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1) possible but depends on his grades.
2) very fast as the child is already in the US
3) important for the schools to look at TOEFL
4) suggest that your child repeat a year
2014-03-17 18:23:08
If your child is a fluent English speaker, then I say he can go to G11. Otherwise, it is better to repeat a year and go to G10. Many top schools will not take students from China for G11 if their English is not good as it will affect their studies.
2013-11-10 16:15:19
Yes, absolutely! The admissions is on a rolling basis. No, there is no deadline for application. When it's full then they will not take any more students. Most students will apply before December for the next summer.
If you are going to be there late, you should write to Ethan Shapiro, who is the Director of Summer School, to ask him.
If your child is going to be late and if it affects his/her grades, that may not be that good.
2013-10-05 12:41:31
When I guy books on Amazon (US), I can also us my HK$ credit card. So I don't think that should be a problem.
2013-09-29 14:52:54
Yes the scores are fine, can be a little higher. Although many of the schools look at the percentile rather than the raw score.

But only the scores will not get you into a good boarding school. They also need to look at grades, teacher recommendations, extracurricular activities, essays and interview.
2013-08-28 11:23:36
Stevenson is a good school. My husband went there and both my kids went there for summer school. My daughter loved it so much she went back for 3 years!

Cate is one of the best schools in California, although Stevenson is not that far behind. They are both stronger than Webb.

You can also take a look at Thacher, which is another good Californian school.
2013-08-13 17:40:57
First of all, if your son likes to make friends, then he should applying for a boarding school and not a day school. He will have a lot more opportunities to make friends if he lives at school.

You should at least have TOEFL if not the SSAT. But you should also talk to the schools first to see if they are interested in your son even though he hasn't done both tests.

