Mulgrave uses the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) as part of their Admissions process for new applicants for the Upper School. There are two levels of the SSAT.  Mulgrave will be using the SSAT Lower Level for students applying for grades 7 and 8, and the SSAT Upper Level for students applying for grades 9 through 11. 

The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) consists of two parts: a brief essay and a 3 multiple choice aptitude tests which measure your ability to solve mathematic problems, to use language, and to comprehend what you read.

The test is timed and divided into sections.

1. The Writing Sample portion of the test includes one topic statement which you will be asked to support or argue, using specific examples from personal experience, current events, history or literature. This portion is not scored by SSAT and a copy of the writing samples is not included with the report sent to students.
2. The Quantitative (Math) portion of the test consists of two sections of 25 questions each. You will be required to do math computation similar to what you do in school or what is useful in everyday life.
3. The Verbal portion consists of 30 synonym and 30 analogy questions.
4. The Reading Comprehension portion includes 40 questions based on about 7 reading passages. These questions measure your ability to read quickly and comprehend what you read.

Please refer to http://www.ssat.org/flex  for test locations to suit you. Please note that in order for applicants to be considered for admission, families must request that the SSAT score be sent directly to the school. When registering for the test, please enter the Score Recipient Code of 5263 for Mulgrave School.

Application Process: 

The following documents should be forwarded to the Admissions office: 

• A recent passport photo
• Completed Teacher Observation form from the applicant’s school.  CLICK HERE to download (must be submitted with application form)
• A signed waiver that allows Mulgrave School to contact the student's previous school and obtain any records that may be relevant to the current application CLICK HERE to download, (must be submitted with application form)
• Copy of applicant’s birth certificate

International Students are required to also provide the following:

•  Completed International Student Application Form. CLICK HERE to download the form 
• A  reference from an English teacher that has taught the student recently, stating the ability, strengths and weaknesses in English
• Translated and notarized copies of the previous year's Report Cards as well as a copy of the most recent Report Card

The following factors are used in consideration for admission:

• Determining that the school can meet the child’s learning needs
• Parental understanding and support of Mulgrave School’s philosophy and practices
• Skill sets
• Parent and student interviews

Selection Process:

Once the selection process has taken place, all candidates will be contacted by the Admissions Office in writing.

The Admissions Office reserves the right to request any additional information before a decision for admission is made. Providing false or incomplete information on application for admission may result in a denial of entry or revocation of enrolment.

ALL APPLICANTS FOR ENTRY TO GRADES 7 TO 11
MUST WRITE THE SSAT

Testing dates and deadlines appear below:

November 24, 2007

January 26, 2008

Test registration must be faxed or postmarked directly to the SSATB by the registration deadline. Please note that in order for applicants to be considered for admission, families must request that the SSAT score be sent directly to the school. When registering for the test, please enter the Score Recipient Code of 5263 for Mulgrave School. The on-line address is http://www.ssat.org/).

For more information please contact the Admissions Office.

For further information regarding test preparation view www.ssat.test.com  http://www.prepskills.com/

IMPORTANT:  The Admissions Committee meets to issue most of its offers of acceptance immediately following the January Test Date.