The Standard
Paper SSAT
Since 1957, the traditional paper SSAT has led the way in private school admission assessments. Standard paper testing is administered during six established dates between October and March. Learn how to register and take it at one of our authorized test centers below.
Registration is
OPEN.
Closes on March 4.
Standard registration is
CLOSED.
Reopens on August 1 for fall and winter testing. Flex paper testing remains open until July 20.
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Taking the Paper SSAT
The traditional paper SSAT remains the preferred option for many students because it resembles the classroom testing experience with students completing answer sheets and the writing sample in pencil. The Standard SSAT is administered at authorized test centers, typically schools.
Review the Standard paper test dates below to get started and search for a test center near you. You'll also want to learn what to expect on test day and help your student do their best with our official SSAT practice materials.
Have questions?
Find answers to frequently asked paper testing questions in the Help Center, and don't hesitate to contact our friendly support team.
Standard Paper Test Dates
Registration is currently open.
Registration is closed.
The Standard paper test dates are listed below. Availability varies by location, and if you don't find a Standard test that works for your family, consider Flex testing or taking a computer-based SSAT via Prometric or at-home testing.
*Registration for Standard tests with accommodations closes 14 days before each test per the dates listed below. Students must apply for testing accommodations and be approved before registering for the SSAT. Application timelines vary, but please allow at least two weeks from application completion. Learn more about applying for accommodations.
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Paper Testing Notes
Paper Standard SSATs begin at 9 a.m. local time of the test center unless otherwise noted on your student's admission ticket. Plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before the start time. A Late Fee applies for registrations between the Sunday three weeks before each test and the Sunday two weeks prior, when a Rush Fee applies until registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on the Wednesday before each test.
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Accommodations
We are committed to ensuring that test takers with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations when taking the SSAT.
Parents/guardians must have an SSAT account to register a student for the SSAT. Use your account to:
- Print or view your admission ticket
- Change your test date, location, and contact information
- Add or cancel score recipients
- Track your test registrations, school inquiries, and applications
- Receive your SSAT score report(s)
- Order study guides and additional services
- Participate in online SSAT Practice
Use the Account Login to create or access your account.
Scores from paper tests are typically released to schools and families within two weeks after completed test materials are received. Families can access scores and send them to schools and educational consultants for free through our online portal. We also offer add-on score services for notifications and hand scoring.
The Official SSAT Practice Materials from the assessment team that creates the SSAT include Online Practice and Guide Books. Both have four full-length practice tests mirroring the SSAT experience. Get started with the free Mini-Practice Test to identify where to focus studying.
