Assessment
Check out our collection of advice articles for tips on taking the SSAT and the Character Skills Snapshot.

5 Stress-Reducing Tips for Feeling Good About the SSAT
Did you know that standardized test stress can impact performance? Learn how to help your child stay in the right frame of mind for the SSAT.

How to Get Your Best Score on the SSAT
Learn the best strategies for improving SSAT test scores on the Middle and Upper Level versions with advice from the organization that created the SSAT.

Guessing on the SSAT: Good or Bad?
Is it good to guess answers on the SSAT? These pointers from the creator of the SSAT will help you better understand when guessing can help or hurt SSAT scores.

How to Stand Out With the Character Skills Snapshot
Learn how the Character Skills Snapshot helps your child's uniqueness stand out in the private school admission process.

Which SSAT Testing Method Should Your Child Take?
With three SSAT testing methods to choose from—paper, Prometric, and at-home—how do you know which one is right for your child? Let’s take a closer look.

Understanding the SSAT: Test Options and Preparation Strategy
Learn which middle- and upper-level SSAT testing option—paper, Prometric, and at-home—is best for your child, along with best-practice preparation strategies.

The Hidden Benefits of The Character Skills Snapshot
Should your child take the Snapshot? Learn how this character assessment is much more than a private school admission tool.

Let's Talk About the Character Skills Snapshot
Listen to admissions leaders discuss how their schools utilize the Character Skills Snapshot and why it's a good idea for applying students to take it.

Preparing for the Character Skills Snapshot: What Every Family Needs to Know
Your child is taking the Character Skills Snapshot, and you're wondering: How can they prepare? The short answer is that they don't, but there's more to know.