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Top SSAT FAQs

  • The Secondary School Admission Test, or SSAT test, informs the admissions decisions of independent and private middle schools and high schools throughout the United States and Canada. The SSAT test has three levels: an elementary level for grades 3-4; a middle level for grades 5-7, and an upper level for grades 8-11. Each year, 70,000 students take the SSAT.
  • Students take the SSAT test to determine their verbal, math, and reading skills. A writing section is included; however, this section does not count towards the overall score. Another section on the SSAT will be an experimental section. This section will not be reported or scored but is used to validate questions in the future. The length of the SSAT test depends on which version of the test you take. The total length of the middle and upper-level tests is 3 hours and 10 minutes. All test sections are timed, and students are allowed two 10-minute breaks. Here is the breakdown:
    • Writing Sample: 25 minutes
    • Break 1: 10 minutes
    • Quantitative Section 1: 30 minutes
    • Reading: 40 minutes
    • Break 2: 10 minutes
    • Verbal: 30 minutes
    • Quantitative Section 2: 30 minutes
    • Experimental: 15 minutes
    The elementary level test is shorter and lasts only 2 hours and 5 minutes.
  • The SSAT test was developed to be a slightly more complex test than other exams offered in school. As tricky as the SSAT may be, students shouldn’t worry too much if they prepare and study before the test.
  • The SSAT test will cover three areas of math. Students will be expected to be able to answer questions and problems on computations, geometry/algebra, and mathematical concepts.
  • There are penalties for wrong answers for upper and middle-level SSAT tests. You’ll receive 1 point for every correct answer, and for every wrong answer, you’ll lose a quarter of a point. You’ll not gain or lose points if you leave an answer blank.
  • The SSAT test has three levels: an elementary level for grades 3-4; a middle level for grades 5-7, and an upper level for grades 8-11. Students may test up or down regardless of their grade level.
  • A great way to practice for the SSAT test is to take online SSAT practice tests. An SSAT practice test will help you learn the topics covered and become familiar with what will be asked on the test. Peterson’s test prep gives you access to 2 full length SSAT practice tests to prepare you for the test.
  • One of the best things you can do before the SSAT test is to take an SSAT prep course. You’ll want to prep for the SSAT 4-6 months before the test. Studying between 15-30 minutes daily can help you improve your SSAT test scores.
  • Depending on where you live and which testing option you choose, the fee varies from approximately $100-$300. Fee waivers are available for qualified test takers.
  • The SSAT test is scored on a scale of 500 to 800 for each section. This scale is then turned into a percentile ranging from 1 to 99. You’ll receive one point for each correct answer and lose ¼ of a point for each incorrect answer. This total will give you your raw SSAT score. A good SSAT score is considered to be above the 50th percentile, but some competitive private schools are looking for SSAT scores above the 75th percentile.
  • To register for the test, simply create an account at SSAT.org, and follow the on-site directions. Keep in mind that no refunds are issued for test cancellations.