If you are looking for Dallas Fort Worth SSAT prep, Varsity Tutors has you covered. The SSAT, also known as the Secondary School Admissions Test, is used by private and independent educational institutions for admissions purposes. Although this is not the only factor considered on an application, it is important for your student to put his or her best foot forward when taking this exam. A quality SSAT prep course or instructor can help your student to prepare more completely and effectively than he or she might be able to do alone. If you're interested in learning more about how SSAT prep can help your student, keep reading.
What topics or skills can Dallas Fort Worth SSAT prep cover to assist my child in getting ready to take the SSAT?
The SSAT is a fairly comprehensive exam that assesses students in five different sections. The five sections are Reading, Verbal, Quantitative, Experimental, and Writing. The Experimental section takes only 15 minutes and is not scored. The Writing sample does not receive a score either but is sent to prospective independent or private schools with your SSAT score.
There are three different levels of SSAT exam. The level your student will take depends on their upcoming grade. Let's take a closer look at the skills needed at each level in order to succeed on the SSAT.
The Elementary Level exam is for third-grade students and fourth-grade students who are applying to an independent school for the upcoming school year. Students at this level will answer a total of 89 questions with a time limit of one hour and 50 minutes. The 30-minute Quantitative section will assess your student on basic math such as addition, subtraction, division, or multiplication. The Verbal section will last for 30 minutes and provide your student with an opportunity to demonstrate his or her knowledge of synonyms and different types of analogies. The Reading section requires your student to locate the main idea of a passage and has a time limit of 30 minutes. The Writing sample is only 15 Minutes long and asks your student to write a simple story based on a picture prompt.
The Middle Level SSAT is for fifth- through seventh-grade students who are hoping to apply to an independent middle school for the upcoming year. This section has a total of 167 questions and a time limit of just under three hours. The Writing sample at this level takes 25 minutes and requires your student to choose between two creative prompts and select one as the basis of a story. This level has two 30-minute Quantitative sections that provide your student with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of operations using variables and the ability to work with mean, median, mode, and range. The Reading section lasts for 40 minutes and requires your student to be able to understand and critique written opinions and arguments. The Verbal section is a half-hour assessment on relating ideas and words to each other in a logical manner as well as prefixes, suffixes, and word roots.
The Upper Level SSAT is for eighth- through eleventh-grade students hoping to gain admission to an independent high school for the following year. This level also consists of a two hour and 50-minute assessment with 167 questions. At this level, there are two Quantitative sections that require students to be able to solve algebraic problems and demonstrate graphing skills within an hour. The 40-minute Reading section will assess your student's ability to determine the purpose, attitude, and tone of a given passage. The Verbal section of this level of the SSAT is half an hour long with questions on synonyms, analogies, prefixes, suffixes, antonyms, and word roots. The Writing section will provide your student with two prompts, which will assess your student's ability to use proper persuasive writing techniques.
A Dallas Fort Worth SSAT prep course can help your student to review all these subjects and more.
What are the benefits of the different types of Dallas Fort Worth SSAT prep provided by Varsity Tutors?
You will have the opportunity to sign your student up for two excellent options when you choose Varsity Tutors to assist you with test prep: an interactive SSAT course or private SSAT instruction. Let's take a closer look at each option and the benefits provided.
Signing up for a Dallas Fort Worth SSAT prep class gives your student the opportunity to participate in an interactive, online class in which he or she can speak to, hear, and see the instructor as if they are in the same room. Your student will have the opportunity to work on group projects and participate in group discussions when working on the various skills necessary to do well on each section of the SSAT.
When you choose to sign your student up to work with a private Dallas Fort Worth SSAT tutor, you are giving your student the opportunity to receive customized instruction based on his or her exact academic needs. Lesson plans can be created with your student's strengths, weaknesses, and preferred learning style in mind. Lesson plans can also be adjusted as your student learns and progresses in various skills to focus on new areas that need improvement.
Some students may wish to take advantage of both options. No matter which option you want to sign up for, Varsity Tutors here to support you and your student in reaching for academic goals.
What do I need to do to sign up for Dallas Fort Worth prep?
