If your child is preparing to take the SSAT and needs some extra help, let Varsity Tutors enroll them in a quality Atlanta SSAT prep course. The SSAT is an exam that independent schools will look at to determine how proficient students are in certain subjects that are needed to succeed at their institution. The score that a student earns on this test may be a factor in determining their admission. Therefore, it is imperative that students study hard for this exam.
The SSAT tests students on skills that will serve them throughout their entire academic career and beyond. By enrolling your child in an Atlanta SSAT class, you will be helping them learn skills that will allow them to grow throughout their entire lives. Varsity Tutors can help your child on this journey. In this program, students will be able to gain insight into how the test is laid out and what they will need to study in order to succeed.
What skills will students learn in an Atlanta SSAT class?
The SSAT consists of three levels that correspond with the grade level of a student. These levels are Elementary Level, Middle Level, and Upper Level. In each of these levels, there is a Writing Sample, a Quantitative Section, a Reading Section, and a Verbal Section. There will also be an unscored Experimental section. Let's have a look at each of these sections in turn to get an idea of what students at every level will face in them.
The Writing Sample will test how proficient students are in composing a coherent and well-organized piece of writing. Students at all levels must have a strong command of English grammar and an ability to organize their piece in a way that flows naturally. Upper Level students will be allowed to choose between a creative writing prompt and an essay prompt. The student must know how to write persuasively and use specific examples to support their point of view. Middle Level students are allowed to choose between two creative writing prompts. Elementary Level students will be asked to compose a basic story about a picture prompt. This story must include a clear beginning, middle, and end.
The Quantitative Section will evaluate how well a student can work with mathematics. Upper Level students must have an advanced ability to solve problems in fields such as algebra, geometry, and probability. Middle Level students will need to know these concepts as well, along with topics such as coordinate geometry, perimeter and area of shapes, and ratios. Elementary Level students must have a grasp of basic arithmetic such as multiplication, division, fractions, place value, and shapes. Students may not use a calculator on any level of this section.
The Reading Section of the test will assess how well a student can read over a passage and extract meaning from it. Upper and Middle Level students must be able to make logical inferences from the passages, analyze the arguments contained within them, and determine the author's overall tone and purpose. Elementary Level students must be able to identify the main point of the passages and determine the meaning of words based on context clues.
In the Verbal Section of the test, Upper and Middle Level students must demonstrate how well they understand synonyms and analogies. Upper Level students must have a grasp of suffixes and prefixes in Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon. Additionally, they must have an understanding of word roots. Middle Level students must also know suffixes and prefixes and they should be able to understand how words relate to each other. Elementary Level students should be able to work with analogies, demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary that is appropriate for their age, and understand the relationships between different words.
How can classes help students prepare for the SSAT?
When you get your child signed up for an Atlanta SSAT class, they will be given access to a collaborative virtual program that is overseen by an expert instructor. The environment is very similar to one that the student would encounter in a traditional classroom, but it takes place online. For your convenience, class sections begin weekly, and you can choose between a two-week and four-week class. Collaborative classes have been shown to help students gain a deeper understanding of the material. If there are parts of the test that your child needs help on, they can bring up the issues during class. Perhaps they are struggling with mathematical skills or they need some advice on how to compose a better essay. These are topics that the instructor can help them understand. Since classes are collaborative, other students may also be able to provide them with insights on the topics that they're trying to get a better grasp of. The instructor might walk them through the problems they are trying to solve in order to clarify them. Further, students can take advantage of one-on-one time with the instructor if they are having a particularly difficult time with a certain subject.
One of the best things about the courses is that they take place within a virtual setting. This means that students don't even have to leave the house to participate in courses. All that is needed is a strong internet connection and your child is all set! With an Atlanta SSAT course, you don't have to worry about any of the hassles of a commute. Just set up a computer and your child has access to personalized instruction designed to help enhance their study skills and boost their confidence.
How can I get my child enrolled in an Atlanta SSAT course?
We want to help you pave the way for your child's education. In an increasingly complex world, it's more important than ever for your child to be equipped with the skills they need to survive. Since your child deserves the best possible education, get them the help they need to succeed on the SSAT. These foundational skills will serve as the bedrock for the rest of their education, so you should ensure that the foundation is strong.
If you are interested in getting your child enrolled in an Atlanta SSAT course, please feel free to contact Varsity Tutors with any questions that you may have.

