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| SSAT Structure | The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) is a long and impressive measurement of reading, verbal and mathematical ability.
The SSAT consists of two parts:
1. A brief essay
2. A multiple-choice aptitude test which evaluates a student’s capability to solve mathematics problems, to make use of language, and to understand what he or she reads.
 The test is administered on two levels:
1. Lower (for students currently in grades 5-7)
2. Upper (for students currently in grades 8-11).
The test is timed and divided into 5 sections:
- Writing (25 minutes)
In the essay part of the test, students will be asked to support or dispute against a topic statement by using examples from personal experience, history, literature and present events.
- Quantitative (Math)
There are two 30 minute math sections with 25 questions every that require fundamental computations together with some essential algebra.
- Verbal
The verbal section is 30 minutes long. It consists of 30 synonym and 30 analogy questions.
- Reading comprehension
The 40 minute reading comprehension section has 40 questions that are based around seven given reading passages. These questions not only require you to read quickly but also understand what you are reading.
Everything on the test is based on abilities you have learned in school, so if you are up to par on your studies, you have got everything covered.
You must make your own arrangements to take this test. The schools to which you are applying do not do this for you. Do not panic if you miss a registration deadline. The majority of test centers will allow you to walk-in provided they have enough test materials. If you must do a walk-in, be sure to arrive early to register.
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