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How is the SSAT Scored?
For the SSAT, students receive a scaled score and a percentile for each subject of the test (Quantitative, Reading, and Verbal). Note: the Writing Sample is not scored. Instead, a copy of the writing sample is sent with the score report to the school recipient. Learn how the scaled score...
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Meet Scholarship Winner Mariah M.
Meet Mariah M., one of the 2018-2019 91ÁÔÆæ' Independent School Tuition Scholarship recipients.
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91ÁÔÆæ tutors are here to help your student succeed. Our tutors provide test prep, academic support or enrichment, and everything in between.
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How to Succeed on the SSAT: Part I
Reading Comprehension (RC) is about understanding what you are reading. You do not need outside information to do well on this section. You also do not need to be experienced in the topic of any given passage. Creativity may harm more than help. What you need to do is cover...
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Research shows practice tests defend memory against stress
In a study at Tufts University, 120 student participants learned a series of 30 words and images. They studied either by taking practice tests or by using the traditional study method of reading over the material to memorize it. They were then asked to recall what they had learned in...
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Texas School Vouchers Are Coming in 2026: Here’s What Families Need to Know
In May 2025, Texas passed a new education bill launching school vouchers in 2026 through Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). Families may receive $10,000 per child to use toward private school tuition, tutoring, educational therapy, and more. With broad eligibility and limited spots, now is the time to explore school options,...
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The Most Competitive Schools That Require the SSAT – 2019
Over the past seven years, 91ÁÔÆæ has helped more than 100,000 students prepare for the SSAT and the ISEE—the admissions tests required by the most competitive independent schools in the country. Every year we review our data from thousands of test-takers to determine the most popular schools. Below are...
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Meet Ella
Congratulations to Ella, one of our Independent School Tuition Scholars for 2023! Ella was able to increase her SSAT score by 29 percentile points, putting her in the 53rd percentile overall.
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Meet Jolie
We are pleased to introduce Jolie, one of our 2022 scholars. Jolie’s focus and drive led her to increase her SSAT score by 16 points, scoring in the 82nd percentile!
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Top 5 Most Competitive SSAT Schools of 2016
The results are in! Here are the top 5 most competitive SSAT schools of 2016, based on the number of students who stated their intention to apply.
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