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Luxembourg families seeking to secure a spot for their child at a competitive US private or boarding school understand the importance of a strong SSAT score. At Cardinal Education, we specialize in providing personalized, one-on-one SSAT test prep designed specifically for students in Luxembourg. Our expert tutors and proven methodology give your child the tools, confidence, and strategies they need to excel on the SSAT and stand out in the highly selective admissions process.
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The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) is a critical component of the application for most elite US boarding schools and private schools. A high SSAT score can be the key that unlocks the door to a world-class education. For Luxembourg students, a strong score demonstrates academic readiness and a firm grasp of the English language, reassuring admissions officers that your child will thrive in an American academic environment.
Many of the top US boarding schools, such as Phillips Exeter Academy and Phillips Academy Andover, often look for scores in the 90th percentile or higher. Our SSAT prep program is designed to help your child reach and even surpass these competitive benchmarks.
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Families from Luxembourg applying to U.S. private schools can prepare for the SSAT through online tutoring. Some families don’t feel comfortable with this setup, but many families successfully navigate this process every year! The key is to look for test prep tutors with good reputation and high success rates. Cardinal Education has been working with international families on private school admissions remotely for 20 years. We have mastered the online realm long before the pandemic, and we are considered experts by the most sophisticated families worldwide.
Online tutoring offers incredible flexibility, allowing your child to connect with expert educators regardless of the time difference, right from the comfort of your home in Luxembourg. Consistent practice, reviewing mistakes thoroughly, and getting familiar with test-taking strategies like time management and strategic guessing are all crucial components of successful preparation.
Unfortunately, there are no listed SSAT testing centers in Luxembourg. SSAT at Home is available only for families in the United States, U.S. territories, and Canada. However you can visit the Prometric Testing Center in Luxembourg that offers a computer-based version of the SSAT.
65 Avenue De La Gare
8th Floor, Right Door
Luxembourg, Luxembourg 1611
The Prometric SSAT is a computer-based version of the SSAT offered at authorized Prometric test centers around the world. It follows the same format, content, timing, and scoring as the paper-based test, but is taken on a secure computer in a monitored testing environment.
When it comes to SSAT scores for US boarding schools, it’s less about a single “passing” score and more about percentile rankings. A “good” SSAT score is generally one that places your child competitively within the applicant pool of their target schools. For the most selective US boarding schools, such as Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, or Groton School, you should be aiming for 95th-99th percentile scores. This is also true for other elite institutions. While a score below this range doesn’t automatically disqualify an applicant, aiming for the highest percentile possible significantly strengthens your child’s application. Remember, the SSAT is just one piece of the puzzle; schools also consider academic transcripts, extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendations. However, a strong SSAT score can certainly make your child’s application stand out in a competitive international pool.
This is a very common and important question for families applying to US boarding schools, as many institutions accept both the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) and the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination). The first step is always to check the specific requirements of the schools your child is applying to, as some might prefer one over the other, or only accept one. If your target schools are flexible, then understanding the differences between the two tests can help you decide which one might better highlight your child’s strengths.
The SSAT and ISEE cover similar core academic areas: verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, and mathematics. However, they differ in their question formats and scoring. The SSAT’s verbal section includes synonyms and analogies, which can require a broader vocabulary knowledge without much context. It also has a guessing penalty, meaning points are deducted for incorrect answers, so strategic guessing is crucial.
The ISEE, on the other hand, features synonyms and sentence completions in its verbal section, often allowing for more context clues. Crucially, the ISEE does not have a guessing penalty, so students are encouraged to answer every question.
In terms of math, the ISEE often includes a “Quantitative Reasoning” section with unique question types like quantitative comparisons, which can be different from standard school math problems. The SSAT’s math sections tend to be more straightforward problem-solving. Some students find the SSAT’s math more abstract, while the ISEE’s math can extend to slightly more advanced topics for upper levels.
Ultimately, if your child excels in vocabulary and strategic thinking under a guessing penalty, the SSAT might be a better fit. If they are strong in math and prefer to answer every question without penalty, the ISEE could be more advantageous. Taking a diagnostic practice test for both can often provide the clearest indication of which exam suits your child best.
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