I have a few top to good schools who have asked me to look for students for them. However I cannot disclose their names. But their admission rates to ivy leagues and top boarding schools are good.
2013-08-13 17:37:58
What are the schools that your child applied and was rejected. Perhaps it is a combination of your child's TOEFL, SSAT and Vericant results that are not satisfactory. There are schools that offer programs for students from China with specialized ESL programs that you can still consider.
2015-01-07 22:59:07
Unfortunately your son's TOEFL score is a bit low regardless of his school grades and extra-curricular activities. However, there are schools in the East Coast that cater to students with the need to improve their English and have very good ESL programs. Please give more background details about your son to consider the proper schools.
2015-01-07 21:44:53
It is good to have academic excellence and good extra-curricular activities as ingredients to apply to U.S. schools. However, everything is relative and what you think is good may be average in U.S. standards. The most important thing is that your child's English standard is excellent because English is the medium of communication and for learning, especially in top 10 boarding schools. You need to be an A student in English and have excellent TOEFL and SSAT scores if you are serious about attending top 10 schools, otherwise you will just suffer because you don't understand the language.
2015-01-07 21:39:56
The benefit of sending kids to U.S. boarding school is to teach self-independence and to explore and improve the child's potentials, especially with academics, sports and extra-curricular activities as those are really lacking in China. I understand your son's English is not up to standard yet but kids at that age will learn very quickly given the opportunity. If your goal is to have your child attend U.S. schools, I would suggest that during this year, you find English programs that can allow your son accelerate in English. Until such time his English is at a level to allow him to read, write and communicate well, there is no sense sending him abroad because he will have a miserable time. You need to prepare him well if you want him to succeed.
2015-01-07 21:34:12
Your daughter needs to take intensive English between now and next Sept., otherwise even if she is accepted to any other school, she will have a very difficult time learning and making friends which will be very stressful and counter-productive.
2015-01-02 12:07:16
Without knowing your son's school grades, it is difficult to assess your chances but his TOEFL scores are too low for the list of schools. It is important to improve his English otherwise he will struggle in the U.S. even if he was successful in being admitted to any school. There are quite a few other schools to select from which provide ESL programs.
2015-01-02 11:46:06
There are many fun summer activities and sports you child can participate. There are also NGO volunteer programs either in the U.S. or overseas. The key is for your child to have fun, participate in meaningful activities, improve English and make friends. Ask your child's school regarding activities and if not available, the teachers should be able to recommend. There are also summer programs that teach kids to be able to live independently on a farm and be self sufficient.
2015-01-02 11:38:56
West coast and southern part should be temperate enough for your son. There are quite a bit of selection but as indicated by all the consultants, you do not have much time. You need to narrow down your choices and apply quickly.
2015-01-02 11:15:39
I don't quite understand why you skipped grade 9 even if there's no age limit in your public school. How are your grades? More importantly, how is your English? It may be a bit late to apply to grade 10 for this Spring, ie. second term but you will need to apply quickly. Your chances really depend on your grades and where you want to apply to.
2015-01-02 11:07:53
Your daughter's admissions test results are satisfactory and depending on her school grades and any particular strengths in other activities, the list of schools represent "reaching", "reasonable" and "safety" choices. There are many equally good boarding schools to consider all over U.S. and it would be beneficial to know more about your daughter's background to make appropriate recommendations.
2015-01-02 10:55:50
I am happy to hear your daughter is doing so well academically in Math and physics. While understanding her English standard is good, it is important to for her to continue improving because all top U.S. boarding schools require excellent English, and also it will help your daughter's future studies. Additionally, please make sure your daughter is engaged in sports and extra curricular activities as those are equally important for applying to schools.
2015-01-02 10:41:15
Congratulations to your daughter's fine academic results. Looks like she has done well in the first term which is beneficial for her to apply to other boarding schools. Going to boarding school is an intermediate step to applying to college and if that's the reason, it would be important to see what your daughter's academic interests are in order to apply to the proper boarding school which are available in both East and West Coasts. However, if you want to be admitted for 2015 Fall admissions, you will need to quickly apply as the deadline is coming up very quickly.
2015-01-02 10:32:18
I think there is a reason why Virginia Episcopal declined your daughter's application after the Vericant interview. The interview gives prospective schools a good idea the student's English ability and if they deem it to be lacking, it will definitely affect how well the student will perform academically after they are admitted. Regardless of which schools your daughter will apply to and be admitted, it will be wise to have your daughter devote more time to improve her English before she goes abroad otherwise she will struggle and perhaps not do as well as you or she would expect.
2014-12-20 22:31:48
I think it's important for your child to improve on the English standard because a 70 in TOEFL is borderline for admissions to good schools. Having said that, there are quite a few good schools, perhaps not well known who offers very good academic and ESL programs. The key is to do well in terms of learning how to learn during the high school years so your child will matriculate to a good university which is much more important.
2014-12-20 22:23:28
Those are all decent schools, depending on your son's other qualifications in addition to fine TOEFL and SSAT scores. Does he have any particular interests or achievements in academics or extra curricular activities? You need to find a school that can help your son's progression and prepare him well for college.
2014-12-20 22:16:10
Where are you currently attending school? Why do you want to transfer to another school? What do you wish to achieve in the new school? One of the reason to attend schools in the U.S. is to establish friendship and networking and if you were to switch half way, you will be making friends all over again. If you are already in a decent high school, they must have counselors to help you either transfer to another high school or prepare you for college placements. I would explore that service and seek their advice.
2014-12-20 22:11:55
You still have some time but not much considering the January deadline is approaching soon. Key is to identify the various schools you would like to apply by researching the school's strengths to compliment your academic requirements. I would strongly suggest you apply to boarding school instead of a day student. Good luck!
2014-12-20 22:07:09
Like the other consultants have indicated, your test scores are fine to apply to the schools you've identified and can also consider other higher tier schools. Question is what your other qualifications are and what your interests are and what your aspirations are. It is important you attend the schools that can maximize your potential towards fulfilling your university goals.
2014-12-20 19:14:18
Which school are you attending now? How are your grades and what extra curricular activities have your participated. Your TOEFL is fine but SSAT needs improvement. There are more schools other than the ones on your list that you can consider but application deadline is approaching fast so you need to act fast. Let me know how I can provide further information.
2014-12-20 19:08:31
Glad to know your daughter is doing well in LA school. Which one is she attending? There are quite a few very good boarding schools around that area. If she transfers, are you thinking about boarding or day school? Let me know as I have good relationships with the schools there.
2014-12-14 18:45:09
I presume you are a good student and therefore aiming to apply to top U.S. schools. In general you'll need to score over 100 in TOEFL and achieve at least 90 percentile in SSAT. While being a good student means you know how to study well, your English standard will also need to be high enough for you to keep up in the new school. Good luck!
2014-12-10 15:27:47
The class teacher can fill out two separate teacher recommendations should not be a problem for the schools to accept.
2014-12-10 15:19:45
Has your child taken SSAT already? If so, is he or she taking again to get better scores? It is normal for students to take multiple SSAT tests to have a better super score. And yes, it is ok to take the Jan. 10 test but you should let the schools, which your child is applying to, know that your child is taking the January SSAT and will be submitting the score which hopefully is a higher/better one.
