<p>karategirl2005 - </p>
<p>Hate to say it, but you’re like to get many more responses to this question in the main thread (and we respond to questions there also!) . . . but, my response, in a nutshell:</p>
<p>Yes, it’s helpful to get an SSAT-specific study guide. The SSAT is, well, different, and even though knowing math and vocab puts you way ahead of the game, you’re more likely to stumble if you aren’t familiar with the types of questions on the SSAT and the format of the test.</p>
<p>The study guide does not have to be new. A guide from 2005 should serve you just as well as the brand new edition just put out this year. And, in all likelihood, the practice tests at the back of the book will still be the same! So grab an older edition cheap on the internet - just make sure (before you buy) that the practice tests in the back are unmarked.</p>
<p>As for publisher, my son preferred Princeton Review . . . but I honestly don’t think it makes much difference.</p>
<p>Want more info? Do an advanced search in the main forum for older thread titles containing the word “SSAT”. Or if that doesn’t work, just go back about a year and take a look. There are several very long threads on the topic.</p>