SSAT Montreal
brought to you by Genesis Tutoring
Montreal’s in-person and online solution for SSAT prep. We prepare students for prep school admissions through strategic SSAT tutoring, admissions consulting and personalized study plans.
How to Register for the SSAT and Avoid Extra Fees
Hi! I realize that signing up for the SSAT can be logistically confusing. A lot of optional payments are pre-selected for you, so it’s important to be aware of what you’re accepting, and actively uncheck what you don’t want to pay for. This guide will take you through every step of the process. If you’d […]
Submitting the Right Graded Essay for Prep Schools
Application portals like Gateway to Prep School and the SAO usually require students to submit a graded essay. The portals do not give students much guidance on what type of essay to submit. Here are some guidelines to follow. Criteria for Your Essay The quality of your writing is more important the the grade In […]
How to Improve Your SSAT Scores Without Retesting
If you are out of time or cannot re-take the SSAT, here are some ways to boost your SSAT score without retesting: Ultimately, the most straightforward way to improve your SSAT is to practice consistently or get tutored. There are also other meaningful ways to improve your application outside of the SSAT below. If you […]
How to Create a Strong Prep School Application Without the SSAT
The SSAT improves your application. If you choose to not submit your scores, you are putting yourself at a disadvantage compared to students who did. To combat this, applicants who are missing the SSAT should find other ways to make their application stand out. This can be particularly challenging for athletes whose application profiles lack […]
What to Bring on SSAT Test Day
Here is a list of what to bring to in person tests, and online tests taking at home. This list is for people who are not approved for special accommodations. If you feel like you need access to some of the prohibited items due to a disability, I would encourage you to apply for accommodations. […]
Is a Week Enough Time to Prepare for the SSAT?
No, a week is generally not enough time to prepare. However, it is enough time to make improvements towards your score. Each school has different expectations and minimum requirements for the SSAT. When schools look at your SSAT scores, they are not looking at how many points you got right, but rather, how well you […]
FAQ
One-on-one tutoring for standardized tests ranges from 80-100$/h CAD. We also offer bring a friend and group rates.
All our rates already include applicable taxes, or are tax exempt.
Learn about how we do SSAT Tutoring here.No, you may schedule as needed. However, you are welcome to schedule a recurring session so that your preferred time slot is guaranteed each week.
Sessions are held at the Genesis Tutoring centre in Pointe-Claire, or online. See our centre here.
House-calls for certain services are offered during the off-season (March - August). Availability is limited and subject to a travel fee.
We require 36 hours of notice for changes to your session.
You can view or pay your balance anytime through the portal.
We accept Visa/Mastercard, e-transfer and cash.
We send out invoices every Monday for the week the week that has passed.
Yes, we have bilingual tutors who can tutor courses that are in English or French. We also tutor English and French as subjects (elementary to university).
Click here for a breakdown of the test structure, scoring system and study expectations.