SSAT Preparation
About Our SSAT Classes
This course is available to seventh and eighth graders who are looking for guidance in preparing for the Upper Level SSAT. We work with our students to build a personalized study plan that focuses on specific sections of the SSAT that they want to work on the most. Additionally, with the experience from previously taking the SSAT, we will give you specific tips and advice to help you excel on the test.
Verbals:
Students will be provided with several resources and techniques to help them efficiently and effectively learn vocabulary words to prepare for the verbal section of the SSAT.
Reading comprehension:
We will work with students to practice analyzing SSAT reading passages and answering specific types of questions including tone, inferences, and main idea. We will mostly rely on online resources/websites.
Quantitative reasoning:
We will work with students in reviewing different math concepts needed to ace the SSAT. We will be using online resources and custom worksheets.
Writing:
Through practice writing tests and workshopping essays, students will learn how to best craft an argument/storyline in a short period of time. They will learn about time management and specific techniques to excel in the SSAT writing section.
Our SSAT Tutors
Ashley Xu
Jessica Wei
Jessica Wei
Ashley is a junior at The Winsor School. An avid writer and reader, she has been practicing creative writing since middle school and is a staff writer for her school's newspaper. Besides writing, Ashley also loves swimming, playing the piano, baking, and hiking with her dog Teddy.
Qualifications:
- 99 percentile overall on the Middle Level SSAT
- 99 percentile overall on the Upper Level SSAT
Jessica Wei
Jessica Wei
Jessica Wei
Jessica Wei, 17, is a senior at The Winsor School in Boston. A passionate writer and reader, Jessica is currently an Editor for the school newspaper. One of her favorite hobbies is writing creative stories in her free time, and she is eager to share her love for literature and language arts! Besides writing and reading, Jessica enjoys spe
Jessica Wei, 17, is a senior at The Winsor School in Boston. A passionate writer and reader, Jessica is currently an Editor for the school newspaper. One of her favorite hobbies is writing creative stories in her free time, and she is eager to share her love for literature and language arts! Besides writing and reading, Jessica enjoys spending time with friends and family, drawing, singing, playing the piano, and swimming in the lake.
Qualifications:
-full MCAS score 8th grade
-99% on the Upper Level SSAT math section
-99% overall on the PSAT 11
-99% overall on the SAT
-current faculty-chosen Math and English Peer Tutor at The Winsor School