The SSAT questions are divided into four scored sections and one (unscored) Essay prompt located in the Writing Sample section.
| Test Section | Questions | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Sample | 1 (unscored) prompt | 25 minutes | Topic statement which you will be asked to respond to (support or argue), using specific examples from personal experience, current events, history or literature |
| Quantitative (Math) | 25 multiple choice | 30 minutes | Number Concepts and Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis, Probability |
| Reading | 40 multiple choice (7 passages) | 40 minutes | Main Ideas, Details, Inferences, Word Meanings, Author’s Purpose and Tone, Opinions and Arguments, Predictions |
| Verbal | 60 multiple choice (30 synonyms and 30 analogies) | 30 minutes | Vocabulary, Verbal Reasoning, Ability to Relate Ideas Logically |
| Quantitative (Math) | 25 multiple-choice | 30 minutes | Number Concepts and Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis, Probability |
| Experimental | 16–20 multiple choice | 30 minutes | Verbal, Reading, and Quantitative-style questions |