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
Throughout Pam’s 18 years as an admission professional, she has observed that standardized test scores do not always correlate to the actual talents of a student. Testing anxiety is one big reason for this – many students find it difficult to focus under the pressure of test day and don’t...
The ISEE, which stands for the Independent School Entrance Exam, is an admissions exam published by ERB. Many independent and private schools in the United States use the ISEE to evaluate candidates as part of their admissions process.
The Verbal Reasoning Section of the ISEE includes two types of questions: synonym questions and sentence completion questions. Both types of questions require a strong vocabulary, so the best way to prepare is to learn as many new words as possible.
The most effective way to expand your vocabulary is to...
We are pleased to introduce Ryan, one of our 2020 scholars. Ryan’s perseverance and dedication allowed him to increase his SSAT score by 51 percentile points, scoring in the 81st percentile overall.
We are excited to introduce Owen, one of our 2021 scholars. Owen’s hard work and determination enabled him to score in the 91st percentile on the ISEE!
This year, some K-12 independent schools have made test scores an optional part of their applications. However, new at-home testing options for two of the most widely-used admissions exams, the ISEE and SSAT, have made testing feasible once again.
The Quantitative Reasoning section of the ISEE tests mathematical reasoning abilities, which means that the questions often don’t require significant calculation and instead can be solved with numerical and logical reasoning.
Fast Facts
Second section of the ISEE
Lower Level: 35 minutes with 38 questions
all word problems
Middle and Upper...
What kinds of accommodations are offered on the ISEE? The most common accommodation is extended time – usually 50% more on each section. Prometric offices offer two extended time options, time and a half or double time.
Cardigan Mountain School is one of many schools across the country that uses Test Innovators to help their students prepare for their next step. They recently shared the story of why they chose Test Innovators as the best partner to help their students achieve success on the SSAT.
