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How Long Is the ISEE?
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is an admissions exam used by private and independent schools as part of the admissions process. The ISEE is separated into different testing levels: Upper, Middle, Lower, and Primary. The level you’ll need to take is determined by the grade to which you’re applying for...
Read MoreISEE Top Tips
Remember to take your practice exams in calm, non-distracting settings, get adequate sleep (especially the few nights before your test), and relax and breathe, both as your prepare and on test day.
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SSAT Infographic
Do you need help deciphering the ins and outs of the SSAT? Test Innovators has you covered! Check out our infographic to learn about the SSAT.
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Testing effect (and why practice testing is key)
Why are practice tests such a critical piece of preparation? The American Psychological Association defines the testing effect as the psychological finding that retention is better when taking a test compared to restudying the same material. The testing effect, also called retrieval practice, indicates that practice tests are a more effective...
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The Math Behind the SSAT’s Wrong Answer Penalty
For many SSAT preppers, there is one test strategy that seems especially daunting: what to do about the infamous Wrong-Answer Penalty.
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How to Use our ISEE Diagnostic Tools
Most people know that it’s important to take a few practice tests before the real exam, but what’s really crucial is learning from that practice. And sometimes that’s easier said than done. Our team of ISEE educators and tech gurus have created an easy-to-use, online system that offers instant feedback on...
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Meet Bei
We are thrilled to introduce Bei, another one of our 2023 scholars. Through focus and consistency, Bei was able to increase his ISEE score by 19%, scoring in the 97th percentile overall!
Read MoreSSAT Testing Cancellations in Light of the Coronavirus
Due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, The Enrollment Management Association (EMA), makers of the SSAT, is taking preventative steps to ensure the safety of students, test center administrators and proctors, members, and employees. They are closing test centers in impacted areas and requiring a completed Travel Declaration from anyone entering...
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The ISEE Essay Isn’t Scored, so How Is It Used?
Since the Writing Sample is the only unscored portion of the ISEE, it can be tough to know what to expect and how to approach it. Learn the facts about the ISEE Writing Sample so you can enter test day with confidence!
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SSAT Writing Sample
About the SSAT Writing Sample The first section of the SSAT is a timed writing sample. The prompts vary by test level, with Upper and Middle level students choosing between two differing prompts, and Elementary level students being asked to write a story based on a visual prompt. Upper and Middle level...
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