If you believe your student could benefit from some extra instruction when it comes to preparing for the SSAT, don't hesitate to reach out to Varsity Tutors so that we can get your student started with a Louisville SSAT class. The SSAT is a test that is used by many private and independent schools as a part of their admissions process. Overall, the test looks at the math, verbal, and reading skills of students who are interested in attending private or independent schools. These skills are considered to be good predictors of how well a student will perform once they're attending the school. As such, your student can likely boost their chances of getting into a private or independent school by performing well on this test.
The SSAT is given to students at three different age groups and has three distinct levels. These include an Elementary Level, a Middle Level, and an Upper Level. The Elementary Level test is offered to students in 3rd and 4th grade. The Middle Level is offered to students between 5th and 7th grades, and the Upper Level test is offered to students between 8th and 11th grades.
The three different levels do have some similarities. For example, all three levels contain four sections, which include a Writing sample, Quantitative section, Reading section, and Verbal section. In each of the three levels, the Writing sample is not scored. However, your student's essay will still be sent to any school they decide to apply to. Additionally, students are not allowed to use a calculator for the Quantitative section for any of the three levels.
One main difference between the tests concerns the scoring. It is not a wise strategy for students taking the Middle or Upper Level tests to guess if they aren't quite sure how to answer a particular question. Students lose one-quarter of a point for every question they answer incorrectly while they do not receive any sort of penalty for not answering a question. This is not the case with the Elementary Level test though. Students can guess on any question they aren't sure about without fear because they won't lose any points for guessing incorrectly.
What can a Louisville SSAT class help my student review?
There are a wide range of subject areas that a Louisville SSAT class can help your student review. As mentioned previously, all three levels of the SSAT have the same four sections. However, the topics and complexity of the information covered change based on the level.
The Elementary Level test contains 89 questions across four different sections. The Quantitative Section of this test has 30 questions, and your student will have 30 minutes to finish it. This section covers math related topics such as algebra and functions, properties and operations, and measurement, to name a few. Additionally, it may be beneficial for your student to understand the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for this section.
The Verbal section has 30 questions, and your student will have 30 minutes to complete it. This section aims to measure your student's understanding of the English language and the relationship between words. In terms of concepts, it could be useful for your student to review analogies, synonyms, and vocabulary words.
The Reading Section has 28 questions, and your student will also have 30 minutes to finish this section. This section is geared towards reading comprehension. As such, your student should be familiar with identifying the main idea of a passage, being able to identify the meaning of a word based on context, and identifying information within a passage.
Finally, the Writing section requires your student to look at a picture and write a story about it. This section is focused on whether your student can organize a story and their skills with spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
While the Middle and Upper Level tests have the same number of sections as the Elementary Level test, the amount of questions involved are different. While the Elementary Level test has 89 total questions, the Upper and Middle Level have 167. And while the Upper and Middle Level tests also look at reading, verbal, and math skills, the information on the test is more complex.
How can a Louisville SSAT course help my student prepare?
There are numerous ways in which a Louisville SSAT course can help your student as they begin to prepare for the test. Their SSAT course is designed to resemble a regular class as much as possible. As such, they will be working with an expert instructor. The insight of an instructor who can help guide students through the material that could be on the exam could prove useful. The material covered can range anywhere from reading comprehension to math. The SSAT requires your student to know a lot of information across a variety of different subject areas.
It's typical for a student to have some topics that they're particularly adept at while having other subjects that aren't necessarily favorites. Having your child study with an instructor in a Louisville SSAT course can help them brush up on the topics they're already comfortable with while trying to make strides in the areas where they're less comfortable.
It can also be beneficial to work with other students because this gives your student a chance to gain insight from others. It can also be useful because it allows your student to work with others and discuss what they've learned.
How can I find a Louisville SSAT prep course?
Finding a Louisville SSAT prep course is as easy as contacting Varsity Tutors either online or over the phone. One of the major benefits of taking a Louisville SSAT course provided by Varsity Tutors is that the class takes place online. As such, you won't have to worry about taking your child to another activity in addition to their likely already busy schedule. Your student can take their class from the comfort of your home, which also provides an opportunity to find a class time that fits into both your schedule and your student's schedule. Based on their needs, you can sign your student up for either a two-week or four-week session. Feel free to contact Varsity Tutors today.

Kamae: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...their education. I currently work as a Special Education Teacher in a middle and high school setting. I have served in this position for the past six years rotating between EBD, LBD, and collaboration/resource in the regular education setting. Throughout my career I have worked in early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school. I am a lifelong learner and love to share my knowledge with others and learn new things as well. I look forward to...
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- University of Louisville - Bachelors, Health Promotion Exercise Science
- Western Kentucky University - Masters, Education
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- SSAT
- ISEE
- 2nd Grade Math
- Reading
- +31 subjects

Peter: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...read challenging texts with comprehension and discernment is also a large part of many important careers, and reading good writing is not only a desirable skill, but one that brings pleasure. In nearly 30 years of teaching English, I most enjoyed improving my students' reading and writing abilities, knowing how well those abilities would serve them in their future careers. As a tutor, I enjoy the opportunity to work with individual students and strengthen their...
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- College of William and Mary - Bachelor in Arts, English
- The University of Texas at Austin - Master of Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- GED
- ACT
- PSAT
- +29 subjects

