ISEE Registration and Scoring It is important to know what will be on the ISEE test and how it is scored before you take it. There are three levels of the ISEE, so the first thing to do is register and prepare for the appropriate level. The Lower Level test is for students in 5th and 6th grade, the Middle Level is for 7th and 8th grade, and the Upper Level is for 9th grade…
It is important to feel prepared on test day in order to succeed. Here is an ISEE Test Day Checklist from BostonPublicSchools.org to help you get organized and ready to take the test: ISEE Test Day Checklist In order for students to test on November 5th, your child must bring the following materials to the test center: 1. ISEE Test Admission Ticket 2. Student Identification 3. Residency Verification Receipt (not applicable to current Boston Public Schools…
Here is some information about applying to the Boston Exam Schools: In order to apply to these schools, you must have test scores from the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), Boston residency, and student grade information. It is important to note when test dates are to ensure your child is prepared for the test. The first ISEE test date for this year is November 5th. If your child is in grades 6, 8, or 9,…
Boston Tutoring Services uses two sets of materials for our SSAT test preparation. Our tutors are trained in the Princeton Review book as well as the official materials put out by SSAT.Org. Recently, both of these sets of materials have put out new editions for 2014. All of our tutors are informed about these changes so that we are using the most up-to-date materials and strategies. In the 2014 edition of the Princeton Review book,…
Preparing for the ISEE and SSAT tests require time and patience, along with the support and guidance of an experienced tutor. Private school admission is highly competitive and when students begin test preparation at the last minute, studies show that scores will be lower. As the following article states, starting as early as possible in order to learn your child’s strengths and weaknesses will result in the highest score increases on the ISEE and SSAT…
The Importance of Test Preparation for the ISEE and SSAT Exams for Private and Independent School Admission When preparing students for the ISEE or SSAT exams, there is more pressure than ever. Most private and independent schools require that students take one of these exams, which are similar to college entrance exams in that they play a key role in admission and are highly challenging. Admissions officers say that they prefer students not to prepare…
Your child’s writing sample for private school admission needs to express what makes your child the ideal candidate for each school to which they are applying. The essay needs to let the child’s own personality shine, and should not be overshadowed by the goals of the parent. The best essays are personalized, and show insight into the child’s true character, while still promoting the child’s skills and interests so that the school will want your…
Private School Admission Tests, including the ERB, ISEE, and SSAT, are designed to challenge even the brightest students, and extend far past the content students have learned at their grade level. Working with a private tutor not only improves your child’s knowledge of the content on the ISEE test, but also the test-taking strategies necessary to get a high score. As the following article states, a one-on-one tutor can make an enormous difference on your…
Private school admission can be a very stressful process for parents and students alike, and it is important not to wait until the last minute. The sooner you begin the process of choosing schools, beginning SSAT or ISEE test prep, and starting admission essays, the more prepared you will be. As the following article states, give yourself plenty of time to make sure that you get the opportunity to show your best self through your…
ISEE Test prep over the summer is a great way to take advantage of your child’s looser schedule, especially when working with a private ISEE tutor who can accommodate your specific scheduling needs. Allowing your child the chance to develop his or her skills over a greater period of time ensures more growth and a higher ISEE test score. As the following article states, preparing over the summer allows your child to target the specific…
