ssat parent portal

What accounts do my students need to register for the SSAT?

Note: Students only need one account that will be used for all SSAT test registrations, profile data, Standard Applications Online (SAO), or the Character Skills Snapshot. If you don't find yours, add it in the box. Your student can log in to access SSAT Practice, Standard Application Online, and more.

How do I schedule my student's SSAT at home?

After completing your student's registration, you will receive an email to schedule the test with PSI, our partner in delivering the SSAT at Home. The deadline to schedule your student’s SSAT at Home is 24 hours before a test date and time. Your selected test date must be before July 31, 2022, when the test year ends.

Where can I take the SSAT test for admission?

Note: For Prometric test center search enter "SSAT by the Enrollment Management Association" into this search as both the test sponsor and program. Now you can take the gold-standard test for admission at a test center, on paper, or at home.

Can I take the SSAT at home?

Now you can take the gold-standard test for admission at a test center, on paper, or at home. The SSAT is the gold-standard test that helps students stand out in the admission process.

How many times can you take SSAT at home?

Students can take the SSAT at Home up to three times per testing season, in addition to eight paper tests (six standard dates and two flex dates). The SSAT at Home is the same test as the traditional SSAT— the only difference is that the test is administered on the computer rather than on paper.

Can you listen to music during SSAT?

Your room must be free from music, talking, or other noises. You must be dressed appropriately. Remember, your picture will be taken at the start of testing.

What is a decent SSAT score?

A: The median total score for the Upper Level SSAT has been reported at approximately 1980 (out of 2400). A score of 2100 is in the top quartile of all test-takers, while scores of 2180 and 2240 are in the top 10% and top 5%, respectively.

How does at home SSAT work?

The SSAT at Home is the same standardized test as the SSAT, but it is delivered digitally to test takers in the convenience of their homes. Delivered by our partner PSI, the SSAT will be administered via a secure web application with continuous AI monitoring, data forensics and live remote proctoring.

What is a good SSAT score for a 8th grader?

And for the Perfect 99% Percentile For female 8th graders, it's 50 as a bar for the raw score and it's 55 for the males. At the upper end, it's quite competitive for the male SSAT test takers for the verbal section.

Can you pee during SAT?

Just as you won't be allowed to eat or drink during the test, you also won't be allowed to leave the room to go to the bathroom during the SAT.

Is 2400 a good SSAT score?

This allows us to assign each score a percentile — a figure that represents where a score sits on a distribution curve. For example, obtaining a perfect score on the old SAT (2400) puts you in the 99th percentile, meaning you scored higher than 99% of all other test takers.

What SSAT score do you need to get into Andover?

“Although the Andover admissions committee has no minimum grade or score requirements for acceptance, the average Andover student maintained an “A” average at his or her previous school and scored in the 93rd percentile on the SSATs.”

What is a good middle school SSAT score?

Middle Level scaled score: 440-710 for each section, 1320-2130 total. Upper Level scaled score: 500-800 for each section, 1500-2400 total.

Should I take SSAT on paper or computer?

The Paper SSAT The traditional paper-based test is preferred by many students because it resembles a classroom testing experience, which helps alleviate testing jitters. For international students, paper testing is available worldwide.

Can you eat during the SSAT?

Snacks and drinks for these tests can only be consumed during breaks. For the SSAT at Home, student may only consume snacks during breaks, however, the are allowed to have and drink water from either a clear glass or a water bottle without a label. Was this helpful?

Is the SSAT test hard?

While the test is designed to be of "middle difficulty," this is a very competitive group of students against which you're being scored—these are the select students applying to the finest independent schools.

Why is the SSAT important?

The SSAT is your first step toward independent school success. Since 1957, students have used the SSAT to showcase their verbal, math, and reading skills to admissions professionals. It’s one important component of a complete application process, and it helps both schools and students ensure they find the best match.

What is SAO in school?

The Standard Application Online (SAO) simplifies the process for families applying to private schools. Students can submit their information, essays, transcripts, and recommendations once to any school that accepts it.

How long before SSAT can I change appointment?

If you have an SSAT at Home appointment and need to change it, it can be rescheduled for free up until 72 hours before your student’s testing appointment. If you need to reschedule an appointment, you may do that through your EMA account under the “My Tests” page, by selecting “Reschedule on Prometric.”.

Who is allowed to assist during the initial connection, room scan, and explanation of testing rules?

A parent/guardian is allowed to assist during the initial connection, room scan, and explanation of testing rules. Once these steps have been completed, the parent/guardian must exit the room as testing begins but needs to remain in an adjoining room.