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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child was just admitted to a big 3 with scores in the 30s on one section (80s on the others).   Took the test once. 
We're white and while full pay we're clearly not wealthy and won't be donors beyond tuition. 
Great kid with all As who probably interviewed exceptionally well.  I have 3 kids and constantly get told about this one by other parents and adults "wow, he/she is so thoughtful and mature".

Just wanted to post this so in future years so it can be read by others.  I know I was worried.  However, SSAT is just one piece of the application.  Schools know that many kids prep for it endlessly and it's not always reflective of anything except for 
how much money was spent on tutoring and retakes. [/quote]

As the OP this actually stings more. If I had been white and full pay there’s no doubt in my mind my kid would’ve been accepted at all these schools. [/quote] don’t put that in your mind..minority...very similar child situation, tested low on SSAT, all As, great interviews and recs, fin aid ..accepted![/quote]

And white, male, full pay, 98th percentile with no prep, academic, athletic and character awards, musician, tons of service, etc., etc. etc., nothing to pick at in the application package: WL at Big 3.

You just can't pick this process apart and say "my kid wasn't X enough, and that's why they didn't get in." There is always someone who also wasn't X who did get in, and vice versa. Believe that they took the kids they wanted to make the class, and that lots of great kids didn't get the nod because there isn't room for everyone, because it is true. These schools have an embarrassment of riches in the applicant pool and they don't focus solely on one thing and not everyone they choose is strong in every category, whether its academics, wealth, sports, talent, leadership, service or whatever. At the same time, some of the all-around kids don't get in.[/quote]

Excellent outlook!

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