It’s SSAT test day! Take a deep breath and try to relax. One of the keys to succeeding on any test is to have the right mindset. Don’t let self-defeating thoughts take you hostage on test day. Approach test day with confidence, knowing that your preparation will pay off. Here are some SSAT facts that will help prepare you for test day. 1. What is the SSAT? SSAT stands for the Secondary School Admissions Test,…
Read More »The synonym section of the SSAT is very challenging due to the difficult vocabulary, as well as the traps that the test-makers include to confuse you. The first trap to look out for is the Secondary Part of Speech Trap. Sometimes the word has a secondary meaning when it is used in a different part of speech. For example, words can be both a noun and a verb, and have different meanings depending on their part…
Read More »It can be very helpful for students to take the SSAT test more than once. Our recommendation is to start test prep before testing the first time, then continue test prep up until the second test date. Testing multiple times may give students an advantage if they are already familiar with the test. It can be beneficial for students to have the experience of taking the test the first time, then reviewing those results with the tutor,…
Read More »Not sure how to read your child’s SSAT report? Your child’s SSAT report will contain the following information: Number of Items: The number of items in the content sections and subsections. Number Correct: The number of correct answers for the content sections and subsections. Percent Correct: The percentage of correct answers for the content sections and subsections. Scaled Score: A score which has a range of values from 300 to 600. The mean value of…
Read More »Is your child preparing for the SSAT? Here’s what you need to know about SSAT content for the upper level exam. Test Format–Upper Level Exam The Upper Level SSAT is a multiple-choice test for students currently in grades 8-11 that consists of verbal, quantitative (math), and reading comprehension sections, plus an unscored writing sample. Familiarity with the format of the test and review of practice questions will make your test-taking experience easier. Section Number of…
Read More »Is your child preparing for the SSAT? Here’s what you need to know about SSAT content for the middle level exam. Test Format–Middle Level Exam The Middle Level SSAT is a multiple-choice test for students currently in grades 5-7 that consists of verbal, quantitative (math), and reading comprehension sections. Section Number of Questions Duration Writing Sample 1 (unscored) 25 minutes Break 5 minutes Quantitative 25 30 minutes Reading 40 40 minutes Break…
Read More »Is your child preparing for the SSAT? Here’s what you need to know about SSAT content for the elementary level exam. Elementary Level SSAT Format Section Number of Questions Duration Quantitative/Math 30 30 minutes Verbal 30 20 minutes Break 15 minutes Reading 28 30 minutes Writing Sample 1 prompt 15 minutes Experimental Section 15-17 15 minutes Totals 89 2 hours, 5minutes Scoring and Score Reporting–Elementary Level Exam A free…
Read More »SSAT registration for the 2021-2022 testing season (test dates between August 1, 2021 and July 31, 2022) will begin on August 1, 2021. Check back in late July for complete updates on test dates, availability, and other information. If you are interested in testing on August 1, 2021 or later, do NOT register until August 1, 2021. The Paper-Based SSAT has been the trusted admission assessment for independent schools. This paper-based test is administered at…
Read More »At-home testing for the SSAT will continue for the 2021-2022 testing season, with dates beginning in August 2021. Registration opens August 1, 2021, only available in the U.S. and Canada for Middle and Upper Level. Here is how the SSAT at home works: STEP 1: Registration. Register for the SSAT at Home through your account. STEP 2: Schedule. After you complete your registration, you will be sent an email to schedule your test with PSI,…
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Here’s what you need to know about mastering the SSAT fiction story essay, which requires creative writing and using your imagination. If you are taking the middle level SSAT, you will be required to write a fiction story essay based on a prompt; if you are taking the upper level SSAT, you have the option of writing a standard essay or writing the fiction story essay. Either way, you won’t have much time, just 25…
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