What does Prep cover for SSAT Reading?

Elementary Level, Middle Level, Upper Level. Each Level has its own chapter map, practice rounds, sealed practice exams with every answer and worked solution at the end, and a published gate to the next Level.

When is the next SSAT Reading date?

The next official date has not been announced yet. We update the page as soon as the organizer publishes it.

How much does it cost?

Each child's first round and its summary are free, with no card needed. After that, a Series pass is $14.99 a month for the whole family (up to 5 people) and covers every Level of the Series, so moving up never meets a new paywall.

Does Prep guarantee a score?

No. Prep shows exactly what your child has mastered, what comes next and when they are ready for the next Level. Nobody can promise a contest result.

2027 season

SSAT Reading prep for 2027 — practice by topic, the exam's clock

A free diagnosis places your child in ten questions. Then a daily plan, timed practice on the exam's clock, and a report after each round. In English and Chinese.

Let my child try (free)

Series pass $14.99/month for the whole family · the first round and its summary are free, no card needed

Next official date

Date to be announced

Pick your child's level

Each level is its own course: a question bank by topic, timed simulations, a report after each round.

SSAT Elementary Level — Reading

Grades 3–4

For students now in grades 3–4. Seven short passages — stories, poems and nonfiction about science and social studies — with four questions each on the main idea, details, inference, word meaning, the author's purpose and feelings, and figurative language. 28 questions in 30 minutes, five choices, no penalty for wrong answers.

Next official date: Date to be announced

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SSAT Middle Level — Reading

Grades 5–7

For students now in grades 5–7. Passages of 250–350 words from literary fiction, the humanities, science and social studies, with questions on the main idea, details, inference and prediction, vocabulary in context, the author's purpose and tone, figurative language and arguments. 40 questions in 40 minutes, five choices; a quarter point is taken off for each wrong answer.

Next official date: Date to be announced

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SSAT Upper Level — Reading

Grades 8–11

For students now in grades 8–11. Passages of 250–350 words from literary fiction, poetry, the humanities, science and social studies — including older speeches and documents — with questions on the main idea, details, inference, vocabulary in context, the author's purpose, tone and structure, figurative language and arguments. 40 questions in 40 minutes, five choices; a quarter point is taken off for each wrong answer.

Next official date: Date to be announced

Try Upper Level free Dates, format and what it covers →

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SSAT Elementary Level — Reading Simulation
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SSAT Upper Level — Reading Simulation

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Questions families ask

What does Prep cover for SSAT Reading?: Elementary Level, Middle Level, Upper Level. Each Level has its own chapter map, practice rounds, sealed practice exams with every answer and worked solution at the end, and a published gate to the next Level.
When is the next SSAT Reading date?: The next official date has not been announced yet. We update the page as soon as the organizer publishes it.
How much does it cost?: Each child's first round and its summary are free, with no card needed. After that, a Series pass is $14.99 a month for the whole family (up to 5 people) and covers every Level of the Series, so moving up never meets a new paywall.
Does Prep guarantee a score?: No. Prep shows exactly what your child has mastered, what comes next and when they are ready for the next Level. Nobody can promise a contest result.