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We are excited to introduce Mohammed, one of our 2020 scholars. Mohammed’s hard work and determination allowed him to increase his SSAT score by 67 percentile points.
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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 MoreThe ISEE at Home: What to Expect
You can now take the ISEE at home, making it safe and easy to take this important admissions test. Although the structure and content of the ISEE at home test is the same, the experience of taking the test at home is different from taking the test in person. Understanding...
Read MoreISEE Time Management Strategy for Higher Scores
On a fast-paced timed test like the ISEE, you need to be able to effectively manage your time in order to score as many points as possible. Since every question on the test is worth the same amount of points, here's our advice for maximizing your score:
Read MoreHow YOU Can Reduce Test Anxiety
Think of the last time you took a big test. What were you thinking about during the test? Did you feel good or bad during the exam? When thinking about the upcoming test, what are your thoughts and feelings about it? Have these thoughts and feelings motivated you to prepare...
Read MoreThe Hardest ISEE Verbal Problem
In this series of posts, we will explore some of our practice questions that have stumped a remarkable number of students. We hope to highlight some common mistakes and how to avoid them on the official test.
Read MoreWriting Strategies for the SSAT
With only 25 minutes to write, managing your limited time effectively is incredibly important. Start by spending the first 2-5 minutes outlining your ideas to clarify and structure your thoughts. After you have a plan, go ahead and get writing! This is where you will spend the bulk of your...
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