Learn everything you need to know about administering the SSAT.
The Batch Registration template can be found on the SSAT Administrator Resources page, click here for the link.
No, the file must remain as is, in the CSV Excel file format, click to learn more.
Only the columns marked with an *asterisk* are required.
No, the information used for the Batch Registration file should be unique to the student and their parent/guardian.
In the case of divorced parents, only one email can be listed and associated with the student account...
Yes, you must create the SSAT Fee Waiver prior to importing your CSV File...
Yes, testing accommodations must be approved before the student can be registered through batch registration...
Yes, parental consent is required for batch registration...
No, you will only receive scores if you checked off the appropriate box in step 2 of the batch registration process.
Yes, you and your school are responsible for all batch-registered students, whether they attend the test or not...
Yes, EMA will invoice members for all students they batch register...
The Test Center Administrator can find their Access Code for their Closed Flex Test on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
The Test Center Administrator can find their Student Roster on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
An existing account user can change the Test Center Administrator on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
The Test Center Administrator can order On-Hand Flex Test Materials on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
Once a student has registered for a test, you must contact EMA to make any updates to a test date. You cannot delete a test if there is a student registered...
These annual agreements will be available to the test administrator listed on the account in 3 possible ways...
The Test Center Administrator can complete Post-Test Processing: Attendance on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
The Test Center Administrator can complete Post-Test Processing: Honoraria on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
The Test Center Administrator can complete Post-Test Processing: Irregularities on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
The Test Center Administrator can complete Post-Test Processing: Shipping Materials on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
The Test Center Administrator does not have to order materials for the Standard Test.
Test materials must be stored in a secure location on the premises of the Test Center until the scheduled test administration.
All testing materials must be shipped directly to the address listed and approved by EMA on the Test Center account.
Test materials must be returned to EMA within one (1) business day of testing.
When returning all SSAT Flex or Standard test materials, be sure to use the return labels included in the shipment. Follow the steps below:
A MAP Administrator can edit or add a new contact on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
The Test Center Administrator can edit or add a new proctor on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
The Test Center Administrator can schedule a Closed Flex Test on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
The Test Center Administrator can schedule an Open Flex Test on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
The Test Center Administrator can order test materials for an existing Flex test on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
An irregularity is an event or action that is not consistent with standard examination administration practices.
EMA has standardized the required actions for many irregularities, refer to the Test Administration Manual for the full list of irregularities.
Yes, a SSAT Room Record must be completed and returned for each room and every test date.
Middle and Upper level students may take only one Benchmark test each testing year.
Benchmark scores are provided in a combined report format only to the member...
Yes, there are a few differences. For the Benchmark test only...
Students cannot register for a Benchmark test on ssat.org...
You may provide any testing accommodation you deem necessary for the Benchmark test...
The Test Center Administrator can schedule a Benchmark Test on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Follow the steps below:
Batch registration allows you to register a group of students for this test instead of having each test taker’s parent/guardian register on their own.
Batch Registration is completed by the Test Center Administrator on the Member Access Portal (MAP). Click here for more details.
If you need assistance with uploading a batch registration, please click here to upload...
In an individual setting, yes, it is acceptable that the Test Center Administrator is also the Proctor but not in a group setting.
A Benchmark test is a special SSAT that helps a school understand or “benchmark” a group of students...
Honoraria eligibility varies based on the test type. Click for more details.
The Test Center Administrator can complete Post-Test Processing: Honoraria on the Member Access Portal (MAP).
Proctors in and out of the U.S. have different requirements to set up electronic payments. Click here for more details.
To update the special instructions, please contact the Test Administration Support line directly.
The ratio is 30 students to 1 proctor.
It is required that 3 ft or 1 meter of space is between each test taker.
The frequency of payment distribution will coordinate with the Standard test dates then fluctuate in non-Standard months...
A Proctor will receive a 1099 if they earn more than $600 from EMA.
A back-up Test administrator must be listed for that specific test day.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your test due to COVID-19, please contact the Test Administration Support line directly.
It is recommended that the admission ticket is presented during check-in, but is it not required...
The Test Center Administrator initiates the process of the Proctor Agreement via the Member Access Portal.
Unfortunately, no you cannot host a Standard test date on any other date than what is scheduled.
To change the capacity, please contact the Test Administration Support line directly.
For U.S. residents, it is required that you provide the SSN to prevent payment delays if you are eligible to receive honoraria.
There are 4 major requirements to be an SSAT Proctor.
No, 'walk-ins' are not permitted.
Proctors in and out of the U.S. have different payment methods. Click here for more details.
Proctors are required to read the Test Administration Manual and watch the Proctor Training video...
Test begins at 9 a.m. local time and the length of the test depends on the student's exam level...
If you need to cancel your test due to inclement weather, we ask you to follow the weather related cancellation steps provided by the Test Administration Manual.
Test administrators do not need to complete a proctor agreement if proctoring, unless they are receiving honoraria...
No, a proctor is not required to be a faculty member.
Honoraria rates are based on the number of students registered. Click here for more details.
If the sickness occurs during testing, contact the parent or legal guardian listed on the roster to notify them to report to the Test Center to pick up the student.
There is no limit on how many batch registration templates you can upload to an individual test.
Yes, but testing accommodations must be approved prior to batch registering the student. Click to learn more.
The two different types of Flex tests are Open Flex and Closed Flex...
No. You may only administer the Flex test at the Test Center location approved by EMA...
To check on your order for test materials, please call 609-527-3877 or email testgroup@enrollment.org...
