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Get Your Child Ready for Success with ISEE Test Prep Services

With our expert tutors, your child will receive personalized attention and strategies to excel on the ISEE test. We focus on building confidence and mastery of key concepts and test-taking strategies to ensure success. Give your child the tools they need to succeed with ISEE Test Prep Services.
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WHAT IS THE ISEE?

The ISEE (Independent Schools Entrance Exam) is an admission test administered by the ERB (Educational Records Bureau). Several private schools in the USA schools, and a handful of international schools, use the ISEE as a crucial part of the admissions process for grades 2 through 12.


The ISEE serves as a standardized metric by which admissions departments can compare students from different schools and then used as a screening tool. There are many parts to an application to accept a student and the ISEE is one of many metrics that are used by the private school. Regardless of the school, an excellent score on the ISEE sets you apart in the admissions process, especially at highly competitive schools.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF THE EXAM?

There is primary level 2, 3 and 4 which correspond to grade 2, 3 and 4. Lower level is for grades 5 and 6, middle level is for grades 7 and 8 and the upper level is for grades 9-12.

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WHAT IS ON THE PRIMARY LEVEL EXAM?

There is one math section on this exam and no verbal or writing sample on this exam.

WHAT IS ON THE LOWER-LEVEL EXAM?

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WHAT IS ON THE MIDDLE-LEVEL EXAM?

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WHAT IS ON THE UPPER-LEVEL EXAM?

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Give your child the tools to succeed and excel in their academic journey with ISEE Test Prep Services.

Testing Overview

The ISEE, or Independent School Entrance Exam, is a standardized test developed by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) for its member schools as part of their admission process. The exam aims to provide a standardized way to measure the skills and knowledge of school applicants. The ISEE is used by many independent schools throughout the United States and internationally to assess students’ readiness for academic coursework.

How to Register

You can register for the ISEE exam by going to the ERB website.

Testing Dates

The ISEE is a standardized test that can be taken at various private schools worldwide and at a variety of test sites, on multiple dates. However, it is important to note that a student can take the ISEE only once every six months. We suggest that students take the ISEE once or twice during the year they are applying to schools.

Timing

 The ISEE is approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes.

What's Covered on Exam

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Note:

The test is administered at three levels:

 

Lower (for students currently in grades 4 and 5)

Middle (for students currently in grades 6 and 7)

Upper (for students currently in grades 8-11)

Scoring

The ISEE test follows a scoring system that converts a student's raw score into a scaled score. Each correct answer in the test adds one point to a student's raw score, regardless of the difficulty level of the question. However, the scaled score is adjusted based on the student's grade level, meaning that only scores of students in the same grade can be compared. For instance, an 8th-grade student who gets the same raw score as an 11th-grade student will have a higher scaled score. So, if an 8th grader encounters unfamiliar content on a section, they should not worry, as the makers of the test expect most students from lower grades to miss those questions. It's essential to answer all questions, as there is no penalty for guessing.

 

 The essay is not scored by the ISEE. Instead, it is included in the student's score report, which is sent to the schools to which the student is applying. The essay provides an opportunity for admission officers to assess the student's writing skills. 

 

After taking the ISEE, it typically takes 7-10 business days for the scores to be reported to schools. To ensure that the scores are received in time to meet application deadlines, it is important to schedule the final ISEE accordingly.

The Sapneil Difference

When you select Sapneil Tutoring for your student's test preparation, you get

  • personalized 1-on-1 private tutoring sessions

  • exclusive access to Dr. Sapneil's tried and tested strategies and cognitive skills

  • a tailored learning program

  • an e-learning platform

  • supplementary assistance as per your requirements

 

This way, you can rest assured that your student will receive the best possible test preparation.

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