2014-12-10 00:41:24
Usually the grades for the past couple of years would be sufficient. If your child is applying as a 9th grader to 9th grade next Fall, why won't your child be attending school until he or she goes abroad? I believe the school which accepts your child would like to know what your child will be doing for the rest of the year and it is best to be honest with the school. If you plan to have your child do other academic activities, that is fine but it would be wise to let the school(s) which your child is applying know.
2014-12-10 00:35:56
I think the IB curriculum is scaring the general public of the level of difficulty. It is a diversified curriculum aimed at giving the students a broad range of knowledge in different subjects. IB, which is offered in less than 1,000 schools, may not be any more difficult than any other 14,000 private and public high school curriculum which doesn't subscribe to the IB system. The U.S. colleges don't necessarily compare IB scores with A level grades as they do in England. The grades which the students received in their high schools, i.e. A or B or C are the determining factor in admissions and not some aggregate scores. I would not prejudiced against any schools which offer IB and not apply as long as the school offers first class education and has a good reputation.
2014-12-09 22:39:02
Good question. Where is you son attending school now? And why do you or him not like the current school to the point of wanting to transfer? I do believe that boarding schools offer much more learning experiences to Chinese students who often have language challenges. The dormitory and immersed school environment accelerates the learning curve and allows your child to develop friendship which is difficult if your child remains a day student. If your child plans to apply for a transfer, he or she needs to research into the type of schools most suitable and discuss with the admissions offices. Time is limited until middle of next January for applying to next fall so you need to act quickly.
2014-12-09 22:22:49
Your "first" and "second" tier schools are all very good and decent selections. Given your daughter's academic performance and test scores, and if you are serious about sending her to boarding schools in the U.S., perhaps you may want to consider a few other safety schools. Please bear in mind that there are hundreds of boarding schools in the U.S. that provide very good education despite the fact that they are not known or popular to mainstream Chinese parents and students.
2014-12-09 22:06:44
Sorry, you are already studying in the U.S. as a 10th grader? Where are you studying and where would you like to apply to? Since you are already studying in the U.S. you may not need to worry about your TOEFL score but if your English standard is not good enough, the schools which you plan to apply to will know right away. So I think you will need to work on your English level because 85 on TOEFL is not what U.S. schools will expect from someone who is already attending school there.
2014-12-09 21:56:49
Depending on which schools your child is applying to, it may not be necessary to provide too many years' worth of school grades especially considering the child is only in grade 7, 8 or 9 where the grades before are quite insignificant. What the schools would like to see is the immediate past year's grades and current mid term grades and teacher comments which are required in the application.
2014-12-09 21:44:06
Where is your child currently attending school and where does he or she like to go next year? Since your child is already attending a U.S. school, the ESL grades from the current school should be sufficient in place of TOEFL. However, SSAT may still be required by certain schools.
2014-12-09 16:16:31
Both are good schools. Depending on your child's background and qualifications, you may want to consider researching more than just two schools to pick out the most suitable one and also ensure the chances for admissions.
2014-12-07 12:17:07
There are schools suitable for all kinds of students with different background and qualifications. I think it'll be difficult to make suggestions based on limited information so please provide more details. Thanks.
2014-12-07 12:13:26
These are popular choices for mainland Chinese students. Given your son's TOEFL score which isn't particularly high, it depends on his English standard, written and spoken to be able to tell you his chances. Most probably the schools will require a vericant interview to progress to follow up interviews. It is important that your son prepares his English well ahead of time.
2014-12-07 12:06:45
Certain U.S. schools will waive TOEFL for students from international schools in China, but there are some exceptions depending on which schools you are applying to. If your daughter is already a citizen or permanent resident of a particular state, she can certainly apply to public schools there, possibly without the need to take TOEFL.
2014-12-05 11:23:09
Are there any particular reasons for you to select those schools? What are your interests, weaknesses and strengths? Like most of the consultants have already mentioned, you should have many choices. You should find schools which will maximize your potential and learning. Good luck.
2014-12-05 11:17:04
If your child is afraid of the cold, then that basically rules out the East Coast. West coast has moderate temperature and there are some very good schools along the Pacific Coast between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Stevenson, Cate, Thacher and Webb Schools are all worth considering.
2014-12-04 18:26:13
While understanding your main objective is to have you child attend schools in the U.S., I think the English standard, as indicated by the low TOEFL score, should be your child's main focus now. We as parents always want our children to attend the best schools in the U.S. but often times ignored the most important consequence of the child struggling to learn because of language difficulty. It is therefore recommended that your child obtains professional English tutoring during this school year and hope the level improves. Having bad grades in U.S. schools will definitely be detrimental in applying to college, which is more important for your child.
2014-12-04 17:50:40
The recommendations should be from current teachers although past teachers from the same school can also provide invaluable comments. In addition to the core subjects, i.e.. English and Math, it is also important and sometime requested that teachers for extra curricular, i.e. music, art, sports should also submit their recommendations. If your child has attended any summer program in the U.S., it would also be beneficial to have comments from those teachers especially for English.
If the school rejected or wait-listed your child because of substandard academic qualifications, it doesn't mean you cannot apply again if your child's performance has improved significantly.
2014-12-04 16:52:50
How are your son's grades in the Canadian school? Is that a private boarding school? Is he participating in any school sports teams? Is he able to handle school work well there? What college and major is he interested in? These are some of the factors to be considered in addition to TOEFL and SSAT as to where to apply to and also which grade. If his current grades and English standard are good, you should try to apply to grade 10.
2014-12-03 17:50:04
As most of the consultants have already indicated that it is still possible to apply to another school, either for next Spring or Fall, the bigger question is why you believe that the school is not suitable for you? I believe you must have gone through research and tough application process to be admitted to the current school. If you decide to transfer, it is important that you thoroughly understand your future school and make sure it is suitable because an important part of attending boarding schools, other than getting a sound education, is to make friends and establish your future network. If you transfer to another school as a 11th grader, that means you will only have 2 years to develop your friendship in the new school and sometimes it is not that easy, depending on what kind of a person you are. It is an important decision which may change your future so good luck in your thought process.
2014-12-02 22:08:23
Your son's school grades, SSAT and TOEFL scores are decent. I am pleased that he likes sports which is a plus when applying to U.S. schools especially if he is particularly good at the sports or extra curricular activities. Most people will quote you admissions standards of certain schools but those are only for reference only. There are many criteria which the school considers and if you are serious about sending your son to the U.S., I strongly suggest that you apply to a handful of schools that are suitable for your son. Good luck!
2014-12-02 21:57:19
Most of the students from China are good students with decent grades and the most common reason why a student wants to repeat a grade is because of poor English skills which impedes the progression. Depending on the student's academic records, it may not necessarily mean it will be easier to repeat a grade rather than to ascend a grade. If your child's academic background is solid, I will not agree it's better to try 8 to 8 and if not successful, try 9 to 9. On the contrary, your child should try to ascend a grade and if somehow the result is not as you expected, i.e. rejection or waitlist, then you try to repeat the grade.

