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The day before the test, relax, read a book, get some exercise, and get plenty of sleep. In fact, you should prioritize sleep the entire week before the test as those earlier nights’ sleep will be critical. On the morning of the test, wake up with ample time to eat a...
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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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read More5 Things Parents Should Know about Preparing for the ISEE and SSAT
If your child will be taking the ISEE or SSAT this year, you’re probably busy researching the best way to help them prepare. There is a lot of information out there and it can be very overwhelming, so we want to help by offering our top 5 tips for parents....
Read MoreAll About The Character Skills Snapshot
The Character Skills Snapshot (CSS) is a tool developed by The Enrollment Management Association, the same company that creates the SSAT. Students in grades 6 through 12 take the CSS for admission to participating independent schools. Check with your prospective schools to see if they require the CSS.
Read MoreMeet Emillina
We are excited to introduce Emillina, one of our 2020 scholars. Emillina’s hard work and self discipline allowed her to score in the 99th percentile overall.
Read MoreWhat does it mean for a school application to be holistic?
As you research the admissions process for different independent and private schools, you may notice that many schools’ admissions offices mention a holistic review process. What does this mean exactly, and how does it affect your application specifically?
Read MoreHow to Send Your ISEE Score Report to Schools
There are a few different opportunities for you to send your score report—while registering for the ISEE, before taking the test, and after receiving your score report. The easiest way to access, manage, and send scores is through your ERB parent account.
Read MoreHow to Succeed on the SSAT: Part I
Reading Comprehension (RC) is about understanding what you are reading. You do not need outside information to do well on this section. You also do not need to be experienced in the topic of any given passage. Creativity may harm more than help. What you need to do is cover...
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