Advantage Testing SSAT Q&A

Yes, the SSAT includes an unscored essay. The essay will be the first section of your test (Upper and Middle Levels), and you will have 25 minutes to complete it (with standard timing). On the Elementary Level SSAT, the Essay is the last section, and it is allotted 15 minutes (with standard timing). Your essay is sent to the schools to which you apply as evidence of your ability to write in a timed setting.