SSAT
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About SSAT
The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) is a standardized assessment designed to evaluate a student's readiness for admission to independent schools in grades four through eleven. It serves as a crucial component of the admissions process, providing schools with insights into a student's academic abilities and potential.
Overview
- Purpose: The SSAT is a standardized test used for admissions to independent schools in grades 4-11.
- Test Sections:
- Quantitative: Mathematical problem-solving, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis.
- Verbal Reasoning: Vocabulary, reading comprehension, and analogical reasoning.
- Reading Comprehension: Critical reading and analysis of passages.
- Writing Sample: An unscored essay to assess writing ability.
- Test Format: Multiple-choice questions and an essay.
- Scoring: A scaled score is reported for each section, with percentile rankings provided for comparison.
- Test Administration: Offered multiple times throughout the year at designated testing centers.
- Use in Admissions: Schools use SSAT scores as one factor in the admissions process, along with academic records, interviews, and other criteria.
The SSAT is administered multiple times throughout the year and results in a scaled score for each section. These scores, combined with other factors such as academic performance and extracurricular activities, are considered by admissions committees when making their decisions.
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