Catherine: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
Hi, I'm Catherine! I have over eight years of experience working with students ages 6 through 18. I have an engineering degree from Georgia Tech and I am confident I can support you in your math needs. My passion for teaching has driven me to work hard to teach students in ways that match their learning styles.... Tutoring is student-led in that students are encouraged to ask questions, and I'll guide them to the solution.... Discuss expectations! We can't consider a tutoring session to be a success unless we have a goal in mind. The student and I (and occasionally their parent) will discuss what we would like to work on, and we discuss after a session what was covered.
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- SAT Mathematics
- 9th Grade Math
- +22 subjects

John: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
...Students also cannot help but compare themselves with their peers around them, and often become discouraged when they cannot seem to understand what so many people around them appear to grasp in an instant. This problem of student discouragement is a serious one, because learning starts with motivation; students will not be motivated to learn in an environment where they feel overwhelmed, scared, or unintelligent. That's where tutoring comes in. I've found that the best...
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, English and History
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- SAT
- ISEE
- +26 subjects

Jennifer: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
...Studies. Globally-minded and believing one of the best ways to learn is through experience, I have lived and worked throughout the world. In 2003, I was one of only two PSU students to participate in a direct exchange to Paris, where I lived for a year with a French host family, took business courses in French, and interned at an event planning company, which allowed me plan a full event in Barcelona. From 2005-2006, I...
Education & Certification
- The Pennsylvania State University - Bachelor of Science, French - Business Concentration
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- SAT
- Study Skills
- +36 subjects

Jean: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
...a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American History. I recently received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and began my career as an attorney. I am passionate about continuing my work in education through tutoring. I enjoy tutoring many subjects, particularly History, SAT Reading and Writing, College Essays, and Spanish. I love assisting students in implementing simple but effective changes in their preparation for Standardized Tests that show...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- +72 subjects

Chris: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
...afraid.) Other than teaching and acting, I sometimes pretend to be sick so Emory medical students can practice their patient interactions with me. I play golf with my friends. I'm trying to learn to throw a perfect knuckleball, because that pitch has always fascinated me. I teach because it's meaningful work; no one's life was made measurably or permanently better when I was serving pizzas. Teaching, though, can have a lasting impact. I am where...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Writing
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- High School English
- +21 subjects

Emily: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
My original experience in tutoring comes from my friends and family asking me for help with their math assignments. Currently, I attend Georgia Tech and am a math tutor. I also tutor beginner's Latin and test preparation. Besides tutoring, I am interested in horseback riding, photography and being outdoors.
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computational Media
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- ISEE
- ACT
- +27 subjects

Alexis: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
...and Special Education. I love tutoring because I can help students focus on their weak areas. I am passionate about sharing my expertise with students and supporting them to reach their goals. I have ten years of experience as a tutor and five years as a certified educator. I have experience working with students as young as two years old and as old as high school students. I specialize in concept review, homework help, enrichment,...
Education & Certification
- Georgia State University - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- Math
- +27 subjects

Sydney: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
I am a senior Psychology, Spanish, and Religion major, and I have been tutoring for over ten years. I love working with students of all ages, and I have five years of experience working with students with learning differences! I specialize in English literature, writing, learning differences, and Spanish.
Education & Certification
- Mercer University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- REGENTS
- CLEP
- ACCUPLACER
- +200 subjects
Education & Certification
- Central Michigan University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
- Liberty University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- PSAT
- ISEE
- +38 subjects

Jordan: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
...abroad. At the end of 2012, I returned from two and a half years volunteering with the Peace Corps in Ecuador, South America. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, I worked with urban youth from a low-income neighborhood in the largest city in Ecuador. My projects included designing and implementing an internship program to promote leadership skills among young women aged 14-16; designing a curriculum and teaching natural science classes to 30 elementary and junior high...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- PSAT
- +38 subjects