If you are ready to sign your student up for a course or private instruction, all you need to do is call Varsity Tutors and speak with one of our educational directors. When signing up, we will help you choose between a two-week or four-week course. New sessions begin each week, so your student can start at any time. If you choose a private instructor, we will do our best to find a tutor who fits with your instructional and scheduling needs. Call Varsity Tutors today and connect your child student with the best Dallas Fort Worth SSAT preparation options available.
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- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History
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- SSAT
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- SAT Subject Tests
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Iselee: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...visual artist pursuing further studies in digital and web design. I formerly taught bilingual math and science, and I am a certified bilingual education teacher in the state of Texas. I love learning, imparting knowledge, and bilingualism, and I am eager to assist students with academic goals. Previously, I've taught 3rd grade bilingual courses including English and Spanish literacy and grammar as well as math, science, and social studies. I have also tutored high school...
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- Loyola Marymount University - Bachelors, Spanish
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- SSAT
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Demia: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...and my Masters degree in Elementary Education and Educational Administration. Since graduation, I have gained experience in community development, retail merchandising and education. I served in the Air Force National Guard for 10 years and gained the rank of SSgt. I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students during my teaching tenure. I worked as a tutor at a private school where my primary focus dealt with reading, math and...
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- University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Bachelor in Arts, Communication
- Texas A & M University-Commerce - Master of Science, Elementary education
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- SSAT
- 3rd Grade
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- Handwriting
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Shyon: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...have tutored students of all ages; anywhere from my employment at a mathematics tutoring center to private lessons for students my age. Other parts of my life include playing sports (tennis, soccer, ping pong, basketball), jamming on the piano, and doing extracurriculars at school. I believe the most effective teachers are not those who know the most, but those who motivate their students to want to know it all. I like to keep the student...
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- The University of Texas at Austin - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering
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- SSAT
- Math
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Adriana: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...years of experience in the classroom. A large part of my classroom instruction involved tutoring in all core subject areas in grades K-5. Since becoming a librarian, I've had the pleasure of working with middle school teens as they prepare for academic competitions. My teaching philosophy involves listening to the student and assessing their weaknesses and strengths. I use scaffolding to build upon small successes until the student has mastered skills and achieved their goals.
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- Southern Methodist University - Bachelors, Broadcast Film
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- SSAT
- Arithmetic
- ISEE
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Scott: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...attempted to look busy. The ugly experiences were where I would become embarrassed and completely disengage with a lesson and from an instructor. Even at a young age, I saw which one of these people I would want to model. So the seed was planted in my head to become not just an educator, but a person to inspire others to reach for the stars and strive to achieve their full potential. In my free...
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- Wayne State University - Bachelor of Science, Special Education
- Wayne State University - Master of Science, Kinesiology in Education
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- SSAT
- IB History HL
- College Geography
- Psychology
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Chad: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...Psychology. I plan to get a Master's in Library Science from the University of North Texas that I may work as a professional Archivist in a museum or library. Since graduation, I have traveled to the Amazonian rainforests of Peru, for religious and cultural studies, and throughout the United States for work and research. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Writing, Psychology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. I...
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- The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelor in Arts, Historical Studies
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Elementary Math
- College Algebra
- Elementary School Math
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Melissa: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...be excited about the lesson so that students can also be excited about the subject. I want my students to do the thinking, instead of telling them what they should know. Objectives are stickier stickier when the lesson is something that the student can relate to. I am no-nonsense, but I also want to make sure that my studI meet the needs of my students and continuously modify the objectives based on their mastery.... A student is the best teacher. I know they have mastered the concept if they can explain it to me.
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- University of Houston - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Spanish 1
- ISEE
- Social Studies
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Kim: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
I am able to determine what obstacles are preventing a student from grasping a concept, and create different means of overcoming those obstacles. Creating a partnership with the student and understanding what he or she needs to overcome is what makes me a great tutor. ... I would talk with the student and/or his or her parents to learn what each hopes to achieve from the tutoring sessions. I would ask what they've tried, what they liked, and what they didn't about their previous efforts. Then I would work hard to provide a good deal of value in that first lesson so that we can continue to work together.
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- Princeton University - Bachelors, Anthroopology
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- SSAT
- Economics
- GRE
- ISEE
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Brigett: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
I have taught elementary school for 18 years. I am passionate about reading. I find enjoyment in helping students discovering the power in reading. I have tutored students after school and Saturdays to help students become proficient readers.
