Definition: SSAT is the Secondary School Admissions Test. Private schools throughout the world use the SSAT as a standardized admissions test. Since curricula, teaching and assessment standards vary from school to school, a standardized test is one tool admissions personnel use to determine if an applicant can do the work at their school.
The test consists of a short essay and multiple choice aptitude questions. The aptitude testing concentrates on math, reading comprehension and the use of language.
Like the ISEE the SSAT is offered at two levels: Lower and Upper. Lower is for students in grades 5-7. Upper for students in grades 8-11.
Need help paying the test fees? Ask the school to which you are applying for a Fee Waiver.
While the SSAT is offered several times a year, most students take the tests in November and December in order to meet the application deadlines of most schools in January.
Also Known As: The Secondary School Admissions Test
