If you are a parent and are seeking Omaha SSAT course assistance for your student you should contact Varsity Tutors. Omaha SSAT prep courses are available to most age groups through high school. A student's scores are used to determine admission, and to assess and compare applicants. Omaha SSAT prep courses are available online to provide an additional tool to help students perform their best on test day. It is never too early to begin test preparations for the SSAT. Your student will receive thorough reviews of SSAT material as well as test-taking skills, strategies, and tips that can remain with your student throughout their educational career.
The SSAT is an exam that is given to students who are seeking admission to independent and private schools. The comprehensive exam tests a student's basic knowledge of math, reading, and verbal skills. Each section of the exam has a set time allotment and structure for every level. The sections are titled Writing, Verbal, Reading, and Experimental. The Writing and Experimental sections of the exam are not scored in any level of the SSAT.
What types of material will an Omaha SSAT assist my child with?
The Omaha SSAT classes include content similar to what will be on the actual exam. Instructors will provide an in-depth, comprehensive review of the concepts, topics, and subjects that provide additional knowledge of the material on the exam. Your student will have the chance to ask questions and for further individual assistance in specific areas that they may have trouble understanding. The comprehensive exam has five sections for the Elementary Level and six sections for the Middle and Upper Levels. Also, in the Middle and Upper levels, wrong answers will result in a quarter of a point deduction in regards to their score.
The Upper Level includes students that will be in ninth through eleventh grade. The total test time for the Upper-Level SSAT is two hours and fifty minutes. The Quantitative Section focuses on related mathematical questions. The skills that your students will be asked to demonstrate include but are not limited to solving algebraic problems, line equations, graphing, properties of triangles, and word problems. The Verbal and Reading sections cover the reading and vocabulary elements of English. These sections will ask your student to show their knowledge of synonyms, Greek and Latin prefixes, identification of main ideas, determining the author's purpose, and antonyms. The final section is Writing. Your student will write a response to one of two prompts and create an essay or story that reflects writing skills, persuasive writing techniques, and the ability to provide support through examples.
The Middle Level of the SSAT includes students that will be in the sixth through eighth grade. The total test time for the Middle-Level SSAT is also two hours and fifty minutes. Similar to the Upper Level, the Reading and Verbal sections are English-related. Your student must show the ability to interpret meaning from narrative and argumentative passages and have a strong understanding of the functions of synonyms and analogies. Topics, such as the knowledge of the relationships of words and phrases, are also incorporated into each section of the exam. Mathematics is the central focus of the Quantitative Reasoning section of the SSAT. Students should become comfortable with responding to questions about using variables, equations, area, and perimeter or geometric shapes and coordinate geometry. Once your student begins the Writing section of the SSAT, they will also provide a written response to a prompt. The Writing section will reflect the student's proper use of punctuation, grammar, and writing skills.
The Elementary Level of the SSAT is for students that will begin the fourth and fifth grades. The total test time for the Elementary Level of the SSAT is one hour and fifty minutes and does not have an additional Quantitative Reasoning section like the Middle and Upper Levels. Also, the Elementary Level is the only level of the SSAT where students are encouraged to guess, with no deductions for wrong answers. Beginning with the Writing section of the SSAT, your student will be given a prompt in the form of a picture and asked to write a response to the prompt. The Writing section measures the student's ability to organize an essay, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Basic math questions, such as addition, subtraction, and measurement, are present within the Quantitative Reasoning section. As in the Middle and Upper Levels, the elements of writing and vocabulary of English are present in the Verbal and Reading sections of the SSAT. Students will exhibit their knowledge of word skills, locating main ideas, analogies, vocabulary, and determining the meaning of words in context.
How does my student benefit from an Omaha SSAT class?
When you enroll your student in an Omaha SSAT class and they have difficulty with understanding the materials, your student can request additional assistance from their teacher for one-on-one help. The teachers that teach the online Omaha SSAT classes are professionals in online learning and classroom settings. Your student's teacher can assign group projects that introduce test strategies and encourage interaction with members of their class to communicate and obtain a resolution through collaboration.
The Varsity Tutors Omaha SSAT course can provide long-term educational benefits beyond your student's current SSAT test-taking needs. The instructors work with your student to explore many elements within your educational voyage. Your student will have the opportunity to learn about test-taking strategies through collaborative learning with others in their course. The Live Learning Platform provides real-time interaction with your student's peers which can offer the opportunity to share testing techniques and subject information with which they have become familiar.
How should I go about gathering more information about an Omaha SSAT prep course?
New Omaha SSAT courses begin every week. The class schedules are available in 2-week or 4-week sessions, depending on your student's schedule. Varsity Tutors can also accommodate Omaha SSAT courses for students who are available on weekends only. Many class times and schedule options are available.
Varsity Tutors has online educational counselors to assist parents with information about an Omaha SSAT course. Please do not wait until the last minute to have your student prepare for the SSAT. Give Varsity Tutors a call and begin planning your student's educational future today.
Matt: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...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 go to medical school, but in the meantime I try to teach as much as possible!
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- Johns Hopkins University - Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
- Georgetown University - Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology
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- SSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- +85 subjects
Rachel: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to be able to explain the same concept in a variety of different ways and to be able to determine when a student has fully grasped the concept. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and pets, working on creative activities such as drawing and writing, and...
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- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
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- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- GED
- +89 subjects
Samantha: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...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, and cooking.
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- Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
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- SSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- ISEE
- +36 subjects
Rebecca: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...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 a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy cooking, being with friends and family, traveling the world, and looking as ridiculous as possible doing Zumba.
