You may know about the content differences between the ISEE and the SSAT from our previous post here. But there are also big geographic differences. Schools in Georgia, for example, never use the ISEE for admission, while schools in Texas never ask for SSAT scores. Check out this map to see which states prefer the ISEE over the SSAT. Sorry, Canada, we left you out because you only use the SSAT.
We are excited to introduce Xavier, one of our 2021 scholars. Xavier’s hard work and dedication enabled him to increase his SSAT score by 72 percent!
Read MoreOver the summer, we've been poring over the tens of thousands of data points we attained from our ISEE practice test system this year. We were interested to see how students performed by question type, especially when it came to geographic location
Read MoreThe SSAT is a multiple choice test; to answer such questions correctly, you will need a clear strategy that can be adapted to each section.
Read MoreOver the past seven years, Test Innovators has helped more than 100,000 students prepare for the SSAT and the ISEE—the admissions tests required by the most competitive independent schools in the country. Every year we review our data from thousands of test-takers to determine the most popular schools. Below are...
Read MoreDid you make it through the ISEE’s four multiple-choice sections? You’re not quite done yet! The fifth and final section on the ISEE is an essay section.
Read MoreStart at least 6 months before your test date Not only are there a lot of words to learn, but giving yourself time to practice and use the SSAT vocabulary words you are learning will help their definitions stay with you.
Read MoreOn 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 MoreThe Upper Level SSAT is taken by students applying to grades 9-12. The test is administered both on the computer and on paper and consists of six sections: Writing, Quantitative 1, Reading, Verbal, Quantitative 2, and Experimental.
Read MoreWhile there are many reasons to be glad 2020 is behind us, there are some positive things from this past year to reflect on. Despite many challenges and obstacles, 2020 was a year of growing, learning, and giving. Below are some highlights of 2020.
Read MoreEach year, Test Innovators provides merit-based scholarships to help students access quality educational opportunities. We awarded five scholarships this year to students who demonstrated the most improvement on either the ISEE or the SSAT.
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