99th percentile SSAT

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The SSAT is only taken by kids applying to private schools. That is what the test is for. It's a pool of typically high achievers with strong IQs.

IQ is largely genetic with some fluctuations caused by books/reading and exposure to other things at a young age. The DC metro area does have a higher percentage of folks with high IQs because population of professionals with multiple college degrees is the highest in the country. Lots and Los of smart, over educated folks in this area. They produce kids with high IQs - again it's mostly genetic.

On a test like the OLSAT most kids in this area are going to have super high scores as its scored nationally. The SSAT is different as the "competition" is only top students applying to privates that require the SSAT, typically very competitive and elite privates for middle school and up only.

IQ, or general ability, is NOT "largely" genetic. You obviously haven't read anything about psychometrics, which is fine, but then don't make posts as if you had.

YOU are the one who is incorrect. Researchers have previously shown that a person’s IQ is highly influenced by genetic factors, and have even identified certain genes that play a role. They’ve also shown that performance in school has genetic factors. But it’s been unclear whether the same genes that influence IQ also influence grades and test scores.

-proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, London, England.

[Anonymous]

Genes don't just influence your IQ—they determine how well you do in school


http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2014/10/genes-dont-just-influence-your-iq-they-determine-how-well-you-do-school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The SSAT is only taken by kids applying to private schools. That is what the test is for. It's a pool of typically high achievers with strong IQs.

IQ is largely genetic with some fluctuations caused by books/reading and exposure to other things at a young age. The DC metro area does have a higher percentage of folks with high IQs because population of professionals with multiple college degrees is the highest in the country. Lots and Los of smart, over educated folks in this area. They produce kids with high IQs - again it's mostly genetic.

On a test like the OLSAT most kids in this area are going to have super high scores as its scored nationally. The SSAT is different as the "competition" is only top students applying to privates that require the SSAT, typically very competitive and elite privates for middle school and up only.

IQ, or general ability, is NOT "largely" genetic. You obviously haven't read anything about psychometrics, which is fine, but then don't make posts as if you had.

YOU are the one who is incorrect. Researchers have previously shown that a person’s IQ is highly influenced by genetic factors, and have even identified certain genes that play a role. They’ve also shown that performance in school has genetic factors. But it’s been unclear whether the same genes that influence IQ also influence grades and test scores.

-proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, London, England.

Yes, genes contribute to general ability. So does environment. Your statement that IQ is "largely" genetic is not correct. Specifically, in childhood, which is what you are talking about, heritability of IQ is less than .5 and varies with SES. Look it up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The SSAT is only taken by kids applying to private schools. That is what the test is for. It's a pool of typically high achievers with strong IQs.

IQ is largely genetic with some fluctuations caused by books/reading and exposure to other things at a young age. The DC metro area does have a higher percentage of folks with high IQs because population of professionals with multiple college degrees is the highest in the country. Lots and Los of smart, over educated folks in this area. They produce kids with high IQs - again it's mostly genetic.

On a test like the OLSAT most kids in this area are going to have super high scores as its scored nationally. The SSAT is different as the "competition" is only top students applying to privates that require the SSAT, typically very competitive and elite privates for middle school and up only.

IQ, or general ability, is NOT "largely" genetic. You obviously haven't read anything about psychometrics, which is fine, but then don't make posts as if you had.

YOU are the one who is incorrect. Researchers have previously shown that a person’s IQ is highly influenced by genetic factors, and have even identified certain genes that play a role. They’ve also shown that performance in school has genetic factors. But it’s been unclear whether the same genes that influence IQ also influence grades and test scores.

-proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, London, England.

Yes, genes contribute to general ability. So does environment. Your statement that IQ is "largely" genetic is not correct. Specifically, in childhood, which is what you are talking about, heritability of IQ is less than .5 and varies with SES. Look it up.

Actually it has been found in many studies to be as high as .8, with 1.0 being a fully inherited trait. There are many studies that have been done on the inheritability of IQ and they have ranged widely but, most recently the scientific community has reached a general consensus that IQ is largely inherited. Not sure why you are in such denial. Smart, well educated people usually have smart well educated kids. It's one of the reasons that poverty is a vicious cycle.

[Anonymous]

That discussion got way out of topic.
Let's go back......

[Anonymous]

I got 99%, on ssat, don't know how to prove it other than saying it is my word

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got 99%, on ssat, don't know how to prove it other than saying it is my word

Well done. Now use your gift wisely.

[Anonymous]

Don’t follow this thread...

[Anonymous]

Well gee can I get in . Lol some moms in this group are pretty snarky lol. I mean if you can pay for expensive prep courses and have multiple children taking test you should expect scores like that. Here’s a story little black boy spanked a lot of scores out there sliding in with two 99’s i and 98 overall. Here’s the thing he did it with free sites online . No prep courses crack ssat Ivy khan etc all free ! Free lunch program kid doing the work with few resources !! Be nice ladies all the kids work hard not us !

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Students in the DC and northern VA area usually have access to higher education and are more intelligent than students who live in small towns or other places. Looking at the US as a whole, 99 percent is a high and proud score, and it's just that students here are more likely to receive a 99 percent.

This is simply not true. Kids in NW DC do not attend more prestigious undergraduate schools than students in areas within a two-three hour drive of NWDC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is not common, even in this area. I have children with those scores, and children without.

And which ones do you love the most?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That is a high score!

If the "writing sample" is as good as the score, your child is in great shape...

I am really lost about this... almost every parent that I meet in my school is bragging that their kids got between 90 and 99% score ...so looks very weird to me... my son got 96 ..

They are not telling you the truth. Your kid did great.

[Anonymous]

This thread is from 2015. Please let it die.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had two score 98th % -- accepted everywhere. GL.

My son had a 98% SSAT and a 98% HSPT. He only applied to one HS and it wasn’t a big 3. It’s the only one he wanted to attend. Thankfully, he got in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This thread is from 2015. Please let it die.

And people still don't understand national norming.