EMA’s goal throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been to increase testing access without compromising the safety of test-takers or test center staff. This meant adapting operations across all areas, including the testing accommodations program. 

It is important for all families to review the subtle differences between the traditional paper-based SSAT, computer-based testing with Prometric, and SSAT At-Home testing options. We also highly recommend that families still complete an online application requesting any paper-based testing accommodations, regardless of which testing option is selected.

It is the family’s responsibility to provide all equipment, materials, and personnel necessary to support a student’s approved accommodations on test day for all computer-based AND paper-based SSAT administrations.

This policy is focused on minimizing stress for the student on test day, and giving them the ability to work with individuals and equipment with which they are comfortable and familiar.If you have any concerns about your family’s ability to provide anything needed for your student to successfully complete testing, please contact EMA immediately, and well in advance of your scheduled test date, at ta@enrollment.org.

Students requiring accommodations when completing the SSAT must apply and get approved for their accommodations prior to registering for testing. Please be advised that SSAT standard test registrations close two weeks before each test date, and the amount of reviewal time for accommodation applications varies depending on the nature of each request. As a result, it's best to start this process as early as possible to provide adequate time for review and approval in advance of your student's desired test dates. 

• Depending on your student’s accommodation request, you may be required to submit documentation, which can greatly impact an application’s approval timeline. When applying for accommodations, the form will advise if documentation is required.
• Your student’s testing accommodations must be approved before registering for an SSAT with testing accommodations.
• Students only need to be approved for testing accommodations once per testing year (August 1 to July 31). Indicate your student’s need for testing accommodations each time you register for testing.