ByGeoff DennisISEE, SSATComments Off on Free ISEE & SSAT Prep Classes for Seattle-Area Students
Just as with any game or sport, knowing the rules of a standardized test is a cornerstone of success. Students who go into a test without any kind of preparation are at a significant disadvantage: they’ll be figuring out those rules as the clock ticks. That’s why Eastside Catholic School wants its applicants to gain experience with the test before they take the test.
Test Innovators is working with Eastside Catholic to offer two free ISEE/SSAT prep classes this fall. Any interested prepper in the Seattle area is invited to attend. Our expert ISEE & SSAT educators will cover what to expect on these tests – their formats, content coverage, and difficulty – and how best to pursue additional test practice.
Prep classes will be held at Eastside Catholic’s Sammamish campus at the following times:
General & Verbal Strategies: Saturday, October 27th, 2018: 10:00 – 11:00AM
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