Admission Process
All applicants MUST take the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) AND complete the UTS application online at the SSAT website. There is a $116 test registration fee for the SSAT and a $100 application fee.
Candidates will usually take either a Regional Flex Test or the National SSAT Test. We consider them exactly the same for the purpose of admission.
Candidates will be selected for stage 2 based on their SSAT results. For grade 7, stage 2 includes an interview and additional testing (mathematics and English). For grades 9, 10 and 11, stage 2 involves an interview and the submission of teacher-evaluated samples of math and English work, in addition to the recommendations already submitted with their application.
Our SSAT cut-off marks fluctuate each year. As a general guideline: in the past two years the cut-off for grade 7 has been between 1940 and 1990 (gender dependent); and in the past two years the low-score for grade 9 has been above 2100, with a typical average of over 2200. Cutt-offs for grade 10 and 11 depend very much on the size of the applicant pool with no mark under 2000 given consideration.
For more information about SSAT scores please visit: http://www.ssat.org/ssat/info/How+to+Read+Scores
Test Registration and Application
Regional Flex: www.ssat.org/ontario
National:http://www.ssat.org
UTS Application: http://www.ssat.org/membersearch/info/member/7855
Test Preparation
While UTS does not endorse any specific method of preparing for the SSAT, some prep work is recommended in order to ensure the applicant is comfortable and familiar with the SSAT process, format and the type of questions. Preparation options vary both in price and form. There are a variety of SSAT guides available from major bookstores, SSAT itself produces its own prep book, and there are a variety of tutoring services. At this time, there is no evidence that one method is more effective than another - and a great deal depends on the individual learning style of your student.
Fee Waivers for the SSAT Test
A limited number of SSAT fee waivers are available to eligible applicants through the Admissions Office. These waivers cover ONLY National tests, not the Flex tests offered by the Ontario Consortium (Regional Flex). For additional information please contact Kristine Maitland, the Admissions Officer, at 416-946-7995 or info@utschools.ca
