If you're having a hard time finding quality Washington DC SSAT prep, Varsity Tutors would be happy to set you up with exceptional SSAT review options. The SSAT is a standardized exam used for admissions purposes when applying to an independent or private school. The exam measures a student's foundational reading, verbal, and math skills and includes an unscored Writing section. There are different SSAT exams for students of different ages. The elementary level exam is for third or fourth-grade students for the following year. The middle school level SSAT is for fifth, sixth, and seventh-grade students applying to an independent school for the following school year. The Upper-Level exam is for students from eighth to eleventh grade who are applying to a private high school for the following year. It's important for your student to do his or her best on this exam, and signing up for SSAT prep instruction can help your student to prepare more thoroughly than might be possible alone.
What topics and skills can Washington DC SSAT prep help my student review?
Washington DC SSAT prep can help your student review the various topics found in the sections on the SSAT: Quantitative, Reading, and Verbal, plus a Writing sample. The skills assessed in each section vary by level. Let's take a closer look at the skills needed for each SSAT level.
Elementary level students answer a total of 89 questions and will have one hour and 50 minutes in which to finish the exam. The Quantitative section takes 30 minutes and assesses to do basic addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and graph interpretation. The Verbal section assesses your student's knowledge of synonyms and various analogies with a 30-minute time limit. The half-hour Reading section contains seven passages in which your student must be able to locate the main idea of a passage and determine the meaning of words using context. The 15 minutes Writing sample contains a single prompt. In this sample, your student needs to write a simple story based on a picture prompt.
Middle-level SSAT takers will have two hours and 50 minutes to complete the SSAT. The Writing sample for this level takes 25 minutes. Students will be provided with two creative prompts and must pick one to use as the basis for a story. There are two 25-minute Quantitative sections, which will assess your student's knowledge of arithmetic, elementary algebra, and geometry. The Reading section is a 40-minute assessment evaluating your student's ability to draw conclusions from a passage about an author's purpose, attitude, and tone. The Verbal section is a 30-minute evaluation and requires your student to determine the meaning or part of speech from the context of a passage.
Upper-level students will have two hours and 50 minutes to finish the SSAT. There are two Quantitative sections, which take an hour to complete. These sections will require your student to demonstrate his or her ability to solve algebraic problems, find the area of circles and other polygons, and other related tasks.
At the elementary level, there is no penalty for wrong answers, so test-takers should take a guess for each question. However, students taking the Middle and Upper-Level SSAT will receive a small penalty for incorrect answers. Students at each level will also take an Experimental section, which is not scored and only takes 15 minutes.
There is a lot of content covered on the SSAT, and a prep course or instructor can help your student feel confident that he or she has adequately prepared for this exam.
What are the benefits of the different types of Washington DC SSAT prep through Varsity Tutors?
When you choose Varsity Tutors for SSAT prep, you gain the option to choose between two excellent opportunities. Students can take an online interactive SSAT course or sign up to work with a private SSAT coach. Each option provides unique benefits and advantages, so let's take a closer look at each opportunity.
If your student is a social learner who enjoys the environment of a traditional classroom, you may wish to enroll him or her in a Washington DC SSAT prep class. Class sessions are held live using our online learning platform that brings the structure and socialization of a traditional classroom to your favorite study space. Your student will be able to work on collaborative projects and engage in discussions on the various skills being reviewed for the SSAT. This type of collaboration has been shown to help students understand the material more fully.
If your student prefers a more personalized learning experience, you can sign him or her up to work with a private Washington DC SSAT tutor. Study sessions can also be accessed using the Live Learning Platform, meaning you can meet face-to-face anywhere you can find high-speed Internet. This allows your student to have study sessions in the local library, at a favorite cafe, or in the comfort of your own home. Your student will be able to receive personalized lesson plans based on his or her exact areas of need. These lesson plans can take into account your students strengths, weaknesses, and we're learning style.
If you're unsure which of these options sounds right for your student, you may wish to sign your student up for both. This gives students the opportunity to engage in social activities in a structured environment as well as receive personalized instruction. No matter which option you choose, Varsity Tutors is here to support you and help make signing up simple and convenient.
