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SSAT Preparation Course
What Is The SSAT?
The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) is a standardized admissions test used by many unaffiliated independent schools, non-parochial Catholic schools, and boarding schools. The exam was designed as an aptitude test to measure a student's ability in core subject areas independent of a student's school record. It is administered on three levels: Elementary Level (grades 3-4), Middle Level (grades 5-7) and Upper Level (grades 8-11).
Who Should Take The SSAT?
Students interested in attending private boarding schools, or independent secondary schools in the U.S., will need to take the SSAT. Admission officers will use SSAT score to judge the current and potential ability of the students to handle their school curriculum.
What Makes Kaplan's SSAT Program Unique?
- Founded in 1938, with 80 years of test prep experience, helping more than 3 million individuals globally achieve their educational and career goals through programs
- Qualified Experienced Teachers provide special attention to developing key verbal skills such as vocabulary and reading comprehension.
- Comprehensive Training Program prepares students to excel in all areas of the exam. For example, reading comprehension targets the understanding of reading materials and Math instructions are strategically based.
- Invaluable Strategies are taught to improve students' scores in the verbal reading comprehension and math sections.
- Exclusive Kaplan US course materials are given to students where they will be able to access test taking strategies, practice questions and a lot more….
The SSAT Exam at a Glance
SSAT administrated in Elementary Level (Grades 3-4, available in the U.S. only), Middle Level (Grade 5-7) and Upper Level (Grade 8-11). It is designated to measure the students’ verbal, quantitative and reading skills acquired in and out of school.
| Section | Time / Format |
|---|---|
| Writing Sample | 25-min section with one question |
| Section 1: Quantitative | 30-min section with 25 questions |
| Section 2: Reading | 40-min section with 40 questions |
| Section 3: Verbal | 30-min section with 60 questions |
| Section 4: Quantitative | 30-min section with 25 questions |
| Section 5: Experimental | 15-min section with 16 questions |
To register, please contact the Official Examination Body: http://ssat.org/
SSAT Exam Fee
US$257
Program Details
Standard Course
Course Structure
- 16 Hours of classroom instruction with a total of 8 sessions
- Lesson 1-4 are focused on Verbal section
- Lesson 5-8 are focused on Math section
- 2 proctored Kaplan SSAT practice tests
2018 Summer and Fall Schedule: please click here
Checklist For Test Day
MUST Bring Items
- PRINTED SSAT Admission Ticket (Log-in at portal.ssat.org and click “print ticket” if you didn’t print it during registration.)
- At least three sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers (no mechanical pencils permitted)
- Special accommodations documents (if necessary)
- Snack and/or drink for breaks (in a clear zip top bag with your student’s name on it.)
What Not to Bring
You may not bring into the testing center or use any of the following:
- Electronic timers of any kind
- Digital watches, alarm watches, beeping watches, calculator watches
- Cell phones, pay phones, beepers, pagers, personal digital assistants (PDAs)
- Personal computers
- Calculators
- Photographic or recording devices
- Listening devices
- Headsets, iPods, or other media players
- Books, dictionaries, papers of any kind
- Rulers
- Mechanical pencils
- Ink pens
- Briefcases, handbags, backpacks of any kind
- Earplugs
- Hats/hoods (except religious apparel) may not be worn on the head
- Weapons or firearms
- All Electronics
- Calculators
- Cell Phones (MUST BE OFF)
- Fitness Tracker Wristbands
- Media Players
- Watches
- Personal Items
- Backpacks
- Bags
- Large Jewelry
- Purses
- Clothing
- Coats
- Hats
- Other Items
- Books
- Erasers
- Mechanical Pencils
- Notes or Paper
- Pens
- Rulers
Remarks : Electronic devices, including cell phones, are not permitted in the test center, and the use of any electronic device is strictly prohibited.
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