別猶豫,該提交。
第一,單說SSAT成績,2310分還是不錯(cuò)的,申請這些學(xué)校——即便”頂級“,也并非非得滿分才行。你在后續(xù)的面試、文書環(huán)境,以及你的課外活動(dòng)都能充分展示、并補(bǔ)充這個(gè)。因此,不必投鼠忌器。
第二,許多頂級美高,明確要去SSAT。我逐家統(tǒng)計(jì)過,F(xiàn)S的T30、A+級美高,約20%必須要SSAT或ISEE。沒有——是不給申請的。
第三,即便有的說test optional,也別會(huì)錯(cuò)意、信以為真。只是他們真實(shí)的意思依然是——”嚴(yán)重推薦“,strongly recommended 或 encouraged。因此,千萬別被表象迷惑,真就TEST OPTIONAL啦(過幾天我會(huì)給出一家家美高的仔細(xì)分析,看看到底這optional是真的否)。
第四,今年申請,美國已經(jīng)大致正常。絕大多數(shù)人都有,你為什么沒有?
以下,是頂尖美高格羅頓中學(xué)招辦的公開說明,望你認(rèn)真閱讀、仔細(xì)揣摩、深刻領(lǐng)會(huì)(鏈接:https://www.groton.org/admission/how-to-apply):
Groton School requires applicants to submit standardized test results. For entry in 2021 and 2022, this requirement was suspended because of health concerns at testing sites. Standardized test results are one of many factors that help admission offices determine whether or not a school is a good fit for an applicant. Transcripts, recommendations, test results, and the Candidate Statement are all important in assessing an application.
Without test results, great applicants may be overlooked. When admission counselors are unfamiliar with an applicant's school, test results help to contextualize an application. Testing helps us fulfill one of our primary objectives: enrolling a diverse and talented student body. Some see standardized testing as a barrier preventing access to a great education. We see testing as a means to overcome barriers such as incomplete recommendations and grade inflation. Standardized testing helps applicants from many different backgrounds become students at Groton School.
Through the years, the majority of admitted applicants have submitted test scores that are quite strong, but this is certainly not true for everyone. Test scores are evaluated with consideration of each applicant's educational background. They are only one of many factors considered in an application to Groton.