ISEE, SSAT, & HSPT Test Preparation
Our test prep tutoring and classes prepare students for private school entrance exams. Preparation includes comprehensive coverage of the material and structure of the tests, strategies and tips for each section, timing tactics, elimination tricks and many other tools to help students tackle and excel on their exam. Also included is a review of fundamental math concepts specific to the test, verbal review, and strategies for each type of question.
Students are welcome to come in for a few "cram sessions" or prepare well in advance. Our Test Prep trainers have extensive experience and impressive results tutoring students for standardized tests and entrance exams. Academic Trainers enters its 11th year preparing students to be testing stars!
Group classes are also offered during the fall. View our group class schedule and pricing here.
Questions? Email Sarah, test director, at testprep@academictrainers.com
HELPFUL RESOURCES
ISEE Registration and Test Overview
SSAT Online Registration and Online Guide
ABOUT THE EXAMS
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE): The ISEE is a 3 hour (or less) admission test for entrance into private schools. The ISEE has three levels: a Lower Level for students applying to private middle schools, a Middle Level for students in sixth or seventh grade applying to a private middle school, and an Upper Level for students in eighth grade or beyond applying to private high schools. The content of the test includes synonyms, sentence completion, reading comprehension, and math. There is an essay section that is not scored but sent to the prospective school as a sample of the student's writing.
High School Placement Test (HSPT): The HSPT is a 2.5 hour standardized test that is used by some private and Catholic high schools. The student will be tested in four areas, reading, math, quantitative reasoning, and language. The tests are given as early as October and as late as January.
Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT): The SSAT is a 3 hour admission test for entrance into private schools. The ISEE and SSAT are very similar. This test includes the following content: synonyms, analogies, math, and reading comprehension. There is an essay section that is sent to the applicant's prospective school choices as a sample of their writing.
