The SSAT is a very competitive test, and having a preparation plan is key to achieving the best scores that you are capable of. Here’s our favorite strategy:
1. Start by taking a full-length practice test in one sitting.
2. View your results to see your strengths and weaknesses.
3. Review questions and master concepts you missed with additional practice questions.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 until test success is achieved.
We highly recommend this iterative process – you’ll be surprised at how much of a difference it can make in the efficiency of your preparation!
Just as with any game or sport, knowing the rules of a standardized test is a cornerstone of success. Students who go into a test without any kind of preparation are at a significant disadvantage: they'll be figuring out those rules as the clock ticks. That's why Eastside Catholic School...
We are so excited to introduce Loren, one of our 2023 Independent School Tuition Scholars! Loren increased her ISEE score by 18.5%, earning her a spot in the 93rd percentile overall.
The first step in your SSAT prep is to take a full-length practice test. The initial practice test serves as a benchmark, or diagnostic test, and is the jumping-off point of the preparation process. We generally recommend taking this test as early as possible, but it is never too late.
The Middle Level SSAT is taken by students applying to grades 6-8. It consists of six sections: Writing Sample, Quantitative 1, Reading, Verbal, Quantitative 2, and Experimental. The Experimental Section is not scored; rather, it is used to test new questions for future SSAT forms.
Students are required to learn mathematics, starting in first grade and continuing through most of high school. While we may not all enjoy math, there is no denying the beauty present in it. The Fibonacci sequence embodies this beauty.
This year, some K-12 independent schools have made test scores an optional part of their applications. However, new at-home testing options for two of the most widely-used admissions exams, the ISEE and SSAT, have made testing feasible once again.
It’s a simple fact - not everyone can afford to pay full-price tuition for private schools. However, that doesn’t mean that a high quality education is impossible to attain. Before you give up on a competitive school for your child, consider these tuition tips:
We’re excited to introduce Daibi, one of our 2023 Independent School Tuition Scholars. Daibi improved his score on the SSAT by 11%, putting him in the 99th percentile overall!
