SSAT Test Dates

by Brian Fisher, AdmissionsQuest, Inc.

The Secondary Schools Admission Test (SSAT) is a requirement for admission to most private schools. Mark the test dates on your calendar and begin preparing if you're planning to apply to a prep school.

The test provides school admission offices with a picture of the prospective student's current reasoning and writing abilities. As with all tests, students benefit from preparation. It's a good idea to take an SSAT preparation course and work through and SSAT practice book before taking the test. You should also read our list of SSAT test strategies that were provided to AdmissionsQuest by our friends at Summit Educational Group.

Below is the 2011-2012 SSAT regular administration schedule. Families may also arrange to take the SSAT Flex Test- a scheduled flexible administration conducted by an SSAT member school or qualified educational consultant. AQ Educational Consulting's Marylou Marcus offers the Flext Test. You can contact Marylou Marcus to see about coordinating the exam.

Visit www.ssat.org for information about test fees, to register and learn more about the SSAT.

Test Dates
 Locations Fax/Mail
Registration Closes		 Late Registration
(Online Only) Closes
October 15, 2011 USA, Canada September 23 September 30
November 12, 2011 USA, Canada, International October 21 October 28
December 10, 2011 USA, Canada, International November 18 November 25
January 7, 2012 USA, Canada, International December 16 December 23
February 4, 2012 USA, Canada January 13 January 20
March 5, 2012 USA, Canada, International February 10 February 17
April 21, 2012 USA, Canada, International March 30 April 6
June 9, 2012 USA, Canada May 18 May 25

From the SSAT Website:

Test Time:

  • Testing normally begins at 9:00 AM for all test dates. Check your Admission Ticket for exact time.
  • Total testing time is 2 hours and 35 minutes, plus two short breaks.
  • Test dismissal is normally between 12:00 -12:30 pm.

Notes:

  • Fax, postmark or register online by the fax/mail registration deadline.
  • Registrations for Sunday Testing or Special Accommodations must be received at SSAT by the postmark deadline.
  • Standby registration (limited sites) opens after late registration closes.


Comments

  • I am trying to get the dates and locations for Mass. and can not get them . louann davis, November 16, 2009 11:26 AM
  • Do you have a schedule of SSAT testes on 2010 at U.S New jersey, around East Brunswick 08816? Ryan Chau, March 21, 2010 10:17 AM
  • I am looking for the fall 2010 testing dates. Cathy Loiselle, April 14, 2010 9:36 AM
  • I am trying to find a testing location for my daughter. Currently, we are living in Cairns, Australia. Is there a testing site near us? Thank you for your help. Donna Papazian, April 25, 2010 2:48 AM
  • I would like the dates and locations for Mass, where can I find them? Jhonnari Jimenez, May 25, 2010 7:01 PM
  • looking for dates for SSAT testing after June or in the fall Deborah Dalessio, June 1, 2010 9:04 PM
  • Looking for dates for SSAT testing in July/Agust/September 2010 Jane Robinson, July 3, 2010 9:49 AM
  • Jane, You'll find SSAT dates and registration the SSAT web site: http://www.ssat.org/ssat/info/home.html Brian Fisher, July 5, 2010 1:26 PM
  • There currently isn't a test site for South Korea in either November or December. Is it impossible to take the SSAT in South Korea forever? Joshua Kim, August 5, 2010 7:07 PM
  • Joshua, I saw your SSAT comment. I don't have a quick answer for you. I also don't see and Korea testing sites. I'd call or send a note with your question to SSATB. Here's the page with their contact information: http://www.ssat.org/ssat/info/general-contact.html Best wishes, B. Fisher, August 6, 2010 10:17 AM
  • trying to find dates and locations for fall 2010 SSAT testng in metro west MA GAIL NOUN MARRA, October 8, 2010 9:12 PM
  • Gail, To search for SSAT testing sites and dates, go to: http://www.ssat.org/ssat/test/test-main.html Under the Test Information Heading, you'll find "Test Calendar" and Testing "Locations" buttons. Clicking those will take you to the information you need. Best wishes, B. Fisher, October 11, 2010 8:03 AM
  • Looking for SSAT test sites in Ghana bridget balfour, October 13, 2010 11:36 AM
  • Bridget, Go to http://www.ssat.org/centersearch for a list of SSAT administration sites. If you can't find exactly what you need, contact SSAT and they should be able to answer your questions. B. Fisher, October 13, 2010 2:03 PM
  • Did I receive tickets for my daughters test date? I do not recall receiving them. They are taking the test 12/11at Phillips academy James flynn, November 24, 2010 3:04 PM
  • Is there a testing center in Nassau, Bahamas? Lisa, January 25, 2011 8:56 PM
  • Is there a testing site for Philadelphia, Pa? A. Vance, May 9, 2011 8:24 AM

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