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ISEE Test Prep: Using Timed Sets to Refine Strategies and Habits
Timing is one of the biggest challenges students face on the ISEE. Even strong students and problem-solvers can struggle to […]
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Common Mistakes on the Lower Level ISEE: Median
One of the joys of specializing in the ISEE is that I get to identify patterns in how students interact […]
5 Ways the Lower Level ISEE is So Challenging for Students
For many 4th and 5th graders, the Lower Level ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is the hardest test they’ve ever […]
4 Ways Parents Can Support their Lower Level ISEE Students in October
October is a pivotal time in the ISEE prep calendar! Many independent schools in the U.S. set January or February […]
Is Aiming for the Top Score on the ISEE Counter-Productive?
The top score on the ISEE is a stanine of 9. Naturally, most students and families would love to achieve […]
Fun Ways to Study ISEE and SSAT Vocabulary
Have you ever noticed that some things stick in your memory forever, while others vanish faster than they arrived? It […]
ISEE and SSAT Reading Comprehension: Speed vs. Understanding
The reading comprehension section of the ISEE and SSAT can be quite a challenge, even for strong readers. Why? The […]
4 Ways to Use Watermelon Math Study Cards
Words like “integer” and “quotient” aren’t typically known for bringing smiles to students’ faces. But these terms are just a […]
Earning a top score on the Verbal Reasoning section of the ISEE
Veggies in the Fridge; Vocab on the Fridge Earning a top score on the Verbal Reasoning section of the ISEE […]
Taking the ISEE or SSAT in London
London, England has a vibrant international community, which is home to over 90,000 Americans. For nearly a decade, I was […]
