Does Seattle Academy require standardized testing?

Good news for test-averse families: Seattle Academy does not require standardized testing like the ISEE or SSAT as part of the admissions process. That’s right, no sharpening number two pencils or practicing how to fill in bubbles just right. SAAS takes a more holistic and personal approach, looking closely at teacher evaluations, student essays, school records, interviews, and all the parts that actually show who your child is. If you do have test scores and think they help tell your story, feel free to include them. But if not, no worries at all. SAAS is more interested in thoughtful kids than perfect percentiles.