Finding the right New York City SSAT prep solution for your child couldn't be easier with the help of the experts at Varsity Tutors. Whether your child will be facing the Elementary Level, Middle Level, or Upper Level SSAT, we know you want to help your child do their best. That's why it's so important to find the right professional academic resources to support your child as they work towards their SSAT scoring goals.
The SSAT is a highly regarded standardize examination used by admissions officials for private and independent schools as part of their admission process. Continue reading to learn more about what the various level of the SSAT cover and how Varsity Tutors can help you find the right prep solution for your child's academic needs.
What can New York City SSAT prep cover?
Before discussing what a prep solution can cover it's important to talk about the format of the test itself. The SSAT has three separate levels. The Elementary Level SSAT is designed for students who will be applying to enter fourth or fifth grade. The Middle Level SSAT is for students who will be applying to enter a middle school grade. The Upper Level SSAT is designed for students who want to gain entrance to a private or independent high school.
All three levels of the SSAT include the same types of sections. The section titles of the SSAT are Quantitative, Reading, Verbal, Experimental, and Writing Sample. The Upper Level and Middle Level SSAT have two Quantitative portions. The Lower Level SSAT has only one. For all levels, the writing sample and the experimental section are not graded. The Upper Level and Middle Level SSAT testers will have just under three hours to complete all parts of their test. The lower level SSAT tester will have just under two hours to complete all items on their exam.
The Quantitative section of the SSAT evaluates your child's grade level appropriate math skills. During no portion of any level of the SSAT are calculators permitted. Some of the math skills your child may need to review depending on their grade level for this section included basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, measurement, as well as more advanced skills such as probability, word problems, coordinate geometry, equations, identifying area and perimeter, and other concepts associated with algebra and geometry.
The Verbal and Reading sections of all levels of the SSAT evaluate your child's reading comprehension and English language skills. Some of the specific concepts that can be covered during these portions of the exam include determining the author's purpose, understanding and evaluating opinions and arguments, identifying main idea, finding details, making inferences, making predictions, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, punctuation, spelling, and other grade level appropriate skills related to standard English language conventions.
The Writing Sample portion of all levels of the SSAT are related to the previously described English sections. While the writing sample your child produces will not be graded, it will be sent to any school to which they apply. Since admissions officials will see it, it makes sense to have your child review for this section of the test as well. Some of the skills that are useful when completing a writing sample include effective organization of a topic, basic writing skills, persuasive writing tactics, and providing supporting statements with examples.
All New York City SSAT prep resources can help your child prepare for any of the subject area content covered on the test.
How can a New York City SSAT prep class help my child prepare for their upcoming exam?
When you enroll your child in a prep course, they will have access to the same type of structured learning environment available in a typical classroom. One of the most significant differences is that the course is entirely online. However, this is an advantage for busy families because it means there is no need to arrange for transportation to and from class.
You have the option of enrolling your child in two week or four-week classes. Two week classes are great for students who do better during short bursts of high-intensity academic endeavors. Four-week classes are good for students who perform better when they are given more time to acclimate to the environment and information being presented. All of our classes are modular in design, so we can have new sections beginning each week, which makes it easy for you and your child to get started.
During a classroom session, the teacher will provide direct instruction to deliver the lesson and then may facilitate group conversations or assign group projects to help the students more fully understand the material.
Prep classes are perfect for students who work well in an interactive and engaging environment. Especially if they are highly motivated to do their best when surrounded by peers.
How is working with a New York City SSAT tutor different from taking a course?
One of the biggest differences between private tutoring sessions and a prep course is the amount of individualized instruction available. Classroom teachers are unable to spend a significant amount of time with each student. Tutors, on the other hand, only have one student at a time and can devote all of their attention to your child. This allows private instructors to get to know your child and customize their lessons based on your child's learning style, academic needs, and SSAT goals.
Another benefit of working with a private instructor is greater scheduling freedom. You can schedule private sessions throughout the week and on weekends during the day or evening hours.
Private instruction is an excellent option for students who thrive with one-on-one instruction.
