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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi.

We are applying for 7th grade and just got his SSAT scores.  He had taken practice tests which indicated he was around 93% of the national percentile, so we thought we were in good shape.  He scored similarly on the actual test, but while his national percentile is around 93%, his SSAT percentile was 70%.  I've read that STA's average SSAT is about 80%, so we are pretty bummed.

He is a very good athlete who attends a good school.  Does he even have a chance with this kind of SSAT?  Thanks.[/quote]

Well, this thread is pretty interesting.  I am the person who posted the post above.  Does anybody else have any insight?  Are we necessarily sunk because his score was below 80%?  Again, the Princeton Review book showed that he was testing around 93% national percentile, so we thought we were in good shape.  Had no idea that would translate into a 70% percentile for test takers.

Thanks.[/quote]

You are not necessarily sunk.  I have posted a thread which may sound flippant and tongue in cheek - but it does provide insight.  To answer you're question, it depends on what else your son has to offer.  Se attached:

quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, I gather STA does its own testing.  The 120 number, however, looks like a WISC number.  I am not really interested in the STA number since our son has not taked that test and we have no ability to compare it with anything.  But my son just took the WISC test, and we are thinking of possibly applying to STA.  What does STA expect in terms of WISC?  What range?  How about the ERBs?   My son scored 118 on WISC and mostly 7 to 8s one the ERBs.  Otherwise, an above average kid in all areas, of course. [/quote]

It's not a WISC score, it's from the Otis Lemon Intelligence Test.  STA uses the OLIT as their admission test.

From Beauvoir apps they expect to see at least a 120, but will accept a lower score depending on other criteria. [/quote]

Question for St. Albans parents out there with an average or above average child (strictly meaning less than 120 WISC) -  does your child struggle with the work required by St. Albans?  I know motivation factors into what kids (and people in general) are capable of accomplishing.  But I'm wondering (if DS is fortunate to get accepted) if we're setting him up for failure or creating a situation where he may be stressed out or lacking in confidence.  Any thoughts? [/quote]

1) Smart

2) Athletic

3) Good looking

4) From money

5) Powerful/connected parent(s).

These are the ingredients for success at STA.  If your DS only has one of the above, he will likely find it hard to succeed at STA.  Two or more, and DS will be just fine.[/quote]

You are so spot-on! The PP asking about the 118 WISC score, I wouldn't dwell too much on that.  If your son's a combo 2 & 3, he's as good as in.  Tutoring will help with any academic gaps.   [/quote][/quote]

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