Repeating the grade obviously may result in negative psychological effects on your child (as no one likes to repeat a grade) but if your child is young for his age relative to the same class, it may not be a bad decision to repeat especially if your child needs the additional year to improve English.
2014-12-02 21:49:19
Percentile is a relative measurement against the group of people who participate in the same test. Assume you are the only one who scored full marks in SSAT, then everyone else are below you in the 99% of the population which gives you the 99 percentile ranking. However, if I also scored full marks in the same test, then you and I are the top and we are both at 99 percentile. On the contrary, even if I tested well and got 90% of the questions correct, but unfortunately in that particular SSAT test, EVERYONE scored higher than me, then I am at 0 percentile! It is difficult to say how many students or Chinese students scores 99 percentile in each test or year because it all depends on how many achieve the same scores.
2014-12-02 21:36:23
Unfortunately low TOEFL and SSAT scores are an indication of the English level which U.S. schools are most concerned with. And especially if your daughter's English needs help, she should really consider attending a boarding school so that she is immersed with English speaking friends and environment which is much more beneficial than if she goes as a day student. There are very good schools in the New England area which offers ESL courses for good students but need help with English. You may want to research and consider those schools.
2014-11-30 23:29:59
Unfortunately low TOEFL and SSAT scores are an indication of the English level which U.S. schools are most concerned with. And especially if your daughter's English needs help, she should really consider attending a boarding school so that she is immersed with English speaking friends and environment which is much more beneficial than if she goes as a day student. There are very good schools in the New England area which offers ESL courses for good students but need help with English. You may want to research and consider those schools.
2014-11-30 23:29:39
Congratulations on your daughter's fine SSAT score! The schools you are targeting often times will also require TOEFL for Chinese students as they want to be certain of the English standard. If your daughter's English level is solid, she can certainly try to apply as a 10th grader eventhough it may be more difficult to be admitted. But every year is different for those schools and really depends on how strong your daughter is academically.
2014-11-30 23:27:11
Generally the schools in the U.S. are there to help the students improve, whether it's their education or personal traits. You may be concerned to disclose your short comings or weaknesses but on the contrary, the schools will try ways to help you improve and overcome those issues.
2014-11-30 23:26:03
Hi, I'm happy to see that you have achieved good TOEFL and SSAT scores. You also appear to be a very mature and independent student. I think your chances to being admitted to U.S. boarding school are good, not just to Maret School but also other highly regarded schools. If you were successful in being admitted, I would urge you to consider being a boarder instead of a day student and staying with a host family or your relatives because the benefit of assimilating in a school environment and meeting friends are equally important for your education and future. Good luck!
2014-11-30 23:24:47
Admissions offices from U.S. boarding schools usually associate Chinese students from any "foreign language" schools to have higher proficiency in English. Your son needs to improve in that area and hopefully will result in higher TOEFL and SSAT scores - critical components for admissions. I would also suggest that if you send your son to U.S., he should be a boarder instead of with a host family.


