New to private school world. DC is applying to 9th grade Trinity,Dalton etc. His ISEE scores: Both Math sections= 9's, Both Reading & Verbal Reasoning=7's. Excellent grades( top of his class). Applying for FA ( if that matters). Are they good enough? What are typical scores for kids that get in? Thk u for any input.
I think those scores are amazing. NYC private schools tend to favor the verbal and like to see 8s, but 9s on math are outstanding.
My DD got in with 9977 the 7's were in verbal and qual math section. I think the scores do not matter as much as we think when applying. It is a measuring stick - if it's not below school's cut off (whatever that may be), they check the box and move on to the student as a whole. As long as it is a good match between the student and the school, you have nothing to worry about! Good luck.
DC is at one of the schools on your list and got into 9th grade with ISEE scores that were lower than your DC's. 7s get you in the door and then they look at everything else. They look at the whole package.