Getting Your Scores
To get a student’s scores, log into either the parent/guardian account or the student account.
Remember: While students can log in and see their scores on their student account, only the parent/guardian account can be used to send scores!
Tip: If you will send scores to recipients immediately after viewing them, log in as the parent/guardian.
In either account, click on the Check Scores button.
You’ll be able to see an entry for each test taken and for which you have scores.
To see more information, click the plus sign to expand that test.
Click on View Score Report to view a PDF of the full score report that you can open and save for your records.
You can also click View Writing Sample if it has been purchased.
NOTE: SSAT customer service representatives do not have access to student scores.
When Do Schools Get My Scores?
Most scores are released to schools approximately two weeks after we receive the completed test materials in our offices. Be sure to test early enough in the year so that schools will receive your scores by their application deadlines. During the busiest testing months (November-January), it is likely that scoring will require the full two weeks. At other times, scores may be released earlier. If a school is designated as a score recipient before scores are released, the school will receive scores before they are available to the student.
When Do I Get My Scores?
Scores are released to students online (and by mail or FedEx for an additional fee) within two weeks of our receipt of the completed test materials. Allow an additional week for delivery of paper score reports by U.S. first class mail (delivery time varies). Scores are not released by phone. During the busiest testing months (November-January), it is likely that scoring will require the full two weeks. At other times, scores may be released earlier. Please do not contact us before this time to inquire as to score status.
Want to Know Exactly When Your Scores Are Ready?
Score alerts are available via email or text for an additional fee (see fees below). Note: This is not a rush scoring service; scores will still be released on the common release date. Order score alerts via the parent SSAT account.
Notes:
- 2019-20 scores are available approximately 2 weeks following the test. See information below on services available for release notifications.
- 2018-19 scores will remain available to see and/or send to schools until 7/31/20
Score Services
There are a variety of options for students and families to access SSAT scores. These services may be viewed and ordered directly through the parent SSAT account.
Online Score Reporting - Free
Use the parent SSAT account to send scores to schools, including adding and/or cancelling scores (cancellations must be requested prior to score release).
Mail Delivery of Score Report - $25
Allow additional time for delivery; scores are mailed to your home address only - they cannot be mailed to schools.
FedEx Delivery of Score Report - $35 (U.S./Canada) / $65 (International)
Allow additional time for delivery; scores will be sent to your home address only - they cannot be FedEx delivered to schools
Score Alert (text or email): $15
Notification via text or email when scores are released. With this alert, you will receive a text or email that includes basic score information the moment it is available! For the full score report, access your account online. This is not a rush scoring service; scores will still be released on the common release date.
Writing Sample (Middle and Upper Level SSATs) - $20
A student's SSAT writing sample is released only to schools to which the score report is sent. For an additional $20 fee, the student's writing sample will also be made available to the student/family online via the parent SSAT account.
NOTE: Not available for the Elementary Level SSAT.
Hand Scoring - $60
If you are concerned about the accuracy of the computerized scoring or the possibility of student mis-bubbling, you may request that the answer sheet be reviewed by hand. This service can be ordered online through the parent's SSAT account. Please note that it has been our experience that few, if any, hand scores result in a score change.
The SSAT is an undisclosed test; consequently, hand scoring service will not provide you with the actual questions or answers from the test. However, in the event that scores change as a result of hand scoring, revised scores will be uploaded to your account and all requested score recipients. If no change occurs, we will send a letter to that effect. Please allow up to one month for hand scoring results. Tests may only be hand scored within the academic testing year in which they were taken (August 1 - July 31).
Rescore (Middle and Upper Level SSATs) - $25
If your child took the wrong level Middle or Upper Level SSAT (was scored at the wrong grade), you may ask to have the test re-scored to more accurately reflect your child's abilities. To request a rescore to a different grade level, please order online through the parent SSAT account. Please allow up to two weeks for rescoring. Tests may only be rescored within the academic testing year in which they were taken (August 1 - July 31).
Please note: Once a rescore has been ordered, the original (invalid) score report will be deleted. Rescoring can be performed on Middle Level tests for grades 5-7 only, and on Upper Level for grades 8-11 only. Tests will not be rescored between grade levels 7 and 8. The Elementary Level test cannot be rescored.
Important information regarding scores:
- Scores are available online via the SSAT account within two weeks following receipt of testing materials.
- Score recipients may be designated at registration, or you may wait until you have received scores to select recipient schools.
- Score recipients may be added and removed free of charge using your SSAT account. Score recipient removal must be completed prior to score release.
