Where a competitive score sits
Target band: 85th–95th percentile (SSAT percentile)
This band is a derived target for preparation, not an official cutoff. Choate Rosemary Hall does not publish an average or minimum SSAT score; admission is holistic.
Admissions at a glance
- Location
- Wallingford, Connecticut
- School type
- Boarding & Day
- Grades
- 9–12, PG
- SSAT level
- Upper Level
- Application deadline
- January 15
- Acceptance rate
- ~16% (approximate)
Source: https://www.choate.edu/admission · verified Jun 23, 2026
What SSAT score do you need?
There's no published "required" SSAT score for Choate Rosemary Hall, but competitive applicants generally aim for the 85th–95th percentile. Rather than chase a number, find the specific skills costing you points and close them — that's what the free diagnostic does. You can also try the SSAT score calculator to convert raw scores into an estimated scaled score and percentile.
Admissions notes
Choate reviews applications holistically and does not require standardized testing; students are never assessed on scores alone, and those who do not submit are not disadvantaged. Applicants for grades 9 and 10 who feel an Upper Level SSAT (or ISEE) result strengthens their profile may submit it, and it will be weighed alongside grades, transcript, recommendations, interview, and essays. The application deadline is January 15, with decisions on March 10. Because the score is optional, treat any target band as guidance for deciding whether to submit — not a requirement or a cutoff.
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FAQ
Does Choate require the SSAT?
No. Choate is test-optional. You may submit the Upper Level SSAT or ISEE if you believe it strengthens your application, but it is not required and non-submitters are not penalized.
What SSAT level would I take for Choate?
Applicants for grades 9 and 10 who choose to submit scores take the Upper Level SSAT.
Should I submit an SSAT score to Choate if it's optional?
If your score reflects your ability well — competitive applicants often land around the 85th–95th percentile — submitting can add a positive data point. If it doesn't represent you well, you can apply without it and lean on grades, recommendations, essays, and the interview.
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