Varsity Tutors can help you give your child the Boston SSAT prep resources they need to prepare adequately for their upcoming exam. Whether your child will be taking the Middle, Upper, or Elementary Level SSAT, it is crucial to find a way to support them in their preparation efforts.
The SSAT evaluates your child's grade level appropriate aptitude in the subject areas of math, reading, and language. It is considered a reliable indicator of their knowledge level in these areas. Because of this, it is used by many private and independent schools in their admissions process. It will not be the only thing admissions officials consider; however, it is an essential factor. Continue reading to discover what is covered on the various levels of the SSAT and how Varsity Tutors can help you identify the right Boston SSAT prep solution for your child's academic needs.
What can Boston SSAT prep cover?
All three levels of the SAT include five distinct sections. Students will have questions in Quantitative, Reading, Verbal, Writing, and Experimental sections. The Writing and Experimental sections are not included as part of your child's score. It is important to note that the Writing section will be sent to all schools your child is applying to and will be reviewed by them. Because of this, it is important to include writing techniques as part of your child's SSAT preparation. The Experimental section is only for the creators of the test so that they can improve future additions of the SSAT.
The Quantitative section of the SSAT evaluates your child's ability with various math skills. The Middle and Upper levels of the SSAT include two portions for this section. The Elementary Level SSAT has only one Quantitative section. A variety of math skills will be included based on the grade level of your child. These can consist of basic math skills such as addition, multiplication, division, subtraction, fractions, shapes, as well as algebra and geometry concepts.
The Verbal and Reading sections of the SSAT evaluate your child's language skills and reading comprehension. Some of the specific skills they may need to review include identifying the main idea, noting the author's tone or purpose, determining the meaning of a word through context, analogies, synonyms, antonyms, prefixes, vocabulary, suffixes, root words, and a variety of other language skills.
Regardless of what skills your child needs to develop before taking the SSAT, a professional instructor can help them work towards accomplishing their goal.
How can a Boston SSAT prep class help my child prepare?
You have two enrollment options for your student. They can attend two-week or four-week classes. All classes are composed of individual sections. The modular design of our prep classes allows us to begin new sessions weekly, which makes it fast to get your child's SSAT prep started.
All classes are held in a secure online learning environment. This means you don't have to worry about extended commutes to take your child to and from class and you can continue with your normal routine while they receive the SSAT preparation assistance they need. While the learning environment may be digital, the classroom structure will be similar to other classes they have taken in school. The teacher will provide direct instruction to the group and may then encourage students to discuss concepts or work cooperatively together on assignments. These techniques work to foster a greater understanding of the subject being covered in the class.
Prep classes are ideal for students to enjoy working in dynamic learning environments and who receive a motivational boost from being surrounded by their peers. It is also a good solution for those students who need a comprehensive review and who thrive in structured educational environments.
How is working with a Boston SSAT tutor different from taking a prep course?
There are many key differences between working with a private instructor and taking a prep course. While neither is objectively better, one may be subjectively better for your family's particular situation. One noticeable difference between private tutoring and a prep course is the personalized instruction your child can receive with a tutor. Individualized instruction is impossible in a classroom setting. While in a classroom and instructor must teach the entire class. Classroom teachers must provide instruction that is generally accessible for the majority of students. They must also facilitate peer discussion and provide group and individual activities. Additionally, they must find time to answer individual student questions. This should not be seen as a deficiency in the classroom model. However, there is not a lot of time to spend with each student.
With private instruction, on the other hand, your child's personal instructor can devote their full attention to interacting with your child. They will have the time to learn about your child's individual learning style, academic weaknesses, academic strengths, and SSAT learning goals. This information can then be used to craft custom learning plans for private sessions. This enables the teacher to spend all of the instructional time they have with your child focused on helping them work towards developing the specific skills and subject area concepts most relevant to your child.
Another difference between prep courses and tutoring can be seen in the way the two are scheduled. Courses have predefined schedules that must be adhered to by all students while personal sessions can be scheduled individually to meet the needs of your child. You can schedule a private session on the weekend or throughout the week during regular business hours or in the evening.
Private sessions are ideal for students who excel with one-on-one instruction and for families with hectic or irregular schedules. How can I get my child started with Boston SSAT prep?
Varsity Tutors makes it easy to get started with the right Boston SSAT preparation strategy for your child. Whether you want to enroll them in a Boston SSAT prep course or you want help connecting with a highly skilled personal tutor, Varsity Tutors can help. Contact Varsity Tutors today to get started with a Boston SSAT prep solution for your child immediately.

Kerry: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
...I also enjoy helping students learn with tutoring! My background means I am well suited to clients with test anxiety, and other psychological factors that interfere with academic potential. I have experience working with clients with ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. My favorite subjects to tutor are Psychology, French, writing, and SAT prep (especially SAT Verbal), though I have a wide range of other qualifications. For fun, I enjoy board games (a few favorites: Ghost...
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- Cornell University - Bachelors, Psychology
- William James College - Masters, Professional Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
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- +55 subjects

Christopher: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
...I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant...
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- Harvard College - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- ACT
- +74 subjects

Grace: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
I love test taking and am a recent Dartmouth College graduate. I have experience with 12 AP exams, SAT (99th percentile), GRE, SAT subject tests, ACT, english, and much more. I enjoy adapting to individual students study and learning styles and making work more efficient and productive. In my spare time I run obstacle courses like Spartan Races.... I tailor individual study plans to help dedicated students reach their full potential with efficiency and accuracy.... I would ask what each student's strengths and weaknesses are, then go over a number of questions that address those concepts. I would repeat tough questions to ensure the student understood them, and provide the student some online resources they might find useful.
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- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- GED
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +71 subjects

Henry: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
Hello! I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
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- Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +49 subjects

