The Saturday Sit
Saturday at home: a full test, timed like the real one.
The short answer
A full practice test at home, timed like the real one.
Checked by the SelectiveReady team on 12 October 2026 · Updated 5 November 2026 · How we check facts
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What is the Saturday Sit?
On Saturday morning, your child sits a full test at home.
It covers every section, in order.
You run the morning. The platform keeps the section clocks.
| The Saturday Sit | At a glance |
|---|---|
| When | Saturday morning, every week |
| Suggested start | 9:00, at home |
| What your child sits | One full practice test, every section |
| Timing | Each section timed like the real one |
| Who runs the morning | You: the start, the room and the breaks |
| To begin | Practice test 1 is free. No card needed. |
Which test does my child sit?
It depends on what your child has already sat.
Each exam's Practice test 1 is free. No card needed.
Pick the row that fits your family.
one full practice test with results, with a free account.
| Your family | What your child sits on Saturday |
|---|---|
| New to SelectiveReady | Practice test 1: free with an account. No card needed. |
| Used Practice test 1, no plan yet | Practise it again, or open the next paper with a plan |
| On a plan | Their next paper |
Treat a repeat as practice, not a fresh result.
Your child already knows those questions.
How do I run the morning at home?
Keep to one plan. Tell your child the night before.
Start at 9:00
Breakfast first, then sit down at 9:00. It's a suggestion: any start that suits you works.
Sit straight through
Finish each section, then start the next. Keep phones and siblings out of the room.
Take only the real test's breaks
Water and a stretch, then back to the screen. Selective test day and OC test day show the NSW breaks.
Stay close, but don't help
Answer no questions about the test itself. Jot down anything that went wrong.
If a break runs long, carry on and finish the test.
What do we see afterwards?
You see your child's own result, never a rank.
There's no league table and no comparison with other families.
Go through the wrong answers together, one skill at a time.
Then pick one skill to work on before next Saturday.
Which dates are coming up for NSW families?
Apply first, practise second. NSW Selective and OC applications close on 15 February 2027. Families sitting other exams can find their dates in The Almanac.
| Date | What happens | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 15 February 2027 | NSW Selective and OC applications and adjustment requests close | NSW Department of Education |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | Rehearsal 1: a test-day rehearsal you run at home | SelectiveReady (a Saturday Sit) |
| Saturday 8 May 2027 | Rehearsal 2: one more rehearsal, then NSW test week | SelectiveReady (a Saturday Sit) |
| 11–12 May 2027 | NSW OC test, one day per child | NSW Department of Education |
| 13–14 May 2027 | NSW Selective test, one day per child | NSW Department of Education |
Not affiliated with any exam body. Each date shows its source.
Questions parents ask about the Saturday Sit
Do we have to start at 9:00?
No: 9:00 is only a suggestion, and there's no start window.
Begin whenever suits your family, Saturday or Sunday.
What if our child has already sat Practice test 1?
Practise it again, or open the next paper with a plan.
Run the morning the same way.
Does a Saturday result predict the real test?
No: it shows which skills to work on next. There's no promised score, placement or offer. Use it to plan practice, not to guess an outcome.
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