SSAT Tips and Advice

Which SSAT testing mode is the best fit for your child? What can you do now to help them do their best? Is it a good idea to guess? Our SSAT advice will help your family prepare, and visit Admission.org for more articles filled with private school application tips.

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Practice for the SSAT.

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 online Mini-Practice Test to identify where to focus studying.

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Practice for the SSAT.

Questions about SSAT test options, scores, and more?