SSAT
At OES we review applications using a holistic approach that considers each component of the application as a particular data point in our decision making process. The admissions committee hopes to learn about your child as a whole person and as a learner.
The SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test) is required for applicants to grades 9-12 for the 2025-2026 admissions season. The SSAT is written and reviewed by independent school educators and is designed to measure the basic verbal, quantitative, and reading skills developed over time. The SSAT is an objective data-driven tool that we use to help us get to know our applicants.
Register for the SSAT at SSAT.org. To designate OES as a score recipient, enter OES School Code 5572.
Testing Options: US/Canada
Learn more about the Paper-Based SSAT, an in-person test administered at OES or another paper-based test center.
Learn more about the Computer-Based SSAT, an at home test offering weekday and weekend testing options.
Learn more about Computer-Based SSAT at Prometric Test Center, a test that may be taken two times per testing season.
Testing Options: Outside of the US/Canada
Paper-Based SSAT is administered by test centers or educational consultants. Find a test center.
Computer-Based SSAT at Prometric Test Center is available in most international locations. Find a test center.
Note: If the SSAT is not offered in your area, we will accept the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does it matter when I take the test?
- What is the cost to take the SSAT?
- How can I study and prepare for the SSAT?
- How will I learn my scores?
- How will my scores be reported to schools?
- What is the SSAT - Character Skills Snapshot (CSS) and is it required for admission to OES?
- Is there any information on testing accommodations ?