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| Taking the SSAT |  When you begin to apply to independent schools, you will find that a lot of of the top American and Canadian schools will ask you to submit a report of your scores on the SSAT, an admission skill test used by more than 600 independent schools and given in 76 countries.
Admission officers make use of the SSAT as a widespread measure for evaluating the abilities of all students, regardless of background or experience.
The SSAT evaluates student aptitude in fundamental math, verbal and reading comprehension, and it evaluates the student’s ability to think reasonably and to resolve problems methodically. The SSAT does not evaluate originality, artistic or athletic talent, or motivation. Admission officers importance these qualities too, and they find evidence of them in a student’s writing sample, essay, grade history, letters of advice and interview. SSAT scores are just part of the student’s entire submission for admission.
Too much anxiety, on the other hand, is not helpful. A number of students score lower on a test since they are nervous. At the same time as test anxiety cannot always be reduced, there are ways to help keep it at a controllable level. A fuller understanding of the nature of the SSAT, as well as an understanding of the ways you may get ready for the test, should assist in eliminating needless anxiety.
Opposing to what a lot of people believe, students can and should get ready for the SSAT. Actually, you are almost certainly preparing to take the SSAT every day by exact every day application to standard school study, and by wide-ranging reading outside the classroom.
It is an excellent idea to discover the test’s organization, layout, format and time constraints, additionally to these every day activities, You may do this by reading over the free SSAT Student Registration Guide, by answering sample questions on the SSAT websites and by ordering the SSAT publication, SSAT. Preparing and Applying, which includes four complete, disclosed practice tests and which proposes recommendation to students and their families about relating to independent schools.
While taking practice SSAT tests, try as best you can to reproduce the environment in which you will take the definite SSAT. Complete practice questions in a quiet room, free of interruptions, and work within the time chosen for every part of the SSAT.
Furthermore it is useful to understand test directions. While you take the actual SSAT, you will not need to waste time reading directions if you have done so beforehand.
You should score your answers and evaluate your errors after finishing a practice test. You may want to spend some time reviewing that area if you find that your abilities are weak in an exacting area.
Tips
• Become familiar with the test’s organization, format and time constraints.
• Allow much time to get to the testing center, find a seat and get settled. Do not rush as it may enlarge nervousness for the duration of the exam.
• Do not cram as it is an aptitude, not accomplishment tests.
• Take good care of yourself previous to the test by getting an excellent night’s rest and eating well. Have a protein-filled dinner the night before and a meal high in compound carbohydrates previous to the test. Caffeine and sugar-filled snacks before and during the test can enlarge anxiety. So you should eat fruit instead.
• Relax before the test since anxiety is simple to spread, think about avoiding your friends if you are feeling tense. If you are not already anxious, you might become so.
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