Olivia: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
...unique approach to learning, and I try to pinpoint the most effective study and comprehension strategies for each of my students, so that he or she feels that his or her time is being used effectively, and so he or she can utilize new tools for success in future classes. In my spare time, I enjoy theater (whether that be participating as a performer or singing along to songs in the car), soccer, dance, and...
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- Harvard University - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- SAT
- +44 subjects
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- GED
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +82 subjects
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- Harvard College - Current Undergrad Student, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- SAT
- +66 subjects

Leonid: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
...strong passion for teaching. In my free time, I rock climb, dance, and build crazy robotics projects. I love helping students of all ages build understanding and excitement for various subjects. I believe that, with patience and the right set of tools, you can grow to enjoy any subject. As someone who used to be terrible at math and was taught to love it, I can attest to the fact that the right teacher can...
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- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- SAT
- ACT
- +53 subjects

Alex: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
...peers throughout my time as a high school and now college student. Through my religious school, I taught students of all ages, ranging from Pre-K through 8th Grade. In high school, I helped prepare students for AP, SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests as part of my role in the National Honor Society. I have considerable personal experience with a vast array of subjects and love sharing my knowledge and experience with others. From calculus...
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- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Statistics & Economics
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- HSPT
- ISEE
- ACT
- +81 subjects

Zoe: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
My name is Zoe Fullerton and I am current student at Harvard Medical School. I attended Vassar College as an undergraduate where I studied Science, Technology and Society. I am a patient teacher and eager to work with students of all ages. ... I try to cater each lesson to address that student's learning style. I like to cater to a person's strengths in an attempt to meet them halfway in the learning experience.... Get to know my student and the way they learn so that we can better customize the approach that will work best moving forward.
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelors, Science, Technology, and Society
- Harvard Medical School - Current Grad Student, MD
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- REGENTS
- SAT Subject Tests
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Jane: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
...to travel, read, and learn, and I love to share knowledge and learning experiences with others. Economics and English/literature are the two subjects I enjoy studying, and by extension teaching, the most, because they present two entirely different frameworks for understanding the world. I hope that I can pass on my curiosity, open-mindedness, and genuine love of the learning process to my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, and exploring the outdoors.
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- GED
- AP Economics
- +48 subjects

Kaley: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
...school. I have experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I have been...
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- Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
- Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- +35 subjects

Olga: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
...I communicate clearly and frequently with the parents. I try to cultivate in my students a love of learning for the sake of learning. Of course there are always those difficult days when a student is tired or would do anything other than homework. To maintain interest and motivation I keep my lessons fun, interesting and exciting. I convey information in a simple and clear fashion, set learning goals that are within reach and I...
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- Bard College - Current Undergrad, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- TOEFL
- SAT
- College Level American Literature
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Aaron: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
...each student realize his or her goal and aid them in accomplishing it with distinction. I enjoy determining the unique approach necessary for each student to succeed. Furthermore, I am passionate about not only teaching my students the material necessary to improve their scores on standardized tests and their grades in their classes, but also keeping them engaged as they progress through any test prep/academic programs. As someone who has been working with high schoolers...
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- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Boston University - Master of Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- SAT
- ACT
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Andrew: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
...select quotations from Civil Disobedience, put them in their own words, write whether they agree with them or not and create a visual of a selected passage from Walden. Or in addition to an aural discussion of a Scene in Hamlet I will write a web on the board to map both concepts and characters. I believe in growth through learning. I believe it is life in a full sense.
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- Connecticut College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Smith College - Master of Arts Teaching, Education/English
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
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James: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
Originally from the Boston area, I completed my undergrad degree at Georgetown University in Washington where I focused on Marketing, International Business, and Spanish. I have lived and worked in Boston, Spain, Belgium, Washington, Brazil, and Afghanistan. I completed an MBA in Finance and International Management at Boston University in 2012 and am recently back in the Boston area again. I enjoy traveling and adventure.... I'm very patient with students and understand how to explain things in ways that make sense with their learning styles. I enjoy getting to know how they think and helping tailor the lesson to each individual.
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelors, Marketing
- Boston University - Masters, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Test Prep
- +26 subjects

Renee: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
I have been teaching for 14 years at various levels of education. I began my teaching career in elementary education and slowly worked my way through middle school and high school. My main focus in teaching has always been math and science though I have taught all subjects. I am currently a 9th grade algebra and geometry teacher. I am always looking for ways to help students understand concepts in new and creative ways.... I would want students to feel comfortable with me. I would try to get to know the students and see what interests him/ her. This will help direct my instruction, and I may be able to use examples that are interesting to the student.
Education & Certification
- UMass Lowell - Bachelors, Criminal Justice
- Emmanuel College - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- ISEE
- HSPT
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Ryan: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
...its myriad uses, from algorithmic calculations to statistical analysis. In my experience, every student has the capacity to excel in any subject given the right method of approach. Any material can be captivating depending on its presentation and understanding its application to our daily lives and place in the world around us. I believe that successful tutoring happens when a dialogue takes place. I won't hold your hand through a problem, instead opting to ask...
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- Northeastern University - Bachelors, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- REGENTS
- SAT
- GED
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Gayle: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
...education, middle school language arts, and middle school math. I have been employed as a middle school teacher in the same local district for nearly twenty-five years now. I like to focus on the writing process, reading comprehension and math skills. I have also worked extensively with students regarding task management, study techniques and organizational strategies. I have two children, one who is completing a program to become a Physician Assistant, and the other who...
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- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
- Salem State University - Master of Science, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- HSPT
- ISEE
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Samantha: Boston SSAT test prep instructor
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- University of Richmond - Bachelors, Public Health
- George Washington University - Masters, Public Health
- Northeastern University - Current Grad Student, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- GED
- PSAT
- ACT
- +50 subjects