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SSAT* INFORMATION
The SSAT is used by many private schools as a way of comparing applicants from different lower- and middle-schools. The test is given by the Secondary School Admission Test Board. The SSATB can be reached at (609) 683-4440 or on the web at www.ssat.org/ontario. There are two levels of the SSAT. The Lower Level is used for students in grades 5 through 7, and the Upper Level is used for students in grades 8 through 11. Find out more about PREPSKILLS INC. preparation courses for the SSAT by clicking here.
What is tested on the SSAT?
The SSAT has a 25-minute writing sample section, a 40-minute reading comprehension multiple choice section, two 30-minute multiple choice sections in mathematics and one 30-minute multiple choice section testing verbal ability. The writing section asks the student to respond to a topic statement, but is not graded. Instead, the student's essay is sent to schools along with his or her scores. The test sections break down as follows:
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Section
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Questions
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Time
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| Verbal |
60 questions
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30 minutes
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| Quantitative I |
25 questions
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30 minutes
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| Reading Comprehension |
40 questions
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40 minutes
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| Quantitative I I |
25 questions
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30 minutes
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| Essay |
1 question
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25 minutes
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Total Test Time: 2 hours and 35 minutes (not including breaks and a possible experimental section)
*Experimental Section
(multiple choice) |
40-60 questions
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25 minutes
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Educational Testing Service (ETS) may use the experimental section to try out new questions. Ontario SSAT tests usually do not contain an experimental section, however, be aware that it may exist. The experimental section may be math, reading comprehension, or verbal, and could appear anywhere during the test. Don't try to guess which section it is, and do your best on every section. If you encounter a section that seems difficult or seems different from the practice tests, don't panic - it might be the experimental section. |
The sections will not necessarily appear in the above order.
The verbal section has 30 synonyms and 30 analogies. The quantitative sections test concepts from arithmetic, elementary algebra, and basic geometry. The reading comprehension section asks students to answer questions on 7-8 short passages of varying styles on a range of topics.
How is the SSAT scored? 
Lower Level test scores are reported for each subject on a scale of 440 to 710. Upper Level scores are reported for each subject on a scale of 500 to 800. Before calculating your scaled score, the SSATB first calculates a raw score. The raw score is computed by adding up all of your correct answers and then subtracting 1/4 point for each wrong answer (blank answers have no effect on your score). The SSATB converts raw scores to scaled scores in order to adjust for small variations in difficulty among different test dates. The table below gives the 50th percentile score (the score at which an equal number of students scored higher and lower) for each subject and for each grade level.
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Grade Level
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Reading
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Verbal
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Quantitative
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5
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569
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584
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563
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6
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593
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614
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593
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7
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611
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638
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614
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8
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629
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662
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647
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9
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644
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683
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668
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10
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656
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695
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686
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ONTARIO TEST DATES
Visit www.ssat.org/ontario for more details. All candidates must pre-register to write the SSAT examination.
Note: Students may write the SSAT test at any test location regardless of where he/she applies for admission.
Students may apply to write the entrance test at any of the participating schools on any ONE of the following dates:
2008 - 2009 Dates
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Test Date |
Reg. Closes |
Late Reg.
Closes |
Test Begins |
Test Centre
Code and Name |
Capacity |
| Oct 04, 2008 |
Sep 19 |
Sep 26 |
9:00 AM |
7855 |
University of Toronto Schools |
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| Oct 18, 2008 |
Oct 03 |
Oct 10 |
9:00 AM |
6036 |
Ridley College |
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| Oct 25, 2008 |
Oct 10 |
Oct 17 |
1:00 PM |
6263 |
St. Andrew's College |
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| Nov 15, 2008 |
Oct 31 |
Nov 07 |
9:00 AM |
1702 |
The Bishop Strachan School |
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| Nov 15, 2008 |
Oct 31 |
Nov 07 |
9:00 AM |
5770 |
Pickering College |
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| Nov 15, 2008 |
Oct 31 |
Nov 07 |
9:00 AM |
6967 |
Villanova College |
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| Nov 22, 2008 |
Nov 07 |
Nov 14 |
8:30 AM |
2667 |
Crescent School |
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| Nov 22, 2008 |
Nov 07 |
Nov 14 |
9:00 AM |
3985 |
Holy Trinity School |
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| Nov 22, 2008 |
Nov 07 |
Nov 14 |
9:00 AM |
7855 |
University of Toronto Schools |
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| Nov 23, 2008 |