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- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
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- SSAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- PSAT
- +53 subjects
Max: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...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 consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship positions in human capital consulting & private equity, as well as in patent law. My interests are widely varied and eclectic - pro baseball (Go Mets!), Broadway theater, American public...
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- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
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- SSAT
- Advanced Placement
- PSAT
- ACT
- +104 subjects
Joshua: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and...
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
- University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
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- SSAT
- GED
- CAHSEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- +92 subjects
Jaimie: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...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 an engaging and dynamic process--I love working with students of all ages on a broad spectrum of subjects.... I believe that every student learns in his or her own way; some of us are audio learners, some of us are visual learners, some need to talk it out or ask questions, and others simply need to listen. Each student is capable of finding the teaching methodology that works best for him or her!
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- Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
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- SSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- +93 subjects
Vivek: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...at Austin College. 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...
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- Austin College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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- SSAT
- PSAT
- TOEFL
- SAT Subject Tests
- +66 subjects
Diptesh: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...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 pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking, skateboarding, dancing, and philosophizing...
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- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
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- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SHSAT
- OLSAT
- +88 subjects
Caroline: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...Masters in English Education and understand that students of all ages struggle with material at some point in their academic careers. I believe we learn best from teachers we feel genuinely care about us and our success. As a high school ELA and Environmental Science teacher, I work to build strong relationships with my students to better motivate them and get them invested in their work. In addition to guiding students towards a clearer understanding...
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- College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
- SUNY College at Buffalo - Masters, English Education 7-12
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- SSAT
- PSAT
- GED
- SAT Subject Tests
- +92 subjects
Andrew: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...and education to Lima, Peru. Outside of classes, I dance as a member of a Korean hip-hop dance group. Currently during the summer I am working as a clinic instructor for a learning center geared towards individuals with learning disabilities. I have a strong interest in working with children, and young adults, having tutored since middle school and spent a year as a teaching assistant for elementary reading and math. I have excelled in many...
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- Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences
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- SSAT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
- +69 subjects
Abrar: Omaha SSAT course instructor
The world is not going to end if you do not get a perfect score. A perfect score should simply be a goal to strive towards. I believe in making mistakes. The best way to learn is to correct and review mistakes. This ensures that fewer and fewer errors are made in subsequent performances. Practice and discipline will lead to perfection. Those who do not learn from their mistakes are destined to repeat them.... It's okay to make mistakes. The best students learn from their mistakes. Those that do not are destined to repeat them.
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- Gannon University - Bachelor in Arts, Law and Political Science
- CUNY LaGuardia Community College - Associate in Arts, Biology, General
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- SSAT
- ISEE
- HSPT
- ACT 8-Week Prep Class
- +32 subjects
Naftali: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...passionate about English and Writing. In my experience, there is no best approach for how to tutor students. Every student is different and should be taught in a way that helps them better understand both the subject matter in front of them and themselves as a student. I believe that the healthy combination of creativity and patience can lead to the solution of almost any problem in life. In my spare time, I enjoy reading...
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- New York University - Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
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- SSAT
- SAT
- SHSAT
- ACT
- +54 subjects
Matt: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...my passion for language. My approach to tutoring focuses on exploring ideas and problem solving strategies until they become intuitive. I believe that intuition is the key to long term command of a subject. A difficult problem becomes far more digestible when viewed from a new angle. Once an idea makes sense at its core, it is far easier to learn its nuances and develop strong habits for applying it in the future. In my...
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- Duke University - Bachelors, Computer Science
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- SSAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- +49 subjects
Cheyne Ian: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...and chemistry. As a current student, I know that sometimes certain topics can seem impossible, but working at it is the only way to improve. I hope to provide the best possible tutoring experience for the student and the teacher in an environment conducive to learning. I am currently a junior at Creighton University seeking a degree in management and hope to attend dental school in the future. Outside of school I like to spend...
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- Creighton University - Current Undergrad, Management
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- SSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +50 subjects
Amanda: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...the confidence and knowledge that they need to ace their essays and tests. Outside of my academic interests and experiences, I am passionate about food and the outdoors. I value education, efficiency, wit, kindness, and the Oxford comma, and am constantly searching for new challenges and opportunities. I enjoy tutoring because it gives me a chance to develop a relationship with a student where we can work together to accomplish his/her/their goals. I love getting...
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- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +37 subjects
Kendall: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...courses. I especially enjoy helping students with math or English coursework. I can also help with a variety of standardized tests, from the SSAT to the MCAT. I am very interested in helping students overcome test anxiety by learning strategies that can help them stay calm and be efficient. In particular, I want to help students who struggle with timed essays - I myself had to learn ways to complete them successfully, and I hope...
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- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- SAT
- +61 subjects
Allan: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored in SSAT successfully passed the exam is now attending a private high school abroad. With VarsityTutor's online learning platform, I will be able to transfer knowledge in a visual, easy-to-understand manner. I look forward to being your tutor and helping you reach your academic goals. :)
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- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- HSPT
- ISEE
- +123 subjects
Jane: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...SSAT, AP Biology, AP Physics, and AP Chemistry for 2 years. I love teaching students HOW to learn, not just WHAT to learn. I always emphasize hard work - because you always get what you work for. I don't care about natural intelligence, because trying your best and being persistent is the key to learning and improvement. My favorite part of teaching is seeing the student understanding a concept for the first time.
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- Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- SAT
- PSAT
- +41 subjects
Erika: Omaha SSAT course instructor
...history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am not in school myself, I love rowing, equestrian and exploring my new city of Boston! I look forward to meeting and working with you soon!
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
- Harvard University - Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- +44 subjects