SSAT Archives - Test Innovators

06MarMarch 6, 2025

ISEE or SSAT?

We are often asked about the differences between the ISEE and SSAT. We’ve put together a definitive guide to help families decide which test to take if they are given the option.

12FebFebruary 12, 2025

How Early Prep Helps Educators Set Students up for Success

We all know that cramming before a test is not the best strategy for success, especially when it comes to admissions tests like the SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, ACT, and SAT. So, when should students start preparing? Short answer: early. Longer answer: at least six to eight months before test day. Some students...

22JanJanuary 22, 2025

How to Read an SSAT Score Report

So you’ve taken the SSAT and received your score report, but what does everything mean? The SSAT score report has two primary measures of performance: scaled scores and percentile scores.

22JanJanuary 22, 2025

The Math Behind the SSAT’s Wrong Answer Penalty

For many SSAT preppers, there is one test strategy that seems especially daunting: what to do about the infamous Wrong-Answer Penalty.

15JanJanuary 15, 2025

Can I Retake the SSAT?

There are many different ways to take the SSAT. Luckily, there are also many opportunities to retake the test if you're unhappy with your scores. Learn about how you can retake the SSAT.

13JanJanuary 13, 2025

5 Tips for Managing Your Time on the ISEE & SSAT!

Even though the ISEE and SSAT are long tests, the time can fly by! Maybe you struggle with running out of time on the test, or maybe you feel the pressure of the clock and rush through. Either way, here a few simple tips to help yourself manage your time...

08JanJanuary 8, 2025

How is the SSAT Scored?

For the SSAT, students receive a scaled score and a percentile for each subject of the test (Quantitative, Reading, and Verbal). Note: the Writing Sample is not scored. Instead, a copy of the writing sample is sent with the score report to the school recipient. Learn how the scaled score...

03JanJanuary 3, 2025

When Will I Get My SSAT Scores?

As soon as your score report is ready, you can view your scores by logging in to your SSAT account. If you want to know the minute scores are released, you can sign up to receive a text or email alert from the SSAT. After you’ve reviewed your scores, you...