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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does anyone have insight into how to schools look at the scores? Is it all composite or do they evaluate the different numbers in a different way? For example, if a TCS is lower or higher than a composite, does that hold sway?  [/quote]

My slightly educated guess (I worked in admissions for a long time but it was 8 years ago and never in a high school that used HSPT, we used other tests) is that they'll only look beyond composite score if there's a tie breaker situation, which doesn't happen a lot, or if they need to justify an admit of a special person like an athlete or friend of board member (look! score is low but this section is high! totally makes sense to admit!).  If there are enough good candidates, there's no reason to break down scores of those on the bubble. If there aren't enough good candidates, then yes, they may start looking more closely. 
If you get waitlisted and you think it's something to highlight, you can keep that in your back pocket. May help get off a waitlist. [/quote]

Thanks for this. Helpful. My child did well (in the 90s) on both but the TCS is higher so of course I'm hoping that matters more and it's a lock for DC's school choice! [/quote]

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