SSAT Prep
With all private 1:1 tutoring for the SSAT, we customize our curriculum for each student based on their individual strengths, goals, and areas for growth. Most students meet for an hour each week for verbal, reading, and writing, plus one hour for quantitative (aka math) review. Sometimes this means a lot of vocabulary study to help with the verbal section that’s full of synonyms and analogies. Sometimes this means an introduction to geometry concepts ocvered on the test that your student hasn’t covered in school yet.
Our SSAT prep combines three proven tools for score improvement:
● Content review
● Strategy-driven instruction
● Full-length practice exams with feedback
We don’t just teach the content — we teach students how to take the test.
Test Like It’s Game Day
We offer both online and paper-based practice tests so students can prep under conditions that match the real thing — whether they’re testing on a screen or with a pencil in hand.
Progress You Can See
Every student gets an online personalized score tracker with clean, visual data showing their growth over time. It’s one part motivation, one part accountability — and a great way to see just how far they’ve come.
Curious what we cover in our SSAT sessions?
Join us to practice strategies and break down sample questions in our blog post or our SSAT Youtube videos!
About the SSAT
The SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) is required by many independent schools across the U.S. and internationally. Unlike most school tests, the SSAT is strategy-based. It rewards smart guessing — and penalizes wrong answers. Students earn 1 point for a correct answer, lose ¼ point for a wrong one, and get 0 for a blank. That scoring structure means knowing when to guess can be just as important as knowing the content itself.
Levels
Elementary Level – for students in Grades 3–4
Middle Level – for students in Grades 5–7
Upper Level – for students in Grades 8–11
Test Format
Since COVID, the SSAT now offers in-person and online testing both at a center and in your home via the SSAT at Home. Depending on your student’s level and location, available formats may vary — you can check current testing options here.
Our Services
Self-Paced Reading, Verbal, and Writing Course
Looking for a more budget-friendly way to prep for the SSAT that doesn’t skimp on the strategies your student needs? Our self-paced reading, verbal, and writing SSAT course may be the perfect fit for you!
Explore the course curriculum. See if it’s the solution for your student’s SSAT preparation.
Private 1:1 Tutoring
With four distinct sections, no two students need the same support, which is why we skip the class model for SSAT. See more about our private 1:1 tutoring rates.
How to Get Started
1. Book a Free 20-Minute Consultation
We’ll learn more about your goals — and answer any questions. Book a time here.
It’s online here, so students can take it from home, and it gives us the data we need to make a recommendation.
2. Take Our SSAT Diagnostic
We’ll follow up via email with next steps, including suggested test dates and instructor recommendations.
3. Get a Personalized Plan
Curious about packages?
Our tutoring packages are available in 20, 40, and 80 hours, with savings of 10%, 15%, and 20%, respectively. Whether you're looking for academic support, AP tutoring, or test prep, we've got options to fit your goals.