您的孩子应该采用哪种SSAT 测试方法？

现在是孩子参加中级或高级 SSAT的时候了。听起来很简单，但你进入 SSAT.org 注册时会发现有三种测试方式可选——纸质测试、Prometric测试和居家测试。哪种方法比其他方法有优势吗？您的孩子在特定形式中会表现更好吗？

这些都是很好的问题，我们赞赏你深入挖掘，让你的孩子处于成功的最佳境地。因此，让我们来看看每种测试方法的决策因素，请记住，一个家庭的优点可能是另一个家庭的缺点，这就是为什么首先有三个选项可供选择的原因！ 

在您继续阅读之前，让我们先澄清一下，无论格式如何，SSAT 个测试部分、问题数量以及每个部分分配的时间都是相同的。

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论文SSAT

许多学生更喜欢传统的 纸质考试 ，因为它类似于课堂考试，有助于缓解考试紧张感。对于国际学生，纸质考试在全球范围内均可使用。

有两种方式可以参加纸质考试。最常见的是标准考试 SSAT，在六个指定日期在批准的地点（通常是学校）举行。相比之下，弹性考试是在特殊考试日期提供的 SSAT。标准考试和弹性考试的考试内容相同，唯一的区别是日期和地点。如果您的孩子正在申请考试便利，请注意，在这种情况下，标准报名在每个考试日期前 14 天截止。

Our data shows that students who retake the SSAT typically perform better, and in a normal testing year, the paper version offers the most retake opportunities. Please review the SSAT Testing Options section to learn how many times students can take the SSAT in each format. 

The availability of test centers in your area could be a determining factor in whether or not to choose the paper SSAT.

SSAT scores from paper tests are typically released to schools, families, and designated score recipients within two weeks of the examination date; however, it is possible that in some circumstances it may take up to three weeks.

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Prometric SSAT 测试

Prometric test centers provide a controlled environment to take a computer-based version of the test, significantly increasing access to the SSAT in the United States, Canada, and throughout most of the world. Please note that Prometric testing is unavailable in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Jamaica, and Myanmar.  

Prometric 测试的一大优势是，您无需执行在家考试所需的系统检查，也无需为兄弟姐妹和其他家庭成员做裁判，以避免在测试期间分心。Prometric 管理员将确保您的孩子在测试期间没有任何违禁物品，并了解考试规定。

符合条件的学生可获得Prometric考试的考试便利。请注意，接受便利的学生必须先申请并获得批准，才能注册Prometric考试。 如果你还有其他问题，SSAT的便利团队可以帮 ta@enrollment.org。

Like with the paper SSAT, you do need to check Prometric availability in your area.

SSAT scores from Prometric tests taken on Monday through Sunday, scores are released to schools and families on the Wednesday after the Sunday ending the scoring period.

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家中的SSAT

对于美国和加拿大的学生来说， SSAT居家 考试是一项在线考试，方便在熟悉的非公开环境中参加SSAT。指定居 家考试日期 每月可安排，时间为8月至7月中旬。

While taking the SSAT at Home is an attractive option for many, parents and guardians must understand their responsibility for ensuring an appropriate testing environment. One aspect of this is closely following the preparation checklist in advance to identify any potential technical issues before test day. 

Most computers, even those several years old, are capable of running the SSAT at Home; however, if you don’t have the technical setup for it, you can request a free equity tech kit that includes a laptop and a mobile hotspot. When requesting an equity tech kit, go ahead and register for the SSAT at Home but don’t schedule your test until you have received confirmation that a kit is available. Please also know that kits must be returned within two business days of your scheduled test.

在线监考人员在家中管理 SSAT，通过计算机的网络摄像头虚拟监控您的孩子，以确保他们遵守考试规定。父母和监护人必须让兄弟姐妹和家人远离考试区域，以避免干扰导致考试无效。我们鼓励您帮助您的孩子进行设置，但一旦考试开始，您也必须离开房间。最好让每个人都远离流媒体视频和游戏服务，以保持 SSAT 的互联网带宽。 

符合条件的学生可获得居家考试的考试便利。请注意，接受便利的学生必须先申请并获得批准，才能注册居家考试。 如果你还有其他问题，SSAT的便利团队可以帮 ta@enrollment.org。

SSAT at Home scores are typically released to schools and families on the Wednesday following your SSAT at Home test date. For the limited number of Tuesday test dates, scores release on the Wednesday of the following week, eight days after testing.

您将选择哪种SSAT方法？

您最了解自己的孩子，所以您可能很清楚他们在家还是在外更能集中注意力。或者他们更喜欢打字还是参加笔试。相信您的直觉。虽然以相同的格式多次参加 SSAT 考试以获得舒适感和熟悉感是有道理的，但没有规定您必须坚持一种测试方法。您可能会发现，第一次尝试在家测试是合理的，一旦他们了解了会发生什么，就可以使用纸质版本。

‍SSAT fee waivers are also available to qualified families. The Enrollment Management Association helps thousands of students annually access our admission services with fee waivers. To inquire about getting a fee waiver, please contact an admissions office from a school at which you are applying.