Yes, standardized tests still matter. For students applying to academically selective colleges in the US, they should still take and submit their ACT or SAT scores even when those universities are test-optional. Data for the Class of 2025 indicated that students who submitted scores had as much as a 100% higher chance of getting [...]
Wondering how to study for the ISEE when it’s just around the corner? You’re in the right place! Whether you’ve been prepping for months or started recently, read on for advice on how to maximize your ISEE test prep in these last few weeks. The January ISEE ISEE test dates span three testing seasons: [...]
Whether you’re just getting started with or you’re well in the middle of preparing to take the ISEE, one of the things you will want to learn is how to prepare for the ISEE Essay. Let's cover the basics of this writing test, including some strategies for writing a successful essay and additional resources [...]
If you are receiving classroom instruction in a language that is not your native tongue, you may sometimes experience foreign language anxiety. Forms of anxiety like this stem from feelings of uneasiness and self-doubt; unsurprisingly, it’s easy to fall into a state of anxiousness when you’re surrounded by a language you may not be [...]
The entirety of the ISEE Upper Level Mathematics Achievement test is comprised of word problems, and much of the Quantitative Reasoning section is as well. Given that the Mathematics Achievement Test is the longest test on the ISEE test, and the Quantitative Reasoning test is generally considered the most challenging, it's a good idea [...]
The Quantitative Reasoning section is often considered the most difficult part of the ISEE Test, and the Mathematics Achievement section is the longest part of the test. Plus, you are not allowed to use a calculator for these two sections. Sounds fun, right? You will have 35 minutes to answer 37 questions in the [...]
The ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning section is composed of two parts - synonyms and sentence completions. You will have 20 minutes to answer 20 Synonym Questions and 20 Sentence Completion Questions. These questions test your knowledge of vocabulary and your ability to apply that knowledge. For Sentence Completions, you must understand the structure [...]
Whether you’ve just started preparing to take your first ISEE, or are anxiously waiting to receive your score report, you’re probably wondering: what is a good score on the ISEE? In general, a good ISEE score (whether on the Lower, Middle, or Upper Level ISEE) is a Stanine Score of 7, 8, or 9. [...]
So, you just got the ISEE scores from your first attempt back. Whether you’re pleased or disappointed in your performance, signing up for a second try will let you score even higher and earn admission to that competitive school you’re hoping for! For any type of exam, studying with practice exams and retaking the [...]
If you or your child is entering their middle school or high school years, chances are that you are wondering, exactly what is the ISEE test? The ISEE is the Independent School Entrance Examination and is used to help determine admission to a growing number of private middle schools and high schools. Scoring well [...]
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