翻译：美国的招生办通常会联系「外语学校」的中国学生，提升他们的英语熟练程度。你儿子需要在这方面改善而且希望他的会取得取好的SSAT 和TOEFL成绩。美国学校一般都十分注重这两个考试的。我也会建议如果你的儿子来美国，他应该去读寄宿学校而不是去留宿家庭。
2014-11-29 12:14:36
How are your daughter's school grades and what extra curricular activities does she participate in? While TOEFL and SSAT scores are important, top U.S. boarding schools look at the complete profile. It will be difficult to recommend suitable schools without knowing your daughter's other details.

翻译：你女儿的校内成绩如何？她有甚麽课外活动？TOEFL和SSAT对於申请顶尖美国寄宿学来是十分重要的。如果不清楚这些东西，很难推荐合适的学校。
2014-11-29 12:00:52
Congratulations on your child's good TOEFL and SSAT scores. Key to applying to boarding schools is to find the suitable school which your child can get the most benefit from, depending on your child's qualifications and environment which is most conducive for learning. There are many good schools to choose from and you should research each one to decide.


翻译：恭喜你的孩子有很好的TOEFL和SSAT成绩。申请留宿学校关键之处在於寻找一所适合学校，而这所学校是可以令孩子有所得着。取决於孩子的资格和适合学习的环境。有很多学校你可以选择。你应该去研究一下，然後决定去申请那一间
2014-11-27 17:12:18
Those are all decent schools and depending on your daughter's other academic background and qualifications, can have a reasonable chance of admissions.

翻译：这些都是很好的学校。取决於你女儿其他的学业背景和其资格。她应该有机会考入
2014-11-27 17:11:57
Perhaps if the TOEFL score is better the chance will improve. SSAT composite scores are fine.
翻译：如果TOEFL的成绩能改善，她的机会自然提高，SSAT的总分不错。
2014-11-27 17:11:34
Student needs to fill out their summer school applications which may include English essays and related teacher recommendations. PEA requires TOEFL but all 3 schools only accept students with good English skills otherwise the students will not learn anything or benefit from the program. Each school has different enrollment deadlines but generally applications should be available now.
2014-11-25 15:51:13
That is a good score. However, it depends on your child's other academic performances to determine which school is more likely to accept. It will be prudent to apply to all three plus other schools to increase the chance of studying abroad.
2014-11-25 15:50:57
While the 3 schools you listed are decent schools, depending on your child's academic performances and his SSAT score, there are many other options but it's difficult to list all of them.
2014-11-25 15:50:46
Deerfield is a very good school so the TOEFL, SSAT and school grades should be in the top percentile. Like most well known boarding schools, more and more mainland students are applying each year and while it is difficult to project the number of students they admit each year, they generally only take less than a handful.
2014-11-25 15:50:21
While TOEFL and SSAT scores are important considerations for admissions, but if your child's English standard is a hinderance to study in the U.S., it would be important to use an additional year to improve if he is not accepted the first time around and reapply from grade 9 to 9. The schools on your list are good but perhaps you should also consider schools that offer ESL.
2014-11-25 15:50:06
If your nephew will be attending boarding school in the U.S., he should get the medical insurance from the school and make sure he selects the one that also provide dental coverage. Do not try to get medical insurance in China as they normally have to go through a lot of steps to process the claim and most times they will refuse to reimburse.
2014-11-25 15:49:52
Congratulations on your son's academic achievements in his school. While his TOEFL score is reasonable, his chances of getting into better schools will be higher if he can score 100 or higher. Of course his SSAT scores will also be important. There are many good schools on the East Coast to consider. Please let us know when his SSAT score is available for appropriate recommendations.
2014-11-25 15:49:42
I-20 visa
2014-11-20 17:30:12
Unfortunately your offense is not tolerated in the U.S. too well. Depending on the severity of the offense, you may get a slap on the wrist or permanent record which may affect your admissions possibilities to colleges. The teacher is duty-bound to inform your parents because he/she wants to make sure you and your parents are aware that is not to be repeated and if not corrected, will only result in more serious consequence. You need to prove that you realize the gravity of the offense and not try to hide it from the school or your parents. I know it is not an advise you would like to hear but you need to realize that taking short cuts in life will not always help you succeed. Be honest with yourself and admit your fault and let your teacher and parent help you overcome the temptation and do your best for your future.
2014-11-18 13:43:37
Both are good schools.
2014-11-13 09:27:59
Yes, their Junior Paleontology Program is open to students entering 7th and 8th grades. The Global Leadership Program is available to students entering 9th-12th grades. They welcome and encourage international applications; however they do not offer an ESL program and all students should be comfortable reading and communicating in English.

翻译：Paleontology Program去放所有七至八年级的学生。Global Leadership Program是九至十二年级。他们欢迎所有国际学生。但是他们不提供ESL和所有学生应该能说流利英语。
2014-11-13 09:26:27
First of all, where are you attending boarding school? Why do you want to transfer to another school at Grade 11? I'm afraid TOEFL score of 82 is not particularly too impressive although your GPA is good. It is probably more important for you to improve your English so you can apply to a good college. Good luck.


