The SSAT is a very competitive test, and having a preparation plan is key to achieving your best possible scores. Here’s a quick run-through of our recommended strategy:
Start by taking a full-length practice test in one sitting.
Review your results to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Review the questions that you missed, master those concepts, and complete additional practice questions that focus on those topics and question types.
Repeat steps 1-3 until you achieve your target scores.
We highly recommend this iterative process-–you’ll be surprised at how much it improves the efficiency of your preparation!
Start at least 6 months before your test date Not only are there a lot of words to learn, but giving yourself time to practice and use the SSAT vocabulary words you are learning will help their definitions stay with you.
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