Angel: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...perspective and will allow themselves to slowly but surely embrace subjects, concepts, and challenges that they might not have otherwise approached or felt competent at out of fear of making a mistake. If we never make mistakes then we never learn. In addition to realizing mistakes are valuable and necessary lessons, I have learned that grades are not everything. Though grades, especially in today's society, are very important, they do not define an academic student....
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- Indiana University Southeast - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- GED
- ACT
- SAT
- +33 subjects

Nancy: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...the University of Louisville!!! Where I worked hard to get a master's in special education (specialization in the area of EBD, the Emotional Behavior Disordered MMD, Mildly Mentally Disturbed LD, Learning Disability and OHI, Other Health Impaired and a Rank 1 in Special Education. (Note: Additional Studies) With determination, and prayer. I successfully completed my goal, and graduated in May of 2007.' with my Masters, and May of 2008' graduated again with my Rank 1....
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- Kentucky State University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Math
- Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +21 subjects

Rachel: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...classroom teacher. As a teacher, I strive to engage children through incorporating visual and kinesthetic learning into all of my lessons. I strive to identify and meet the individual needs of each student I teach. I am a very energetic and excited teacher who loves working with students of all ages. Outside of teaching, I am a wife and a mother to my six-month-old baby. I love spending time with my family, running, reading, learning...
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- Indiana University-Southeast - Bachelor of Education, Spanish Teacher Education
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Masters in Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Spanish 4
- Elementary School Reading
- +25 subjects

Chris: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...chemistry but if the person I am helping has not gained a better understanding of chemistry after working with me then I have not been successful. I am hands on with regards to leading by example and showing someone how I would solve a problem. I may not be able to impart the same love I have for chemistry in a particular student but if they see how much I enjoy the material I hope...
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- University of Idaho - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- University of Chicago - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Earth Science
- Pre-Calculus
- Biology
- +17 subjects

Rebecca: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...an MAT in Teaching (Secondary English), an MEd in Reading Education (which came with a Reading/Writing Specialist endorsement), and an EdS in Educational Administration and Instructional Supervision. I also have a Rank 1 in my field and hold consultant endorsements in both English and reading. I have been a high-school English teacher for 20 years, 17 of those years at the top-ranked public high school in my state. Throughout those years, I have taught many...
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- University of Louisville - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Louisville - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- MAP
- CLEP
- +109 subjects

Rachel: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...I later became involved in the Criminal and Appellate Divisions. I would draft motions and briefs to the court and argue before judges or a jury. I believe that my experience working with and explaining the law would make me a good candidate to assist you in your learning process. I strongly believe in integrating real-life applications to assignments and I enjoy incorporating humor in my lessons. I wish you the best of luck in...
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- University of Mount Union - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of akron school of law - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- HSPT
- CLEP
- +170 subjects

Emily: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...May of 2019. I have a minor in Education and three years of experience in Education classes as well as observing and assisting in elementary school classrooms. I have extensive experience in teaching/tutoring in reading, writing, fluency, and mathematics. I am so passionate about the education of children and giving them extra attention and help that they need to succeed. My teaching philosophy for hands-on, activity-based learning has proven to be successful for me in...
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- Centre College - Bachelor of Education, English
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- High School Writing
- Geometry
- +30 subjects

Charles: Louisville SSAT course instructor
I am a musician who loves to teach and learn. The process of learning and engaging in subjects helps us develop our sense of self and place in the world. Success is as much in the process as in the outcome.
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- Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
- Western Washington University - Certificate, Music Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- GED
- +152 subjects

Connor: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...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 biology, organic chemistry, introductory physics, economics and for the MCAT exam. I excelled in undergraduate coursework pertaining to these subjects and have prior experience in assisting pre-professional (pre-medical and pre-nursing) students looking to succeed in their required general...
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- Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- HSPT
- STAAR
- +43 subjects

Rebecca: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build...
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- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- SAT
- +53 subjects

Samantha: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, exploring Chicago, reading,...
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- Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- SAT
- ACT
- +36 subjects

Erica: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...Ancient Latin Language and Literature. I am a licensed teacher with a diversity of experience working with young people. For the past 10 years, I have tutored students of all ages and in a variety of subjects, with a strong focus on K-12 mathematics. I am pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my...
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- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- GED
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +77 subjects

Matt: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...in Immunology and Infectious Diseases. I then went on to complete a Masters program at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught students of almost every age in various fields such as elementary science, Hebrew, chemistry, MCAT prep, and many more.. My ultimate plan is to...
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- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
- Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +85 subjects

Max: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial...
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- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- Advanced Placement
- +104 subjects

Molly: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each subject area. Likewise, as a Teacher and Tutor, I focus on problem solving; developing real, concrete...
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PARCC
- ISAT
- SAT
- +111 subjects

Jaimie: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. I am currently working in the lab of Professor Robert Langer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on novel drug delivery systems for the gastrointestinal tract. I am hoping to attend medical school in pursuit of becoming a physician. I am currently interested in pediatrics and psychiatry but I am looking forward to exploring a range of available disciplines. I enjoy tutoring because I find it to be...
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- Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- REGENTS
- PSAT
- +93 subjects

Amanda: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...I strongly believe in the power of communication and open discussion to make sure that my students and I are able to find the best ways to achieve their academic goals. That being said, I also understand that a high schooler's time is limited and valuable, and endeavor to work closely with my students and their families to create both short-term and long-term goals to make sure that we stay on track; my priority is...
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- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- HSPT
- ISEE
- +37 subjects

Cynthia: Louisville SSAT course instructor
...in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math, science, and languages being more of my strong suit, and I would be willing to drive to a location as well as do online tutoring.
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +72 subjects