Resources

SSAT Prep Resources

When I was preparing for the SSAT, I needed some easy, accessible guide which would point me to success.

Here are the resources I found most helpful for each section:

All Sections

I started with the Princeton Review SSAT Prep book, but the "by yourself" learning style didn't fit me.
So, I started using Test Innovators, an online resource with information on all topics. It had many different exercises on even specific question types.
But Test Innovators still felt less interactive, so I started coaching at the Huntington Learning Center. This approach was the one I needed, as my mentor created a personalized learning track for me, so I could improve my weaknesses.
I wasn't only using Huntington, but a combination of Test Innovators and the Princeton Review book as well. I took parts of each that appealed to me the most.

When you first take the practice test, this section will feel like a lot! But with constant practice and a strategic approach, it will feel easy.
I think Huntington provided me with the best verbal section prep because of the vast resources available.
Test Innovators comes in second for verbal prep, as it included types of analogies to watch out for.
The book is more straightforward in verbal preparation, but it really depends on your learning style.
Vocab is a big part of the verbal section, and a helpful resource I found is the SSAT Vocabulary Made Easy book.

Thankfully, the math section only covers topics up to Geometry (not Algebra 2), so most of it will be familiar. All it takes is a little practice to succeed!
I recommend the Princeton Review SSAT Prep book.
Test Innovators also had many different math exercises available for use.

From my experience, I've noticed that the reading section is almost all practice and very little strategy (except for omitting).
I recommend using the resources mentioned above.