How can I get my child started with the right New York City SSAT prep solution?
Varsity Tutors can help you determine which New York City SSAT preparation strategy is best for your child. Whether you decide to have your child enroll in a New York City SSAT prep course or you want help connecting with a skilled private instructor, we can help you get started. Contact Varsity Tutors today to begin immediately.
Diptesh: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- OLSAT
- ISEE
- +88 subjects
Yuna: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...firsthand, I feel that I have picked up several useful studying and test-taking techniques that may help all different types of students. I think it is important to find the easiest and the most efficient and enjoyable techniques for each particular student, as every individual learns better in different ways. As a college student now, I still use many of these studying strategies and have been exposed to even more from my fellow peers. I...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Undecided
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- REGENTS
- SAT
- +42 subjects
Elisheva: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...help others understand a topic they are struggling with. I feel that the tutor gains as much as the student from the experience. As a tutor, I believe that students will enjoy learning if they understand the material rather than memorize it, so I always strive to clarify the underlying principles and central themes of any topic I am explaining. This also helps the student apply their knowledge independently to other areas, which is the...
Education & Certification
- Adelphi University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- CLEP
- SAT
- ISEE
- +60 subjects
Natalie: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...New York City this fall! I love tutoring and teaching students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible examples that can help foster creativity. I care deeply about my...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- +59 subjects
Rena: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...courses up through AP Calculus BC in high school and Calculus I in my first year of college. I also have in-depth experience with English. In high school, I took AP Literature and Composition and AP Language and Composition as well as honors English classes. Besides taking classes in these subjects, I tutored at my local library with a volunteer group called Homework Helpers for all four years of high school. I tutored students in...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Urban Planning and Design
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- +30 subjects
Arun: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...of understanding will help not only with immediate academic gains, but with future success as well. In school environments, students often do not receive individualized attention that seeks out the gaps in their understanding. By spending time with my student, I can assess those gaps and fill them, helping my students improve. All the knowledge in the world will amount to naught if you don't have the confidence to apply it. I build up my...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- TACHS
- HSPT
- SHSAT
- +32 subjects
Andrew: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, and Physics. I also love helping students with essays and helping students structure their writing to convey their ideas in the best way possible. As an undergraduate college student, I am also happy to help high school students develop their personal statements and offer advice about the college application process. As an immigrant from South Korea, I received a lot of tutoring and extra classes to get my English skills up to...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +69 subjects
Megan: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...Language Pathology. I enjoy working with individuals to build upon their strengths and give them the tools they need to succeed. I have good study and organizational skills, and I have many tips and tricks to help individuals improve test scores. I really enjoy helping people to reach their full potential in each subject area, and I will do my best to explain concepts in a manner best suited to each individual's learning style.... Every student learns differently. I will do my best to teach in a manner that aligns with each individual's learning style.
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Speech Language Pathology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- HSPT
- +41 subjects
Kate: New York SSAT test prep instructor
I am dedicated to infusing choice into student learning. I specialize in early childhood special education, unschooling, building communities, and bicycle travel. I currently work with organizations that intersect education, the arts, and the environment to bring student-led learning into the public education sector. ... I believe that everyone can learn. The trick is to find out the best ways for each person. They can include a combination of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and oral. I also believe that whatever you are learning has to matter to you, so finding those connections are important.
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
- Bank Street College of Education - Masters, Early Childhood Special and General Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- GED
- Science
- +29 subjects
Jacob: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...never forget that as a tutor, I enter a student's life at an especially fraught time. My student's and I work together to figure out what tools they need to succeed. Whether for standardized tests or academic subjects, I look forward to helping you or someone you care about reach their potential. For my own academic history, I scored in the 99th percentile on all three sections of the SAT, as well as attaining a...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Government
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- REGENTS
- PSAT
- ASVAB
- +69 subjects
Clare: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...onto my students. While I know students may not be passionate about every topic they study ,I hope to be able to find at least one part of each subject that students can personally connect to. Most importantly, if I can impart one thing to my students, it is self-confidence. Performing poorly in one subject can have a deleterious affect on other aspects of academic life and I firmly believe that confidence is half the...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- TOEFL
- +31 subjects
Karan: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...High School (a specialized high school in downtown Manhattan). I have much experience tutoring kids from ages 6 to 18 through the company Allen Mentoring in subjects such as physics, math, english, and history. I have scored a 34 on my ACT exam (out of 36). If you haven't found anyone already, I would be happy to be of assistance. Please let me know. I would be happy to answer any questions beforehand. Thank you!
