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According to the test dates/ centers available on the official site, the paper-based SSAT is no longer offered in Taiwan. This change means that students who prefer the traditional exam format will need to travel to a nearby destination. Our comprehensive guide provides you with a list of countries where the paper test is still available, along with essential information on SSAT test prep and registration services to support your academic journey.
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Our recent coffee chat brought together Taiwanese families curious about international schools in Japan. Speaker Mark Hsu, founder of Trinity Scholar & Lighthouse Camps, broke down everything from school systems and tuition to city life and admissions strategies. Missed it? Here's the video of the full recap!
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📣 Flash News: The U.S. State Department has resumed student visa interviews — but with a twist. All F, M, J applicants must now set social media accounts to public for screening. Hostile content or refusal, i.e. possible.
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2024-2025 SSAT Registration Opens on Aug 1, 2024; Get Ready with Our Expert Services!
The SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) is a standardized test widely used for admissions to prestigious independent schools in the U.S. or Canada, or internationals schools around the world, including Taipei American School. To help your child gain admission to their dream school, we're excited to remind you that SSAT registration opens on August 1st.
In addition to tutoring, Trinityscholar also could help with mock exams as well as registration. Contact us now to know more.
The SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) is a standardized test widely used for admissions to prestigious independent schools in the U.S. or Canada, or internationals schools around the world, including Taipei American School. To help your child gain admission to their dream school, we're excited to remind you that SSAT registration opens on August 1st.
In addition to tutoring, Trinityscholar also could help with mock exams as well as registration. Contact us now to know more.
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Two of our SSAT students got amazing results in official test this January. We are so happy for them and wish them all the best in the next chapter of their academic path. TrinityScholar is proud of our customized assistance to guide our students to become the best of themselves.
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While ISEE and SSAT serve very similar purpose with similar test structure and content, there are still some major difference between these two test. Should you take ISEE or SSAT? That's a big question? First, we compare ISEE and SSAT for you in detail.
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ISEE |
SSAT |
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Test content & Structure |
Multiple choice sections: Math, Verbal, Reading + Essay |
Multiple choice sections: Math, Verbal, Reading + Essay |
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Purpose |
For admission assessment to independent schools |
For admission assessment to independent schools |
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Levels |
Primary: students applying to grades 3-4 Lower: students applying to grades 5-6 Middle: students applying to grades 7-8 Upper: students applying to grades 9-12 |
Elementary: students applying to grades 4-5 Middle: students applying to grades 6-8 Upper: students applying to grades 9-12 |
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Essay |
One expository essay |
Middle: choice between 2 creative writing prompts Upper: choice between a creative prompt and an expository prompt. |
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Guess Penalty |
No |
1/4 point for wrong answer |
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Verbal Questions |
Yes, synonyms and sentence completions |
Yes, synonyms and analogies |
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Limited times of test-taking |
1/ season, 3 / year |
No |
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When to take |
Several times a month, depending on test centers |
Once a month |
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Online registration account |
One per parent/ guidance, under which could have several independent test-takers' accounts available |
One per test-taker |
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Paper or online |
Both |
Paper only |
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Score report submitting |
Can choose which scores to submit to which schools |
Can choose which scores to submit to which schools |
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Score report |
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The major differences between ISEE and SSAT lie in scoring, content, guessing strategy, and test dates, as you can see from the above comparison table.
You might want to consider the followings when deciding which test to go.
At TrinityScholar, we offer ISEE/ SSAT prep in different ways:
Feel free to come to talk to our consultants by live chat, call: 886-2-2771-6002, Line: @mqz4477g, or email to info@trinityscholar.com
You might want to consider the followings when deciding which test to go.
- Which test(s) is accepted by the school(s) you are applying to?
- What's your strength? If you are good at math, ISEE might give you some advantages by showing both math sections individually.
- How often you'd like to take the test?
- Are the test seat available? Would the test date match your application deadline?
At TrinityScholar, we offer ISEE/ SSAT prep in different ways:
- Self-Paced: Online test prep materials for you to access at all time. A self-paced and self-organized way of learning that best fits your schedule
- Self-Paced Package: Online test materials + tutoring + extra practice tests
- 1-on-1 Tutoring: materials and hours at your choice, completely customized (time, location, focus) tutor program with veteran instructors
- Customized Groups: completely customized tutoring for 3 or more students.
Feel free to come to talk to our consultants by live chat, call: 886-2-2771-6002, Line: @mqz4477g, or email to info@trinityscholar.com
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