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- University of North Texas - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
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Subject Expertise
- SSAT
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- Elementary School
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Brittany: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
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- SSAT
- SSAT- Elementary Level
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Brittany: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...a few years ago and I have witnessed tremendous growth among the students I tutored and the students I currently teach now. I am currently a 3rd grade teacher for FWISD and I have over 10 years experiences in the field, working with students from Pre-k to 6th grade with all different backgrounds. Teaching is my passion and it was also my dream. Today I can say, I am living out my childhood dream with...
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- CUNY Queens College - Bachelors, Education
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- SSAT
- TACHS
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Jari: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...I am a Georgia and Texas certified teacher. I have always enjoyed working with kids. I have taught kindergarten, first, second and fourth grade. I am a hard-worker, team player and passionate about my students succeeding in whatever they set their minds too. I currently hold endorsements in K-5 Mathematics, Teacher Support Specialist, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). I am able to provide instruction that meets the needs of all students. I...
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- Tennessee State University - Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management
- Cambridge College - Master of Arts, General Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
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- Reading
- Summer
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Connor: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...my strong interpersonal communication skills. With proper guidance, every student possesses the ability to grasp even the most complex of topics, and I have built my tutoring career on this premise. As an experienced tutor, I have continually enjoyed seeing my students achieve lofty goals under my instruction. I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, physics, and economics for high school students. In addition to this, I also tutor students in college level general chemistry, general...
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- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- Economics
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Jamila: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...of Texas implemented a new and more rigorous test called the STAAR. In regards to the reading assessment, I have a success rate of 100 of my students meeting the Approaches Grade Level (passing), 97 met the Meets Grade Level (passing), and 62 were Masters Grade Level (passing). When there was a writing assessment in place, 100 of my students achieved the minimum score, 100 met the Level II phase in score, 97 met the...
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- Huston Tillotson University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor - Masters in Education, Educational Administration
- State Certified Teacher
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- SSAT
- Advanced Placement
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- ISEE
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Sherry: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
As a teacher with 18 years' experience in education, including 4 years as a math instructional specialist, I enjoy working to prepare for tests as well as ongoing remediation. My goal is to increase both confidence and ability in all of my students. ... Students must know that they do know some things about the subject, so I would focus on what they do know as a foundation.... Students should be able to ask questions and get help without feeling any sort of embarrassment or shame. They should be able to function in an environment free of any sort of shame.
Education & Certification
- Texas A & M University-Commerce - Bachelors, Elementary Education - Mathematics Specialization
- Grand Canyon University - Masters, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- CLEP Introduction to Business Law
- Test Prep
- Technology and Computer Science
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Corbin: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...I have worked in the areas of Transportation, Environmental, and Structural Engineering. I have also tutored part time since 2006 upon moving back to Dallas, TX. My main areas of focus within mathematics include Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra III, College Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Elementary Math, Middle School Math, and Chemistry. My tutoring sessions are tailor made to each student focusing on both strengths and weaknesses while adding an element of fun. I...
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- Southern University - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
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- SSAT
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- Algebra 2
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Emily: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
I recently graduated from the Master of Education in Counseling program at the University of Houston and is working towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. I majored in Psychology and Sociology, and minored in Women's and Gender Studies in undergraduate. I speak and write fluent English, Mandarin, and Malay.
Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- University of Houston - Masters in Education, Mental Health Counseling
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Neuroscience
- Programming Languages
- Mandarin Chinese 1
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Vivek: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...I am a biology major and neuroscience minor. Science has been my passion from a young age. I like tutoring because I sincerely enjoy helping others and being able to impart my knowledge and experience. Along with being strong in my curricular classes, I have experience helping and tutoring younger students in various subjects and test prep. As a patient and encouraging teacher, I am adept at helping others reach their educational goals.... My teaching philosophy is "work hard, play hard." It may sound childish, but I believe the brain requires balance in everything, including activities. With a strong work ethic, along with support and freedom, the tutor and student will go far.
Education & Certification
- Austin College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Elementary School Math
- College English
- PSAT
- +66 subjects

Rebecca: Dallas SSAT test prep instructor
...I am certified to teach early childhood, elementary education, ESL students, and special education for elementary students. I have taught elementary children for the last twenty years in Texas public schools I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, karoaoke, and traveling.
Education & Certification
- Texas Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Elementary School
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning
- Computer Programming
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