An SSAT exam taken within the past year is required for all applicants regardless of citizenship and native language. Domestic applicants may submit the ISEE exam in liu of the SSAT. Score reports must be sent directly from SSAT or ISEE, we cannot accept copies sent by schools or consultants. Students who are applying for 11th grade may submit the PSAT, SAT, or ACT instead of the SSAT.
In terms of preparing for the tests, the best times for you to take them are October, November, December, and January.