03 · College & Secondary Admissions · Private School Admissions

SSAT

The SSAT determines placement at the most competitive independent secondary schools. The verbal, quantitative, and reading sections each demand dedicated preparation.

I — Who This Exam Prep Is For

The Right Candidate.

Middle and upper school applicants to competitive private schools
Families navigating boarding school admissions cycles
Students retaking the SSAT to improve placement
Students whose quantitative or vocabulary foundations need work

II — What the Preparation Focuses On

Section-Level Coverage.

01Quantitative reasoning and pre-algebraic problem solving
02Verbal analogies and synonym strategy
03Reading comprehension across literary and informational texts
04Writing sample structure and substantive content
05Section-by-section pacing strategy

III — How Preparation Is Structured

Diagnostic, Then Mastery.

01Diagnostic of current quantitative, verbal, and reading performance
02Vocabulary building and verbal-reasoning instruction that holds under pressure
03Quantitative review tied to the student's grade level and SSAT scope
04Reading comprehension work on inference, tone, and primary purpose
05Timed section practice with careful review of each missed item

IV — What Makes This Different

Beyond Generic Tutoring.

Calm, age-appropriate preparation for a high-pressure admissions exam
Math is taught as real mathematics — the foundation also strengthens school coursework
Verbal and reading instruction emphasize comprehension, not rote vocabulary drills
Families receive a clear picture of where the student stands and what to work on

Begin

Start with a focused strategy conversation.

The strategy session is the first step of working together — a focused academic planning and diagnostic conversation used to understand the student before any ongoing academic support begins.

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