How do I sign up to get started with Washington DC SSAT preparation?
If you're ready to sign your student up for exceptional SSAT prep options, all you need to do is pick up the phone and call the Educational Directors at Varsity Tutors. You'll be given the option to choose between the two-week course, a four-week course, and private instruction. Call Varsity Tutors now and sign up for the best Washington DC SSAT prep course and tutoring available.
Cynthia: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...was a Neuroscience major, and I will be pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved 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...
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- Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- ISEE
- SAT
- +72 subjects
Alexandra: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...in Journalism and History, both with the Comprehensive Honors award. During my time at UW, I taught public health and safety to groups of twenty to two hundred students twice a week for three years. I have over 150 hours of teacher training and countless hours in the classroom. Furthermore, I was the editor of our student newspaper, The Daily Cardinal, and have extensive writing-coaching skills in addition to a strong grasp on the English...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, History and Journalism
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- +23 subjects
David: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...integral part to mastery of any subject, and also that it has intrinsic value in making the world a better place. I have taught argumentation and debate at the Harvard Debate Council summer workshops, and have developed and taught a political philosophy curriculum at the Harvard Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece. I love working with kids, and I read and write children's books and young adult fiction in my spare time (as well as...
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- Harvard University - Current Undergrad, English
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
- SAT
- +34 subjects
Matt: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...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 go...
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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
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- PSAT
- +85 subjects
Ben: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...to tutor and I love to keep up my self learning in advanced concepts. While taking economics courses I started tutoring by helping struggling students through classes we had together, and by word of mouth ended up tutoring a number of students in the economics department. I am passionate about learning and took as many courses as possible in college including courses in chemistry, physics, biology and opera performance. I am also passionate about teaching....
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, B.S. Economics
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- SAT
- Math
- +34 subjects
Daeyong: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...semester long workshops at local middle schools. I am also the President of our school's National Math Honor Society, an organization dedicated to promoting the education and enjoyment of math to younger students. Every time I tutor students privately or through these organizations, I find it extremely rewarding when a student finally understands a new concept, or applies a concept I have taught them to a real-world scenario. Though I particularly love to tutor students...
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- SSAT Prep - Upper Level Class
- PSAT
- +54 subjects
Robert: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
Robert loves to tutor and has a well rounded list of subjects. ... Learning is the key to everything. Understanding and connecting with each individual is the path to learning.... Take the time to get to know the student as a person. Also, rather than focus on what the student does not know, instead focus on what the student does know.... Make learning interactive.... Set goals. Tailor the learning to the student.... Start by focusing on what the student does know. Have the student explain and show what he/she knows. This can build confidence.
Education & Certification
- United States Naval Academy - Bachelors, Engineering Management
- Darden Business School UVA - Masters, MBA
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Technology and Coding
- American Literature
- History
- +40 subjects
Paula: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...each student requires unique strategies, motivators, and reinforcers to be successful throughout the learning process. I take pride in knowing that my students look forward to learning and gain confidence to tackle new challenges; as they begin to take the necessary steps toward becoming independent learners. I enjoy getting to know my students on a personal level as well. I love to hear about their hobbies, families, hopes and dreams. Outside of tutoring and teaching...
Education & Certification
- Notre Dame of Maryland University - Bachelors, Elementary/Special Education
- Loyola University Maryland - Current Grad Student, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- Other
- English
- +13 subjects
Jennifer: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...the most joy in seeing a students eyes light up when what I have been teaching them clicks in their heads. I enjoy tutoring one-on-one since I have found that engaging a student directly in the learning process helps him/her to understand (and remember) the topic more fully, rather than letting them get by on just rote memorization that is forgotten once the test is over. One of my favorite things to tutor is for...
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- Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Studies
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +15 subjects
Cornelia: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...may be born into status, but with education they can navigate their network and privilege. One may be born into destitute circumstances, but with their education can rise above their situation. One of the only things that a child should not have to earn is their right to knowledge. Education is a human right. Every single child should be fully equipped to chose their own path in life. Every student under my tutelage will be...
