SSAT Prep That Builds Real Skills — Not Just Test Tricks
Personalized SSAT preparation for Verbal, Quantitative, Reading, and Writing — with targeted practice, AI feedback, and progress tracking that helps students improve with confidence.
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Designed for All SSAT Levels
Whether your child needs comprehensive prep or targeted support in a specific area, StudyShark adapts to their level and goals.
Elementary Level
Grades 3-4
For students applying to grades 4-5
Middle Level
Grades 5-7
For students applying to grades 6-8
Upper Level
Grades 8-11
For students applying to grades 9-12
Practice What Actually Appears on the SSAT
StudyShark aligns practice to all major SSAT sections.
Verbal (Synonyms)
- Vocabulary breadth
- Word meaning
- Context clues
Sample question:
""Meticulous" most nearly means..."
Verbal (Analogies)
- Word relationships
- Logic patterns
- Category matching
Sample question:
"Painter is to brush as writer is to..."
Quantitative (Math)
- Arithmetic & algebra
- Geometry basics
- Word problems
Sample question:
"If 2x + 5 = 13, what is the value of x?"
Reading Comprehension
- Fiction & nonfiction
- Main idea & inference
- Tone & author purpose
Sample question:
"The passage suggests that the author believes..."
Writing Sample
- Creative prompts
- Essay prompts
- Clear structure
Sample question:
"If you could change one thing about your school..."
How SSAT Prep Works
A structured approach that builds skills and confidence.
A Plan That Fits Your Schedule and Your Goals
Create a study plan based on SSAT level (Elementary / Middle / Upper), target test date, practice days per week, and session length or question goals.
StudyShark balances all SSAT sections automatically so nothing is ignored.
Focus on Weak Areas — Without Losing Balance
Students practice section-specific question sets, timed or untimed sessions, mixed review for retention, and skill-focused drills like analogies and synonyms.
No random practice — everything is intentional.
Learn From Every Question
StudyShark provides step-by-step math explanations, analogy relationship breakdowns, reading comprehension strategies, vocabulary usage feedback, and writing sample guidance.
Students learn how to think, not just what to answer.
Identify the relationship: Painter uses a brush
This is a "tool" relationship
Writer uses a pen to write
Answer: Pen
See Progress Over Time
Track accuracy by SSAT section, improvement trends, strengths and weak spots, and study plan completion.
Parents and students always know where things stand.
Everything You Need for SSAT Success
Math Trainer
Topic-based SSAT math practice
Reading Coach
Passage analysis skills
Vocabulary Builder
Synonyms + analogies focus
Essay Coach
Writing sample feedback
Full Practice Tests
Build endurance and pacing
Vocabulary Is Key to SSAT Verbal Success
The SSAT Verbal section tests synonyms and analogies heavily. Our vocabulary builder helps your child master the words and relationships they'll see on test day.
- 1,400+ SSAT-relevant words
- Synonym matching practice
- Analogy relationship drills
- Spaced repetition for long-term retention
- 6 engaging vocabulary games
Definition: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically
Analogy practice:
Pragmatic : Practical :: Idealistic : ?
How StudyShark Helps Students & Parents
For Students
- Clear daily tasks
- Confidence through understanding
- Less overwhelm
For Parents
- Visibility into progress
- Assurance practice is aligned
- No need to micromanage
Built for Understanding, Not Just Scores
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