翻译：首先，请问你在那一间美国高中读书？为甚麽你想在十一年级的时候转校？我怕的是，你TOEFL分数不是特别好，虽然你的GPA很高。可能最重要的是你要改善你的英语去申报大学。祝你好运！
2014-11-13 09:26:00
There are quite a few good boarding schools in California other than the ones you mentioned. Virginia also has good schools, as well as East Coast in the Massachusetts and New Hampshire area. Depending on your daughter's qualifications and interests, there are quite a few choices to select from. And yes, once you have identified the potential schools, your daughter should apply to all of them as the competition from international students are quite high.

翻译：
除了你上面所说的学校外，加州还有好几所很好的寄宿学校。像东岸的麻省和New Hampshire，弗吉尼亚也有有好学校。一切其实取决於你女儿的兴趣和资格。当然，你找到理想学校外，你女儿尝试所有选择。毕竟国际学生的竞争十分巨大。
2014-11-13 09:25:26
Sounds like your grades are good enough to apply to the schools on your list. You should contact those schools for interviews and campus visits. Good luck!

翻译：你的成绩看起来很好。可以报读你上面的学校。你应该尝试跟这些学校面试和叁观。祝你好运
2014-11-08 15:55:04
Grade 8 is the last year of Junior High School or sometimes known as middle school and Grades 9 - 12 are High School.

翻译：八年级是middle school/Junior High School的最後一年。九至十二年级是high school
2014-11-08 15:53:55
TOEFL and SSAT scores are just part of the admissions requirements and the top schools will also need to review your school grades and extra curricular activities to see if you excel in any specific areas. You have already identified the 20-50 schools for yourself which is a good start. You should try to learn more about the schools of your choice to see which ones are most suitable for yourself. Certain schools have individual interviews while others subscribe to Vericant and you need to inquire with each school.

翻译：TOEFL和SSAT只是申请学校的其中一个部份。顶尖学校还会看看你校内成绩和其他课外活动会否有甚麽特别的特长。你巳经界定了20-50的学校。这是很好的开始。你应该尝试研究一些各学校。看看那一间适合你。某些学校会需要个人面试有一些需要透过维立克而且需要去每一间学校填写Inquiry Form。
2014-11-08 15:52:11
Congratulations to your son's well-roundedness which is important for applying to U.S. boarding schools. I think if he can improve his TOEFL and SSAT to above 100 and 2100, respectively, then there are quite a few very good high schools in both East and West coast to consider. It is recommended that he visits the various campus to see for himself.


翻译：恭喜你的儿子有这麽全面的发展！全面发展对於报美国寄宿学校来说是很重要的。我觉得要是他能改善他TOEFL和SSAT分别到100分和2100。那麽他可以尝试一下去几所东西岸名校。当然我建议他可以去不同学校叁观一下。
2014-11-08 15:51:52
Those are decent scores but if your daughter's TOEFL score is at least 100 and a bit higher on SSAT, she will have considerably more choices of good schools to apply to.
成绩不俗。但如果TOEFL有一百分以上和SSAT成绩再提高一点，应该可以有更多选择。
2014-10-31 16:21:48
If your child's English standard is not particularly proficient, it'll be quite a challenge to enroll as a 11 grader and expect to have good grades to apply to college. Perhaps your child can consider repeating grade 10 so he/she can have an additional year to improve on English. You would probably have a better chance to be admitted to Stony Brook or other equivalent schools if the TOEFL score is at least 100.
翻译：如果孩子的英文不是这么好，对于他来说十一年级会颇艰深的因为他还要准备报考大学。你可以考虑一下重读十年级。那么他/她会有多一年时间改善英语。如果TOEFL有100分，你大概会有更好的机会去Stony Brook和其他类近学校。
2014-10-31 16:18:35
Important part of overseas education is for your child to develop independence and to establish friendship which is often times easier to achieve in a boarding school environment than day school with host family. Your child needs to assimilate and integrate in the foreign society to fully appreciate and learn their culture but your presence will probably restricts that opportunity. Having your child enroll in a good boarding school is probably the best educational experience he can benefit from.

翻译：在海外留学最重要的是培养孩子的独立性和建立友谊。相比起寄宿家庭和陪读，这些都是比较容易在留宿学校的环境中取得。你孩子需要的是融入外国社会。学习其文化，但是你的担心可能会妨碍了这些机会。该孩子进好的寄宿学校应该会是一个非常好的人生经验
2014-10-30 17:00:16
Important part of overseas education is for your child to develop independence and to establish friendship which is often times easier to achieve in a boarding school environment than day school with host family. Your child needs to assimilate and integrate in the foreign society to fully appreciate and learn their culture but your presence will probably restricts that opportunity. Having your child enroll in a good boarding school in Toronto is probably the best educational experience he can benefit from.
翻译：在海外留学最重要的是培养孩子的独立性和建立友谊。相比起寄宿家庭和陪读，这些都是比较容易在留宿学校的环境中取得。你孩子需要的是融入外国社会。学习其文化，但是你的担心可能会妨碍了这些机会。该孩子进好的多伦多寄宿学校应该会是一个非常好的人生经验。
2014-10-30 16:59:30
If you are so concerned about your child's English standard to the point of having him drop out of school just to focus on learning English, you may want to consider having him attend certain U.S. boarding schools with special ESL program this year. Many schools accept late or second term admissions.

