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ISEE

The Independent School Entrance Exam evaluates verbal and quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, and mathematics achievement across four distinct levels.

IWho This Exam Prep Is For

The Right Candidate.

  • Applicants to ISEE-required independent schools
  • Students testing at the Primary, Lower, Middle, or Upper level
  • Students retaking the ISEE to strengthen placement
  • Families coordinating ISEE with concurrent SSAT preparation

IIWhat the Preparation Focuses On

Section-Level Coverage.

  • 01Verbal reasoning: synonyms and sentence completion
  • 02Quantitative reasoning and word problems
  • 03Mathematics achievement aligned to the student's grade
  • 04Reading comprehension across multiple genres
  • 05Essay planning and structured writing

IIIHow Preparation Is Structured

Diagnostic, Then Mastery.

  • 01Diagnostic of current verbal, quantitative, reading, and math achievement levels
  • 02Targeted rebuilding of the underlying math content the ISEE rewards
  • 03Verbal reasoning and sentence-completion instruction tied to vocabulary in context
  • 04Essay structure and planning practice with substantive feedback
  • 05Section-level timed practice with thorough review of reasoning

IVWhat Makes This Different

Beyond Generic Tutoring.

  • Designed for the level — Lower, Middle, or Upper — the student is actually testing at
  • Math instruction strengthens both the ISEE and the student's school coursework
  • Verbal preparation is built on comprehension, not memorized lists
  • Families receive an honest read on readiness and a clear preparation plan

Begin

Start with a focused strategy conversation.

The strategy session is the first step of working together — a focused academic planning and diagnostic conversation used to understand the student before any ongoing academic support begins.

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