Nov 07 |
Nov 14 |
9:00 AM |
3755 |
Havergal College |
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| Nov 29, 2008 |
Nov 14 |
Nov 21 |
9:00 AM |
1791 |
Ridley College |
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| Dec 06, 2008 |
Nov 21 |
Nov 28 |
8:30 AM |
2789 |
De La Salle College |
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| Dec 06, 2008 |
Nov 21 |
Nov 28 |
9:00 AM |
2639 |
The Country Day School |
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| Dec 06, 2008 |
Nov 21 |
Nov 28 |
9:00 AM |
4766 |
MacLachlan College |
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| Dec 06, 2008 |
Nov 21 |
Nov 28 |
9:00 AM |
7855 |
University of Toronto Schools |
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| Dec 06, 2008 |
Nov 21 |
Nov 28 |
9:00 AM |
7858 |
Upper Canada College |
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| Dec 14, 2008 |
Nov 28 |
Dec 05 |
1:00 PM |
1791 |
Branksome Hall |
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| Jan 17, 2009 |
Jan 02 |
Jan 09 |
8:30 AM |
1524 |
Bayview Glen |
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| Jan 17, 2009 |
Jan 02 |
Jan 09 |
9:00 AM |
1702 |
The Bishop Strachan School |
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| Jan 17, 2009 |
Jan 02 |
Jan 09 |
9:00 AM |
6374 |
St. Clement's School |
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| Jan 18, 2009 |
Jan 02 |
Jan 09 |
1:00 PM |
1791 |
Branksome Hall |
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| Jan 24, 2009 |
Jan 09 |
Jan 16 |
9:00 AM |
3985 |
Holy Trinity School |
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| Jan 24, 2009 |
Jan 09 |
Jan 16 |
9:00 AM |
6180 |
Royal St. George's College |
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| Jan 31, 2009 |
Jan 16 |
Jan 23 |
9:00 AM |
6036 |
Ridley College |
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| Feb 21, 2009 |
Feb 06 |
Feb 13 |
9:00 AM |
5770 |
Pickering College |
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| Feb 21, 2009 |
Feb 06 |
Feb 13 |
1:00 PM |
6263 |
St. Andrew's College |
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| Feb 28, 2009 |
Feb 13 |
Feb 20 |
9:00 AM |
7687 |
Toronto Montessori Schools |
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| Apr 25, 2009 |
Apr 10 |
Apr 17 |
9:00 AM |
6036 |
Ridley College |
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| Apr 25, 2009 |
Apr 10 |
Apr 17 |
1:00 PM |
6263 |
St. Andrew's College |
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| Jun 06, 2009 |
May 22 |
May 29 |
9:00 AM |
6036 |
Ridley College |
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Click here to view 2008-2009 Official SSAT Test Calendar
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Visit www.ssat.org/ontario for more details. All candidates must pre-register to write the SSAT examination.
You must register online for all Ontario Consortium administrations.
- 2007-2008 Test Fees:
Regular Registration: $100 US (closes 2 weeks before test date)
Late Registration: $125 US (closes 1 week before test date)
- Print a copy of your SSAT Admission Ticket to take with you to the test centre. This ticket confirms your registration and includes your SSAT Registration Number.
- On the day of the test, students should arrive promptly at the school by the start time listed on the test calendar. Be sure to bring several sharpened HB pencils and a good eraser, as these will not be provided by the test centre. Students are not permitted to bring calculators into the testing room.
- Parents and schools will receive score reports directly from SSAT.
Note: Students may write the SSAT test at ANY test location regardless of where he/she applies for admission.
Students may apply to write the SSAT entrance test at any of the participating schools on any ONE date.
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Appleby will host a SSAT for siblings of current Appleby students on Saturday, October 27, 2007. Please note that students may write the SSAT at any consortium school regardless of where students apply. Click here for a list of Ontario SSAT examination dates. Visit www.appleby.on.ca for updates and details.
INDEPENDENT TEST CENTERS
If you are unable to take the SSAT on a regularly scheduled date, or if you prefer to test individually, you can take the test at one of SSAT’s Independent Test Centers (ITC’s). Individual testing is not guaranteed. Call the ITC office closest to you to schedule and for complete registration instructions.
Ontario - Independent Test Centre Representatives:
Dr. Andrew Barlow #Z683
Psychologist
2275 Lake Shore Blvd West, 5th Floor
Toronto, ON M8V 3Y3
P: (416) 766-0001
F: (416) 762-5553
E: barlow@idirect.com |
Ms. Barbara Priscus #Z684
Educational Consultant
95 Highbourne Road
Toronto, ON, Canada
M5P 2J5
PH: (416) 489-1363
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J.E.Reid Barter
Educational Consultant
104 Rykert Crescent
Toronto, ON M4G 2S9
P: (416) 425-5420
E: reid.barter@sympatico.ca
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ITC Test Fees:
ITC Registration: $140 CDN
Special Accommodations ITC Registration: $170 CDN
Note: ITC test fee is paid directly to the ITC representatives. This fee is in addition to the regular SSAT Registration fee.
Link to SSAT Registration (http://www.ssat.org/flex)
How do I register for the SSAT?
Choose the most convenient date and test centre from the test schedule in Ontario. A student may write the test at any one of these locations, regardless of where s/he applies for admission. Because each test centre serves all of the participating schools, a student may write only one entrance test.
Register for the test online at www.ssat.org/ontario. Click "online registration" and complete the form. Read the "How to Register" instructions for further information.
One Test Policy
Please be aware that you may register for only one Ontario Consortium SSAT per academic year. The results of any subsequent Ontario Consortium SSAT administrations will be considered invalid and will not be reported.
How do I know which admission test a school requires?
The only sure way to determine which admission test a school requires or prefers is to call them directly. You can also contact the SSATB to see if the school is registered as a score recipient. For your convenience, PREPSKILLS INC. has put together a list of some private schools in Ontario, Canada. Click the links below to find out more information and testing requirements for individual schools.
Albert College
Appleby College
Bayview Glen
The Bethany Hills School
The Bishop Strachan School
Branksome Hall
The Country Day School
Crescent School
Crestwood Preparatory College
De La Salle College
Grenville Christian College
Havergal College
Hawthorn School for Girls
Holy Trinity School
Lakefield College School
MacLachlan College
Pickering College
Ridley College
Royal St. George's College
St. Andrew's College
St. Clement's School
St. Michael's College School
Toronto Montessori School
Trinity College School
University of Toronto Schools
Upper Canada College
Upper Canada College Preparatory School
Villanova College
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