翻译：如果你是担心孩子的英文水平跟不上继而想他退学去学英文，你不如考虑一下让他美国寄宿学校那些特别的ESL program。很多学校也会在第二季考虑。
2014-10-30 16:34:12
Actually what this means is:
Students will be compared with other students of the same gender and grade for the last 3 years - a pool
For students who take the SSAT more than once, only the first score will go into the pool

This means

Year 1 year 2 year 3 = average score of all the students (but only for the first test that each student takes)

percentile = student's score factor into the average of 3 years

However, the first SSAT test that a student will take will not affect the student's scores of the next test.

So if you are 99 percentile, then you are 1% above the rest of all the students.
2014-10-29 17:52:31
The following is the school's website for your information: http://www.saintschool.com/about-us/. It is a boarding school and up to 10% of its students are international. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum and students matriculate to very good colleges.

翻译：这是学校的网址http://www.saintschool.com/about-us/. 这是一所寄宿学校有大概10%是国际学生。学校有很全面的课程。学生都能进很好的大学。
2014-10-29 15:33:50
No, all the tests are separate and independent for each student. However, each test does take into account the scores of the other students taking that test. So if it happens that you are grouped with high ability students, your percentile will be lower, and vice versa.

翻译：不是。所有考试都是分开和独立的。但是每一次考试都会算进学生的头上。所以如果你被编在一组能力的较高的学生，你的比份比可能会降低。反之亦然。
2014-10-29 15:27:19
Many U.S. high school use the IB curriculum and in fact the IB is offered internationally in more than 50 countries. AP stands for Advanced Placement in many subjects and they offer a more advanced course content for students who can obtain college credits if their AP tests results satisfy the various colleges' requirements. Most credible U.S. high school offer AP courses. However, some schools like PEA does not since they consider their Honors Courses are more difficult than the AP curriculum. Colleges do look at students who have taken and passed AP courses more favorably.


翻译：很多学校也会用IB考试。而在国际上有五十多个国家是推行IB的。AP的意思是Advanced Placement。他们提供不同高阶课程给拔尖的学生。当学子读完并且考了AP考试，要是成绩符合大学要求会被转换成大学学分(不同的大学要有不同的要求)。很多好的美国学校也会提供AP课程。但是就一些学校像PEA就不会。他们觉得自已的Honors Courses 比AP还难。大学会喜欢学生读AP然後通过AP
2014-10-29 15:26:13
These are all very good schools with well balanced and comprehensive curriculum. Of the list, probably Concord is the best in terms of matriculation to well known universities. Due to the high standards of some of these schools, their acceptance criteria is also quite high and hope your child has good grades and test scores.

翻译：他们全都是很好的学校有平衡和全面的教学课程。在这个名单上，Concord可能是当中之最好的。毕业的学生都能进名大学。这些学校的程度颇高的。他们的收生标淮也相应的高。希望你孩子会得到好成绩。
2014-10-29 10:52:31
Day school tuition does not usually cover host family's expenses, although you can certainly find out the approximate costs of host family arrangements from the school which your child may consider applying to. Not all day schools will arrange host families but the schools can refer agencies who specialize in such arrangements.

翻译：走读学费通常不会包括寄宿家庭的开支。当然你可以在某些学校找到大概的费用。但不是所有走读学校也会安排寄宿家庭，但他们可能会介绍你给专业的中介公司
2014-10-29 10:52:11
AP, known as Advanced Placement courses covering different subjects provide the students a more advanced course content. Students who take AP courses will have the opportunity to take an AP exam and will earn credits in college, provided that they achieve passing test scores required by the colleges. There is no relevance to Micro and Macro Economics which cover different areas of Economics and it should NOT to be misinterpreted as more or less emphasis on the course content.

翻译：AP提供一个更深入的课程给学生。AP学生读完课程之後可以去考AP exam从而得到大学学分，如果考试分数达到大学要求。学校提供AP Micro and Macro Economics跟该学校是否注重某一个学科并没有甚麽关系。
2014-10-29 10:51:45
Your son's test scores are good enough to be considered by quite a few boarding schools such as the ones you listed, plus a range of other ones. Assuming his school grades are good, along with extra curricular activates and sports, he can also apply to the schools in New England area which may provide a more comprehensive, challenging and rewarding experience.