Rachel: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
Hello I'm Miss Rachel! I have been an educator for 8 years and have experience working with children for 15 years. I enjoy helping children discover their passion for learning and solving those hard problems. I like to take the hands-on and interactive approach. Learning should be FUN!
Education & Certification
- Berry College - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Study Skills
- Test Prep
- Other
- +18 subjects

Andrew: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
...your time spent studying. I will also try to pinpoint any gaps in your understanding of the content, so you can build up the foundation of knowledge you will need to get the most value from practice questions. Finally, I can provide the proven tips and strategies I used to climb from a 507 on my diagnostic full length to a 524 on the real deal - a 100th percentile score. For example, instead of...
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- REGENTS
- ISEE
- PSAT
- +53 subjects

Yilin: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
...society. I graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Psychology and Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University and obtained my J.D. from Emory University School of Law. I enjoyed helping students to achieve their greatest academic potential. As such, I have been tutoring students in addition to my job as a full time attorney practicing in a midsize firm. I am well versed with various humanities and scientific subjects, and I have a great...
Education & Certification
- Case Western Reserve - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology, Chemistry
- Emory University - Juris Doctor, Law
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- +36 subjects

Natalie: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
...Learners' classroom in Portland, Maine. The summer after my freshman year at Williams, I spent three weeks in rural Tanzania teaching English to seventh grade students. This past summer, I spent eleven weeks at the same Tanzanian school teaching English to students in kindergarten through ninth grade. Everyone has a different learning style, so I am open to suggestions and flexible in my teaching style in order to ensure that each student is successful and...
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- Government
- Literature
- +17 subjects

Raveen: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
...had to receive tutoring as a child so I feel I can give them the services they need. I have had plenty of experience working with children of all ages. I tutored in college, worked at the Boys and Girls club as well as the YMCA. I am currently a 5th grade elementary school teacher and I teach all subjects. I graduated from Valdosta State University with a B.A. in criminal justice and a minor...
Education & Certification
- Valdosta State University - Bachelor in Arts, Criminal Justice
- Grand Canyon University - Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Sociology
- Social Sciences
- ISEE- Lower Level
- +11 subjects

Valery: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
...and I enjoy working with individuals to customize a plan that will be the most beneficial and enjoyable for them. Learning should be fun! It develops your ability to critically think about the world around you, which is an invaluable skill that you will use not only in school but for the rest of your life. I specialize in the sciences and math, have graduate level expertise in biological sciences and classroom teaching experience.
Education & Certification
- Emory University - PHD, Genetics and Molecular Biology
- University of Georgia - Bachelor of Science, Biology/ Pre-Med
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Competition Math
- Elementary School Math
- Languages
- +26 subjects
Education & Certification
- Oglethorpe University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT 8-Week Prep Class
- SAT 4-Week Prep Class
- ACT 8-Week Prep Class
- +48 subjects

Lilian: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
I'm a graduate of the University of Florida College of Nursing. I have an MBA from Georgia State University. I've been an RN for over 20 years. I have 10 years of nursing administration experience and 5 years in nursing education. I have also been a nursing instructor at local college. I love helping future nurses and nurses achieve their greatest potential
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- Georgia State University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- TEAS
- ACT
- HSPT
- +41 subjects

Ayodeji: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
I am an experienced special education teacher who can reach students at all grade levels. I have experience teaching a variety of students that include ELL learners and students with special needs. My specialty is math and history at a secondary level. I love tutoring because I can efficiently focus on students on a 1-to-1 level, which I realize can be challenging in a classroom setting.
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Grand Canyon University - Masters in Education, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +41 subjects

Christopher: Atlanta SSAT course instructor
My hope is that each student whom I cross paths with will leave with a sound understanding of the the math concepts. I also hope their experiences will allow them the ability to pass their knowledge on to others seeking similar knowledge. I have six successful years experience tutoring elementary to high school students, even tutored some of my peers, when I was in high school; and I hope each student will reflect on how...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
- University of Maryland-University College - Current Grad Student, Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- CHSPE
- TACHS
- +74 subjects