Applying to a Private School: SSAT Preparation

The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) is a standardized test that is commonly used by private schools who are members of the Conference of Independent Schools.  Bayhill specialiaes in Richmond SAT SSAT preparation courses and provides Richmond Hill York Regions SAT SSAT.

The vast majority of private schools have more students applying to attend their school than they have available positions.  Therefore one of the ways in which schools go about selecting appropriate candidates is to look at their SSAT scores. Writing the SSAT is only one part of the admission process. Parents are responsible for completing application materials for EACH school their children apply.

The test is comprised of several components, all of which are multiple choice questions except for the writing piece:

1. Writing Section: 5 paragraph essay
2. Quantitative Sections: 2 parts
3. Verbal Section: synonyms and analogies
4. Reading Comprehension

We recommend you begin preparing your child in advance for the writing of the SSAT.  Provide them with study guides and lots of practice questions. 

Article submitted Friday, March 14, 2008
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