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- American University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication
- Lesley College - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- ISEE
- Other
- +23 subjects
Laura: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...college, I was a TA for the Spanish Department, responsible for creating and executing my own lesson plans for two one-hour classes per week for Spanish 102, grading homework and designing my own quizzes. I also tutored occasionally through our on-campus tutoring program. Finally, for the past two summers I have worked at the extremely rigorous Breakthrough Collaborative Teaching Internship at their Miami, Florida location teaching 5th and 6th grade science, where I a was...
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- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Anthropology/PreMed
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- SAT
- ACT
- +33 subjects
Clare: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...bring students from a lower test score to passing test score. Before my work as a teacher, I worked on a pilot program with bringing their program into a St. Louis City charter school. In this position, I worked with students from 5th to 8th grade who were reading and doing math at a 1st grade level and up in an intense specials rotation. I know how to work with students of all ages. The...
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- Elon University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- Fontbonne University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- HSPT
- SAT
- ISEE
- +83 subjects
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- HSPT
- CLEP
- +43 subjects
Elizabeth: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
I am a graduate from the University of Michigan, with a major in the Literature, Arts and Science program. Currently, I develop Trainings for an Enterprise, creating course curriculums, developing interactive training and providing support for their learning and development needs. I love assisting grade school students with Math, Reading and Comprehension, Phoenetics, and various subjects.
Education & Certification
- The University of Michigan - Bachelors, Film & Video Studies
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Math
- +13 subjects
Richard: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...the US Army. I coached, trained and mentored soldiers and junior officers in a wide variety of tasks. After leaving the military, I completed graduate coursework for a master's degree in international affairs at Tufts University. Finally, I recently finished all academic requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Maryland. I am a current substitute teacher in the DC public school system, with experience at the elementary, middle school and high...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- Tufts University - Masters, International Affairs
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +45 subjects
Sarah: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...during college with America Reads where I earned "Outstanding Mentor." While my tutees scores vastly improve, I am concerned about the child's total success. I not only seek to give them the right tools to succeed but also encourage them to believe that when they try, they can improve and succeed. An example of my work includes a student who spoke English as a second language and also had special needs. As I worked with...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- Phonics
- Elementary School Math
- +14 subjects
Dr. Virginia: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...an Ed.D. in STEM Education Leadership. My career includes 15 years as a Biologist, working for pharmaceutical companies, non-profits, and the U.S. military. I have also owned and operated a Biotechnology consulting firm for 8 years. For the past 10 years, I have been teaching middle and high school science, technology, and engineering. I've taught in the United States, Ecuador, and Mexico. I love all things Science and I especially like being able to make...
Education & Certification
- Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- American College of Education - Doctor of Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PRAXIS Core Math
- STEAM Innovation
- AP Biology
- +31 subjects
Erin: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic books. Rock-climbing is a big thing for me, as is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm also into dancing, including salsa, bachata, zouk, swing, and Argentine tango. Also I love science! I study it every day to make sure I'm on top of the classes I teach....
Education & Certification
- Stanford - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- HSPT
- +77 subjects
Morgan: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...in Justice & Law. I have been tutoring students ranging in grade level and subjects since high school (over five years). I tutor a range of subjects now and have a particular passion for the humanities and math! I love watching students succeed and find their passion for learning--understanding concepts can be fun, and having the tools to understand makes all the difference! Helping students have that moment where everything "clicks," is my goal. I...
Education & Certification
- American University - Current Undergrad Student, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- PSAT
- +84 subjects
Holland: Washington SSAT test prep instructor
...proud of, that reflect their voice and ideas, and that make a difference in their spheres of influence and throughout the world. I have worked with students from Pre-K to college, and love that each age group has different strengths, goals, worries, and questions to bring to the table. If you want your reading and writing skills to be stronger, need help in classes on Theology or World Religions, or are preparing for college applications...
Education & Certification
- Pepperdine University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
- University of Cambridge - Master of Philosophy, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- SHSAT
- +55 subjects