At this time, EMA cannot confirm when SSAT Flex testing will resume; however, we are continuing to carefully monitor health advisories and state and local restrictions. Until we determine, based on these guidelines, that Flex testing can resume safely, we encourage our consultant members to have their students take the SSAT at Home.

Given test security considerations, there may be restrictions related to the SSAT at Home.  We are working with our Country Master Distributors, who administer the SSAT in select countries, including China, to understand testing opportunities going forward.

At this time, EMA is closely monitoring advice and guidelines from the CDC and local authorities and has not made any decisions regarding changes to future testing, aside from offering the SSAT at Home to support members and families with a solution that doesn't require in-person testing.

The SSAT at Home is the same form and length as the paper-based test, which is roughly three hours in length including break. Extra time will be required for check-in, however, the ungraded experimental section at the end of the test will be removed to save time.

If you are interested in working as a remote proctor for the SSAT at Home, please complete the Proctor form to add your name to our list of proctors.

We will start working with schools and families who previously had registered but were unable to test due to COVID-19 restrictions. Once we have supported those families, we will open seats to other students on a first come, first served basis.

Currently, test administrators and proctors will not automatically become support staff for the SSAT at Home. As the role, responsibilities, and requirements of working on a remote, digital assessment are vastly different, we will need to focus on selecting support staff who have the needed skills. In addition to technical skills, familiarity with the SSAT and proctoring are certainly a plus for prospects. If you are interested in working as a remote proctor for the SSAT at Home, please complete the Proctor form to add your name to our list of proctors.

At this time, we cannot confirm when SSAT Flex testing will resume. EMA has suspended SSAT Flex testing until at least May 31, 2020, following an original suspension until April 15, 2020. EMA continues to carefully monitor health advisories and state and local restrictions to determine when Flex testing can resume safely. We will be in touch with members and impacted families with updates as soon as possible.

Given the continued uncertainty, EMA has been working hard to offer a solution to help members and families that doesn't require in-person testing. That solution is the SSAT at Home. This ability to support future testing in expanded ways, such as expanded access in remote areas and in response to unexpected emergencies, is key. That is why we announced the SSAT at Home as a permanent solution.

For students registered or registering for a test by July 31, 2020, the test fees will be the same as the paper-based SSAT and fee waivers can be used for the SSAT at Home. EMA remains committed to ensuring that our test fees are also accessible for the 2020-21 test season.

The SSAT at Home is the same standardized test as the SSAT but is delivered digitally via a secure web application to test takers from the convenience of their homes using remote proctors, artificial intelligence, and data forensics.

Options to sign up for the SSAT at Home will be available through the registration process. When a parent or guardian signs into their account, they will be able to register for any available test seats.

Remote proctors will be available to assist students throughout testing. If any connection issues arise, the proctor will work with the student to get back online and continue the test. EMA will work with students if they experience a technology issue that prevents the completion of testing.

The SSAT at Home increases test availability and options to families.

PCs or Macs (laptops or desktops) with broadband internet and webcam capabilities can be used for home testing. Cell phones and tablets are not supported.
 Options will be made available to students who do not have access to computers.

Currently, the SSAT at Home is only offered in English.

The SSAT at Home will be offered on specific test administration dates and times, which will be posted through the registration process.

EMA will support students requiring testing accommodations just as with the paper-based SSAT.

The SSAT will be conducted with live, remote proctors; artificial intelligence (AI); and data forensics, such as facial recognition technology and video recording. Proctors will check the student's identity and monitor activity for any suspicious behavior. The AI will flag any possibilities for cheating, including but not limited to opening additional browser windows and running other software.

No. This is still the SSAT.  The scoring process and score scale will be exactly the same.

The SSAT at Home will have limited test administrations available in spring and summer 2020 in order to help families still looking to apply to independent schools. It will become a permanent test option starting in fall 2020.

SSAT at Home scores will be sent to both families and schools and posted in the same manner as the paper-based SSAT. Typically, scores will be released to schools (those indicated during the registration process) three business days after testing and released to families the following day.

The SSAT at Home is the same as the SSAT paper-based test but is delivered digitally via a secure web application to test takers from the convenience of their homes using remote proctors, artificial intelligence, and data forensics.

At EMA, we are committed to supporting our members and families by offering innovative products and services, as well as supporting them with flexible, convenient, and safe, digital test options. The SSAT at Home allows families a solution to test during the COVID-19 pandemic or any other world health situation that would prevent them from testing in a test center.

The SSAT at Home is the same standardized test as the SSAT but is delivered digitally via a secure web application to test takers from the convenience of their homes using remote proctors, artificial intelligence, and data forensics.