翻译：你儿子的考试成绩足以让他有机会进入几名优秀的中学，如你上述所举出的。假设他校内成绩也很好和有不少课外活动，他可以申请一下New England地区的学校，毕竟该区的学校都是顶尖和全面，但这样会是十分正面的经验。
2014-10-29 10:51:08
Lawrenceville doesn't normally take students who are applying to G11. But you can always try.
There are other good schools who take students for G11.
翻译：Lawrenceville 正常来说是不会收十一年级的学生。不过，你也可尝试一下。还有其他好学校收十一年级的。
2014-10-22 09:20:01
Please note the admissions representative from Stevenson School will be in Hong Kong this week and proceed to Shenzhen over the weekend. If you are interested in the school, you should sign up for their seminar.

翻译：还有一点，这个星期Stevenson 的代表会去香港，周末会去深圳。如果你有兴趣，你应该去叁加他们的研讨会。
2014-10-21 17:30:43
If your son is applying to next fall for 9/2016, most schools will only look at the tests taken in fall 2015
This means the only tests many of the schools will consider is 10/2015, 11/2015, 12/2015 and 1/2016. However there are always exceptions.

There's no SSAT lower and upper 成績. There is only one SSAT (for applying to high schools) and one SAT (for applying to colleges)
Some schools require a minimum TOEFL score to get an interview. Most high schools require TOEFL and NOT TOEFL junior scores.

翻译：首先，如果你儿子是申请九月2016年的学年，很多学校只会看他在2015年秋季的成绩。意思就是说，学校们只会看10/2015,11/2015,12/2015,和1/2016的成绩。但是这些规矩永远有例外。

SSAT没有Lower 和Upper。只有一个SSAT(申请高中用)和一个SAT(申请大学用)。有一些学校要求学生TOEFL成绩达到某程度才可以面试。很多高中要求的是TOEFL而不是TOEFL Junior score.
2014-10-21 17:10:38
Cate School
2014-10-21 17:10:15
If your son is applying to next fall for 9/2016, most schools will only look at the tests taken in fall 2015
This means the only tests many of the schools will consider is 10/2015, 11/2015, 12/2015 and 1/2016. However there are always exceptions.

There's no SSAT lower and upper 成績. There is only one SSAT (for applying to high schools) and one SAT (for applying to colleges)
Some schools require a minimum TOEFL score to get an interview. Most high schools require TOEFL and NOT TOEFL junior scores.

首先，如果你儿子是申请九月2016年的学年，很多学校只会看他在2015年秋季的成绩。意思就是说，学校们只会看10/2015,11/2015,12/2015,和1/2016的成绩。但是这些规矩永远有例外。

SSAT没有Lower 和Upper。只有一个SSAT(申请高中用)和一个SAT(申请大学用)。有一些学校要求学生TOEFL成绩达到某程度才可以面试。很多高中要求的是TOEFL而不是TOEFL Junior score.
2014-10-21 17:09:58
Generally they don't expect you or your child to bring any material to interviews. If your child has particular talents in certain areas, i.e. music, art, etc. which you would like to share with the schools, you may want to bring the relevant material.
翻译：一般来说，他们不会要求你或者孩子带甚麽。如果你孩子在某方面展现潜力例如音乐和艺术，你可能会想带上相关的资料去。
2014-10-21 17:09:29
Generally banks will not be issued credit cards to under-aged students. However, if you already have credit cards issued by banks in the U.S., you can request them to issue a dependent card under your account.

翻译：银行一般不会发信用卡给未成年的学年。但如果你巳经在美国有信用卡，你可以要求该银行发一张附属卡给你的孩子。
2014-10-21 17:09:10
Congratulations to you and your daughter! Straight A's are certainly a reflection of the student's discipline and dedication. Where is your daughter attending the public school and how long has she been there? Would be helpful to have more background information before any private school recommendation can be made.

翻译：首先恭喜你和你的女儿！成绩全A代表了学生的自律和决心。请问你的女儿在上那一间公立学校和上了多久？若果能有多点资料，我们可以推荐一些优秀的私立中学。
2014-10-21 17:08:47
Monterey Peninsula is one of the most picturesque and scenic destination in California. Depending on whether it is your son or daughter, you may want to consider Stevenson School (Co-ed) and Santa Catalina (girls). Both schools have comprehensive curriculum and sports and are well regarded. Their students matriculate to very good colleges.


翻译：蒙特利海湾中学是加州其中一所最美的校园。你也可以考虑一下Stevenson School和Santa Catalina(女校)。两间学校的成绩和运动也很优秀。学生们通常都能考入优秀的大学。
2014-10-21 17:08:26
You can contact Vericant directly to set up interviews as a lot of schools accept their service. Please note not all schools use Vericant so you should find out the interview arrangements of the schools your child is planning to apply to.
你可以先直接跟维立克订下一个面试时间。毕竟，很多学校也使用他们的服务。要注意的是，不是所有学校也使用维立克，你应该先检查孩子理想学校的面试按排。
2014-10-21 12:14:22