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Applied Economics and Management
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- +60 subjects
Sandy: New York SSAT test prep instructor
I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals. ... Individualize material and approach for each student.... Introduce ourselves, and go over our preferences and styles.... Teach him to learn critical thinking and enjoy learning.... Break down the activity into smaller goals.... Discuss the reading passage together, and work through any questions.
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Finance, Management
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- HSPT
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- +115 subjects
Daniel: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...to be a Mathematics Education teacher. I've tutored independently and at other companies for years before finding my home at Varsity Tutors. My first and strongest experiences with tutoring has been with Algebra and Algebra 2, but through experience with students of all ages, I can also help with lower levels of Mathematics. Fractions and decimals are a problem of the past! Outside of tutoring, I spend my time with friends at local restaurants and...
Education & Certification
- Kean University - Current Undergrad, Education - Mathematics Secondary
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- Pre-Calculus
- Algebra 2
- +20 subjects
Sheena: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...engaged with questions. I know how to rephrase questions and bring them back in ways that each student is interested in to see maximum results. Most importantly, I find ways to make the material interesting and easily relatable to my students. A personal investment in material is a great way to see progress! Aside from learning and teaching, I love traveling (I recently visited Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia and plan to go to South Africa...
Education & Certification
- Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelors, Economics, Chinese
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- HSPT
- SAT
- +48 subjects
Damian: New York SSAT test prep instructor
If you choose me to be your tutor then you will definitely ace your test. I'm a great math tutor because I understand the material thoroughly, am patient, and know how to explain things. I attended Stuyvesant High School and the University of Chicago; I am currently studying Data Science with Johns Hopkins.... If you don't get it then I'm explaining it wrong.... Before the first session, I'd have them do a bunch of practice problems on the subject they want to be tutored in, and I'd look over their answers to see what they need help with. I'd also ask them which problems they guessed on or weren't totally sure of. We could start from there.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, None
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SHSAT
- SAT
- +63 subjects
Leticia: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...an easy way. I am apt in tutoring in Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and SAT. I believe that there is more to life than just studying and receiving good grades. Studying can become a burden when it gets complicated and difficult to understand and can get in the way of you just living. I am here to help you to make it less of a problem for you, and find your own unique method of...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- +54 subjects
Sarah: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...with students to confront the challenges of a subject and then watching as the challenges begin to slip away and what was previously frustrating and incomprehensible to the students becomes a subject that they now enjoy learning about and studying. I believe I am a good tutor and teacher because I am patient, encouraging, and have good communication and classroom management skills. I do not get frustrated if my students do not understand something right...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelors, Classics
- Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London - Masters, Advanced Theatre Practice
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- GED
- SHSAT
- Advanced Placement
- +56 subjects
Joanna: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...when they understand a new concept or finally get something they've been struggling with. When they finally get something, a new path opens to them and a new possibility appears. In my tutoring, the basics are emphasized. The basics are the foundation to understanding bigger and more complicated concepts. Without them, learning becomes a struggle. With them, it can be fun and easy. And when something is fun, students want to do more. It no...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- REGENTS
- PSAT
- SHSAT
- +32 subjects
Zach: New York SSAT test prep instructor
...first began tutoring in high school, when my best friend's father needed help with his English to pass a test to become a ship captain. After he passed, I knew teaching was something I cared deeply about. I tutored my way through college at Wesleyan University, where I graduated with Honors. Now with five years of experience, I am prepared to teach on a wide range of subjects in a variety of styles. When not...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- TACHS
- SAT
- ACT
- +62 subjects