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SSAT Flex Testing
Our new testing location is: 1201 West Peachtree, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30309
Academics Plus is proud to serve as an official SSAT Flex Testing site to students who may benefit from a smaller testing environment. Flex testing is offered Monday-Friday mornings. A student does not need to have a diagnosed disability or formal accommodations, such as an IEP, in order to qualify for Flex testing. Many students benefit from a more individualized, supportive environment. Flex testing scores are viewed the same as traditional SSAT scores by each school.
To schedule a Flex Test:
Click the link above to schedule a date for your child's SSAT to be administered at Academics Plus.
Once a test date is confirmed, one of our team members will email you with an access code to register with our testing facility. This email will also include test day instructions, so both you and your child know what to expect. Please note that SSAT charges an additional fee for test registration. We are not able to waive any fees, as this is a fee they charge for the grading/scoring of the test.
Elementary: $169, Middle/Upper $269.Once you receive the email with your access code, please go to www.ssat.org to register. Our test center code is 0113.
If you are requesting accommodations for your child, such as extended time or use of a laptop for the writing portion, you must get the approval from SSAT at least two weeks before the scheduled test date. In order to request accommodations, you must download the Special Accommodations form from the SSAT website and then have your child’s current school complete the form and send it directly to SSAT. You are responsible for providing the accommodations for your child.
After your child completes the test, we will mail it directly to SSAT. You may request to have the scores emailed when you register; however, SSAT charges an additional fee for this service. According to the SSAT website, tests take approximately 10-14 days to be scored by their team.
Please note: our office does not receive a copy of the scores, and we are not responsible for scores being submitted to schools.
If you have additional questions, please see the FAQs below or call our office to speak with a team member directly at 404-816-0708. We look forward to serving your family this admissions season!
Frequently Asked Questions
How often can I take the Flex test? The Flex test can be taken once per academic year (August 1st-July 31st of the following year).
When will I receive my scores? Our team will mail out your child’s scores on the same day they test (we are lucky enough to have a FedEx location in our building, making shipping quick and easy!). Your child’s test will take up to 2 business days to arrive at the SSAT office. SSAT policy states that they will then score your child’s test within 10-14 days. Our office is not responsible for the testing scores.
What happens if we need to reschedule our Flex Test appointment due to illness, inclement weather, etc.? We are committed to providing a safe and healthy testing environment for your child. For that reason, if your student has had a fever, flu-like symptoms or a stomach virus within 48 hours prior to testing, please call and we will help you reschedule your child's test date. If your student arrives at our office and shows symptoms of being ill, we will ask you to take your child home and reschedule the test for a later date. We charge a $100 rescheduling fee, as we will have to schedule a new proctor for your test.
Can I get a refund for a Flex Test appointment if I change my mind? We do not offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule your appointment, please call our office and we would be happy to accommodate you. We charge a $100 rescheduling fee.
If I add the list of schools I’m applying to when I register for the test date, will the scores be automatically sent? Yes. If you prefer to see all of your child’s scores before they are sent to schools, you can go back and add school recipients at a later date.
Do you offer tutoring for the SSAT?
We do not offer tutoring for the SSAT.
My child qualifies for accommodations and I plan to submit the request for accommodations when I register for the SSAT. What accommodations are you able to provide in the testing center?
Academics Plus is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities receive all necessary and reasonable testing accommodations when taking the SSAT. If you feel your student may be eligible to receive testing accommodations when taking the SSAT, please submit your application on the SSAT website as soon as possible. Many of our students have found that it can take up to two (2) weeks for the review and processing of your child’s request for testing accommodations. You are required to provide all of the items your child is approved to use.
Accommodations that your child may qualify for include:
50% Extra Time (1.5x)
Answer Directly in Test Book
Calculator (4-function only; May contain %, √, +/-, M-, M+, and MRC)
Laptop with Spell Check for Writing Sample (Cannot be used during other sections)
Highlighter
Ruler
Graph Paper
Small Group Setting (10 or fewer students in room)
Prescription Medication with Water (Must be self-administered and in original prescription bottle)
We are not able to accomodate readers or scribes at this time due to the testing environment.
Reader (Provided by family; student will test individually)
Scribe (Provided by family; student will test individually)
Use of Gel Overlays
If my child is approved to use a laptop on the writing sample, do you provide this for us?
No. You are responsible for providing the laptop that your child will use to take the test. You must bring a blank flash drive or CD for the writing sample to be uploaded to, which you will not get back. The laptop must have Word processor, Pages, or another program for your child to type on. Your child may NOT access the internet or use any internet-based applications such as Google Docs.
If my child takes the SSAT with accommodations, will the school be notified?
No. SSAT score reports do NOT provide any notification that your student was provided testing accommodations.