school. It is a lot of work so that is what I would consider the most. I have a child at another area private and Prep is a lot more work. Freshman year is so hard because they have daily quizzes in every class on top of weekly test days on top of this. so your son cannot let up at all. This is their philosophy and it does work for the right kid. When they graduate they will be so disciplined in everything. Good luck!

Just curious as to the other school you are referring to? And can you be more specific on the differences between the schools?

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Sorry don’t want to be more specific but other school is considered a top school in the DC World. The big difference is the work Prep is a lot daily because each night you are studying for a quiz so there is a different level of accountability. Classes are everyday. There is also an assigned test day but we love that because yes you have quizzes in the other classes but only one test. Other school might have days with nothing but you could have two major tests in one day. It does get easier to follow the work load each year and the kids are well prepared for college. Prep is a school known to create binds which is not the same at other school. Prep is not snobby no matter what you read. Also the international component is interesting and something you could only get at maybe WIS. Why different schools well we allowed our kids to choose and one is more religious and wanted Prep. FYI I think all the DMV schools offer a great education. Hope this helps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry don’t want to be more specific but other school is considered a top school in the DC World. The big difference is the work Prep is a lot daily because each night you are studying for a quiz so there is a different level of accountability. Classes are everyday. There is also an assigned test day but we love that because yes you have quizzes in the other classes but only one test. Other school might have days with nothing but you could have two major tests in one day. It does get easier to follow the work load each year and the kids are well prepared for college. Prep is a school known to create binds which is not the same at other school. Prep is not snobby no matter what you read. Also the international component is interesting and something you could only get at maybe WIS. Why different schools well we allowed our kids to choose and one is more religious and wanted Prep. FYI I think all the DMV schools offer a great education. Hope this helps.

Thank you so much for your reply. We are torn with what to do if he gets into all of his choices (Prep obviously being one of them). Some of the other choices are not as academic, but we've heard can be more "fun." It's so hard to know which one to pick! Maybe it will be easier if he gets rejected at some of these schools!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Sorry don’t want to be more specific but other school is considered a top school in the DC World. The big difference is the work Prep is a lot daily because each night you are studying for a quiz so there is a different level of accountability. Classes are everyday. There is also an assigned test day but we love that because yes you have quizzes in the other classes but only one test. Other school might have days with nothing but you could have two major tests in one day. It does get easier to follow the work load each year and the kids are well prepared for college. Prep is a school known to create binds which is not the same at other school. Prep is not snobby no matter what you read. Also the international component is interesting and something you could only get at maybe WIS. Why different schools well we allowed our kids to choose and one is more religious and wanted Prep. FYI I think all the DMV schools offer a great education. Hope this helps.

Thank you so much for your reply. We are torn with what to do if he gets into all of his choices (Prep obviously being one of them). Some of the other choices are not as academic, but we've heard can be more "fun." It's so hard to know which one to pick! Maybe it will be easier if he gets rejected at some of these schools!

I get this for sure! My kid applied to only 2 HS a few years back and loved both. I remember thinking that while I didn’t *actually* want DC to be rejected by either, it sure would be easier if the schools made the decision for us! (They didn’t.) GL with the decision making!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Sorry don’t want to be more specific but other school is considered a top school in the DC World. The big difference is the work Prep is a lot daily because each night you are studying for a quiz so there is a different level of accountability. Classes are everyday. There is also an assigned test day but we love that because yes you have quizzes in the other classes but only one test. Other school might have days with nothing but you could have two major tests in one day. It does get easier to follow the work load each year and the kids are well prepared for college. Prep is a school known to create binds which is not the same at other school. Prep is not snobby no matter what you read. Also the international component is interesting and something you could only get at maybe WIS. Why different schools well we allowed our kids to choose and one is more religious and wanted Prep. FYI I think all the DMV schools offer a great education. Hope this helps.

Thank you so much for your reply. We are torn with what to do if he gets into all of his choices (Prep obviously being one of them). Some of the other choices are not as academic, but we've heard can be more "fun." It's so hard to know which one to pick! Maybe it will be easier if he gets rejected at some of these schools!

I'm trying to figure out just what is meant by "fun" in this post.

Some other obvious choices like Gonzaga and SJC are larger, have a more socio-economic and geographically diverse student body, are in more "active" areas of the City, compete at a higher level in the WCAC and might have busier, noisier environments.

But our sons loved their Prep experiences and couldn't wait to get to school each year of each day. And they remain connected to the school and to their classmates. I don't know how much more "fun" it could be.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry don’t want to be more specific but other school is considered a top school in the DC World. The big difference is the work Prep is a lot daily because each night you are studying for a quiz so there is a different level of accountability. Classes are everyday. There is also an assigned test day but we love that because yes you have quizzes in the other classes but only one test. Other school might have days with nothing but you could have two major tests in one day. It does get easier to follow the work load each year and the kids are well prepared for college. Prep is a school known to create binds which is not the same at other school. Prep is not snobby no matter what you read. Also the international component is interesting and something you could only get at maybe WIS. Why different schools well we allowed our kids to choose and one is more religious and wanted Prep. FYI I think all the DMV schools offer a great education. Hope this helps.

Thank you so much for your reply. We are torn with what to do if he gets into all of his choices (Prep obviously being one of them). Some of the other choices are not as academic, but we've heard can be more "fun." It's so hard to know which one to pick! Maybe it will be easier if he gets rejected at some of these schools!

I'm trying to figure out just what is meant by "fun" in this post.

Some other obvious choices like Gonzaga and SJC are larger, have a more socio-economic and geographically diverse student body, are in more "active" areas of the City, compete at a higher level in the WCAC and might have busier, noisier environments.

But our sons loved their Prep experiences and couldn't wait to get to school each year of each day. And they remain connected to the school and to their classmates. I don't know how much more "fun" it could be.

Thank you for this - I think the "fun" factor may be the coed schools where parents feel their kids are getting a more typical high school experience. We have chosen single sex schools for our kids and there is a sense that the coed schools may be having more fun. But maybe the grass always looks greener? And we were pleased with the caliber of the education/academics which was important to us as parents. I'm so happy to hear that the boys at Prep can't wait to go to school every day. That is so important and a real plus for me to hear.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is 50th percentile ok? The math was low but reading high.

I think I read somewhere (maybe here) that the average at Prep is 60% but now I don't see that on their website.

Our son attends Prep and was a recruited athlete. We were told that he needed a minimum of 60 percent. Now, he isn't going to be a professional, but he was identified, and they reached out to our family. So, that tells me that kids with a "hook" need a minimum of 60. I do know a kid who now plays his sport in college and is a good athlete. He was recruited there and was forced to take it a second time to get up over 60.

I work at a school that sends a good number of kids to Prep. They take kids with scores lower than 60th percentile on the SSAT. WAY lower in some cases. All hooked, of course.