At-Home Testing.
Same SSAT.

• You must be physically located in the US, Canada, or a US territory on test day.
• You may test at your home or other location that meets all other requirements.
• The room must be quiet and free from distractions.
• Except during check-in where a parent/guardian is recommended to assist, only the test taker is allowed in the room.
• All Prohibited Items must be removed from the testing room.  Additional monitors, screens, or objects that the proctor deems may provide an advantage or impact testing will need to be removed or covered. Proctors have the sole discretion to determine if other items not listed must be covered or removed.
• You must be seated at a desk, table or similar work surface.  You may not be seated on a floor, bed, or have your computer in your lap.
• Except for scrap paper, a pencil, water (details below), and any applicable and approved accommodations items, you should have a ‘clean desk’ with no additional items on, under, or immediately next to your computer area.

• While there is no specific dress code, students must wear clothing appropriate for an academic setting. Swimsuits, overly revealing clothing, or clothing with offensive or explicit content is prohibited. Proctors have final discreton about what is appropriate.

• Parents/guardians must remain available in a nearby room throughout testing.
• While not required, it is recommended that a parent/guardian be in the room during the check-in process to assist.
  
  • The parent/guardian can complete the check-in, including the room scan, but just remember to take a selfie of the student and not the parent when prompted.

• COMING SOON: THE SYSTEM CHECK LINK WILL BE AVAILABLE HERE IN EARLY OCTOBER
  
  • The system check verified basic system capabilities.
• Internet - Your network speed should be at least:
  
  • 15+Mbps download
  • 3+Mbps upload
  • Consider using a free tool such as speedtest.net to check your internet.
• Primary Testing Device
  
  • Your device should be plugged into power throughout testing.
  • We recommend you do NOT use a work or company device as you may not have the access needed to install necessary software, security or firewalls may block testing, and/or integrated VPNs or networks may prevent your location from being determined.
  • The following devices are supported.  Pay attention to the specific system requirements:

• Second Camera Device
  
  • You must have a second camera device.  The following devices are supported:
  • iPhone or iPad running iOS 16.
  • Android Phone or tablet running Android 9+ (Pie)
  • You will need a way to prop up your phone and point it at your hands, keyboard, and monitor during testing (a stand, mount, case or object other than a prohibited item is fine).
  • Your device should be plugged into power throughout testing.

• Plan to launch your test 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled time.
  
  • Your test session is guaranteed until 15 minutes after your scheduled time.
  • After this period, testing may or may not be possible based upon availability at the sole discretion of E3n staff.

• To launch the test, DOWNLOAD and RUN [THE LINK WILL BE AVAILABLE HERE IN EARLY OCTOBER] the Testing App on the Primary Testing Device, however, this time click start test.

• Follow the prompts on both of your devices to complete checkin and start testing.

• Enter your session number, registration ID, and last name.
  
  • These are listed on your test under "My Tests" in your account.

The following steps are provided to know what to expect, but know that the process walks you through it step-by-step. Depending upon your device, you may need to hold your Second Camera Device vertically or horizontally during some steps.

• Follow the steps to check your speakers, microphone, and camera just like you did in practice checkin.
• Take a picture of the QR code to download and install the Second Camera Device App
  • You can also download the Remote Proctor Connect app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. (It is the Remote Proctor Connect app from (ITS) Internet Testing.
  • If you completed practice check-in previously with this device, it will simply open the App.

• Enter the mobile code from your Primary Testing Device on your Second Camera Device. Be sure to type the dash.
• Once connected, confirm your identity.
• Confirm your devices are both plugged in and charging.
• On your Second Camera Device, select which camera will be used and click next.
• Use your Second Camera Device to scan the QR code on the screen.
• Click next on your Primary Testing Device.
• Use the Primary Testing Device to take a selfie (of the student).
• Click Start Room Scan on your Primary Testing Device.
• Point your Secondary Camera Device at the QR code on the screen and then rotate to the left in a complete circle until you are pointed back and the QR code again.
• Wait patienty as you are then transferred to a checkin specialist who will chat with you and help with any issues and start the test when everything is ready. A checkin specialist may:
  
  • Ask you to remove or cover items in the room.
  • Check that you have no electronics, watches, or earbuds or ask to check your glasses for recording devices.

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One of the best ways to prevent to decrease stress on test day is to become familiar with the test interface. Check out this FAQ that details the SSAT at Home interface.

• Consider having the parent/guardian complete check-in to decrease stress for the student.
• Do not schedule multiple students at the same time. This can impact internet bandwidth and be stressful if each student requires the parent/guardian at the same time.
• Limit internet usage for others on your network during testing. It is especially important to ensure others are not streaming video or gaming during testing as that can cause impacts.
• Remember that students can end each section early, however, once a section is ended, students can't return to it.

• Problems? Questions?
  
  • If you are connected, simpy raise your hand or chat your proctor with any questions or concerns.
  • Parents/guardians should be available on the phone they indicated during registration in case proctoring staff need to contact them.
• Connection issues
  
  • If your Wifi or local internet slows, a proctor may pause your test. If so, know that the timer has stopped and you are NOT losing time.
    
    • If very brief, testing will restart without any additional steps.
    • For full disconnections, you will have to go through a check-in process again. If so, know that the timer has stopped and you are NOT losing time.
• Common Fixes
  
  • Clear cache, cookies, and history on Primary Testing Device.
  • Close all background programs including firewalls, antivirus software, and parental controls.
• Incomplete Tests
  
  • We understand that on occasion, something may happen with Wifi or you may encounter technical issues that prevent testing from being completed. For that reason, if you launch the SSAT at Home on time (no later than 15 after your scheduled test time) and you do not have a scorable test, you will be provided a free retest. Contact info@ssat.org to request validation and a free retest.
  • This retest opportunity is valid only for the current testing year (August through July).
  • If we have no record that you initiated the test within 15-minutes of your scheduled test time, you will not be provided a free retest opportunity.
  • No refunds will be made available.