Students and parents often wonder whether applicants have good enough scores on the private school admissions tests, including the SSAT and ISEE, to be admitted to the school of their choice. The reality is that schools use a variety of criteria for admission, including the interview, transcripts, a student's record of extracurricular activities, and teacher recommendations. In addition, a student' score on an admissions test is an important part of the application, and while there is no one answer about what makes a "good" score, here's more information about how to understand your SSAT or ISEE score and how these scores position you for admission to the school of your choice.
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