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Read MoreKate’s Story
Meet Kate and Brady Kate’s son, Brady, recently took the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) in hopes of gaining admission to Lakeside School for 6th grade. Brady is a very strong student, but as for many students, the SSAT was a new challenge for him. To make sure he was best...
Read MoreYou’ve Been Busy: 2017 Year in Review
As you can see, 2017 was a year of student perseverance and pushing boundaries. 25,315 students from over 100 different countries answered over three million practice questions. Impressively, they spent 118,029 hours taking practice tests, studying vocabulary, watching instructional videos, and working through question banks. To prepare...
Read MoreOnline ISEE Prep Guide Now Available
Our ISEE Prep Guide is now available in both online and print format. Use the Prep Guide along with our web-based practice platform, and you'll be well on your way to test success!
Read MoreHow to Prepare for the ISEE in a Week or Less
We’ll start off by saying this: we do not endorse postponing your preparation to the last minute if you have the option to start earlier.
Read MoreMost Common Mistakes on the ISEE and SSAT
One of the most common mistakes that students make on the SSAT and ISEE is not reading the directions and questions carefully. While the sentence instructions may seem self-explanatory, they actually provide important information about how to approach the questions in that section. At the beginning of every section of...
Read MoreDigital SAT vs Paper SAT
The SAT is moving to a digital format in 2023. Although the new digital test will cover the same content as the current paper test, there will be significant changes to the format and style of the test.
Read MoreISEE Reading Comprehension
The goal of the ISEE Reading Comprehension section is to test students' ability to read and analyze information found in a given passage within a limited timeframe. The thought of reading with a time limit can be intimidating, so we’re here to summarize the format and question types you can...
Read MoreWhat are the sections of the ISEE?
Are you planning to take the ISEE? Learn about the different sections of the ISEE and what is covered in each section.
Read MoreInfo for International Students
Every year, there are increasing numbers of international applicants to private high schools and boarding schools in the U.S. and Canada. A North American high school education has a number of benefits, including a greater understanding of the college application process, academic readiness for a college education, and immersion in...
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