On the test date, candidates must arrive at the test venue at least 30-45 minutes before the check-in time and bring their admission ticket to complete the test entry process.

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SSAT Elementary Level Test Structure:
Number of Questions: 104-106
Duration: 2 hours and 5 minutes
Sections:
Quantitative/Math (30 minutes): A mixture of familiar basic mathematical concept familiar to students, as well as a few that may be a challenge.
Verbal (20 minutes): Vocabulary and analogies questions
A short break (15 minutes)
Reading (30 minutes): Short passages with multiple-choice questions.
Writing Sample (15 minutes): There is one story-writing prompt. This story is not scored, but schools use it to assess writing skills.
Experimental Section (15 minutes): One section of mixed content questions (verbal, reading, and math). This section does not count toward reported scores
SSAT Middle and Upper Level Test Structure:
Duration: 3 hours and 10 minutes
Sections:
Writing Sample (25 minutes): An essay or a story. This writing sample is not scored but used by the school admission officers to assess a student’s writing skills.
A short break (10 minutes)
Quantitative (30 minutes): Questions on algebra, geometry, and other quantitative concepts
Reading (40 minutes): Questions based on reading passages
A short break (10 minutes)
Verbal (30 minutes): Questions on vocabulary, verbal reasoning, and ability to relate ideas logically
Quantitative (30 minutes): Questions on algebra, geometry, and other quantitative concepts
Experimental (15 minutes): One section of mixed content questions (verbal, reading, and math). This section does not count toward reported scores.

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Test results are typically available after 20 to 25 days. Candidates can access their scores online through their profiles. Additionally, candidates have the option to send their scores to up to 4 schools free of charge. For the Digital SAT, quicker score reporting is offered, with scores available after 13 days.

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