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SSAT & ISEE TESTING GUIDE 2016-2017
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ABOUT SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL GROUP
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Colleagues, Parents, and Students,
Not many events in a young person’s life produce as much stress, angst, and confusion as do
school admissions and standardized testing. The onslaught of information and questions can
be overwhelming.
• What score do I need to get into School Z?
• How important are my test scores?
• How much preparation do I need for the test?
At Summit, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional test preparation and tutoring, but we
also strive to be a trusted resource for counselors and families navigating this process. Our
complimentary annual SSAT/ISEE Testing Guide is a valuable tool that will answer the above
questions and many others. Hang onto it, and refer to it often as you make this journey.
Experience Matters
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For more than 25 years, Summit Educational Group
This valuable tool allows families to manage their
has been preparing students to maximize their
tutoring programs online. They can monitor
scores on standardized tests. Summit’s customized
homework records, score practice tests, view results,
One-on-One, In-Home Tutoring service helps
and submit feedback.
students prepare for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, SAT Subject
Tests, SSAT, ISEE, and even academic subjects. Our
proven approach centers on both skill-building and
test-taking strategies to help students reach their
full potential.
Personalized Service
We deliver exceptional service to all of our families.
From the first phone call, we make certain to
understand the needs and score goals of the
student. After recommending the appropriate
program, we’ll match him or her with a highly skilled
When it comes to admission tests, we have always counseled students and parents to
tutor. Maintaining strong relationships with our
maintain perspective and to craft a sensible, individualized testing plan early in the process—a
clients and those who recommend our services is
plan that addresses which tests you’re going to take, when you’re going to take them, and
important to us, so we encourage and actively solicit
how and when you’re going to prepare for them. A good testing plan is customized to the
feedback throughout the Summit experience.
student. It puts the student’s well-being front and center, prioritizes school work, and doesn’t
give the tests more life than they deserve.
Expert Tutors
As you plan and prepare, try not to bring unnecessary stress to the process. Look ahead so
We carefully match each student with an expert
that you can avoid unwelcome surprises and rest assured that you know what is coming.
tutor to ensure the best fit possible. A tutor who
This process can be confusing and it always creates some anxiety. However, don’t lose sight
of the positives. This should also be a time of excitement! These school applications are an
important step in setting up students for future opportunities.
understands the student, engages and motivates,
makes the lessons fun, and builds confidence makes
all the difference. This individualized approach
allows students of all learning styles to achieve their
If you’re looking for professional, thoughtful, personal guidance, expert tutors and teachers,
testing and academic goals. What’s more, our tutors
and exceptional test preparation, we are here for you. We have been for nearly 30 years. We
come directly to the family’s home, or to a school
offer a variety of test preparation and tutoring programs, and I’m very proud that over 80% of
campus, to work with students at their convenience.
our families are referred to us by their friends, school counselors, private consultants, learning
specialists, and others. It means we’re doing well by our students and families and the rest of
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our constituents.
In addition to our in-home tutoring, our world class
Our commitment is to your testing success, on your terms. I encourage you to contact us.
We’d be delighted to help in any way we can.
Sincerely,
test prep and academic programs are now available
anywhere you are. Through an online whiteboard
and Skype, our expert tutors will bring their expertise
to you, anywhere in the world. You will receive the
exact same personalized service and can expect the
same stellar results on test day.
CHARLIE O’HEARN
President/Founder
Summit Educational Group
Classroom Programs
Whether it is SAT, ACT, or SSAT prep, the answer is
simple: no other company offers the quality, results,
and care found in a Summit program. We currently
partner with many of the most demanding
independent and public schools in New England.
But no two schools are alike, and neither are any
two Summit programs. We know that every school
has a unique student body with different needs, and
we’ll work with them to customize the best program
for their students and culture.
Course Materials and Services
Summit has developed, and continues to perfect, a
suite of proven, results-driven course materials
which helps students improve critical thinking skills
and develop effective test-taking strategies, leading
to higher scores. Our course books, test analysis,
and professional development have helped
hundreds of schools and tutoring companies
worldwide generate higher test scores for their
students.
Practice Testing
Each program begins with a diagnostic test and
detailed score report that identifies strengths and
areas for improvement. This allows our tutors to
customize their instruction accordingly. Real practice
tests throughout the program allow students to
practice what they’ve learned and provide valuable
information on how they’re progressing. We also
offer free proctored practice tests in the community,
affording students the opportunity to take “dress
rehearsal” tests, so they know exactly what to expect
on the real thing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Standardized Testing & Admission
1-6
Standardized Testing & Admission
2
Grades & Standardized Testing Scores
3
The Competitive Landscape
The Competitive Testing Population
Test Prep & Planning
4-5
6
7-13
Test Dates & Administrations
8
Foundations of Good Test Preparation
9
Admission & Testing Timeline
10-11
SSAT & ISEE Accommodations 12-13
SSAT
15-26
The SSAT
16
SSAT Levels & Structure
17
SSAT Scoring
Process of Elimination
SSAT Quantitative
SSAT Reading Comprehension
SSAT Verbal
SSAT Writing
ISEE
18-19
20
21-22
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24-25
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27-36
The ISEE
28
ISEE Levels & Structure
29
ISEE Scoring
ISEE Verbal Reasoning
32
ISEE Quantitative Reasoning
33
ISEE Reading Comprehension
34
ISEE Math Achievement
35
ISEE Essay
36
30-31
Comparison of the SSAT & ISEE
37-38
References & Resources
39-42
About Us
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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
We’ve listed some of the most common questions and where you can find the answers. Of course, we welcome
the chance to talk directly to you about these or other independent school admission testing questions.
QUESTIONS
STANDARDIZED
TESTING &
ADMISSION
How important are my test scores?
2
What do my test scores represent?
3
What scores are needed to get into my choice of schools?
TEST PREP &
PLANNING
ISEE
4-5
When should I start preparing?
10-11
When should I take the test?
10-11
Should I take the test more than once?
SSAT
PAGES
11
Can I get testing accommodations for the SSAT or ISEE?
12-13
What’s on the SSAT?
21-26
How do the SSAT levels differ?
16-17
How is the SSAT scored?
18-19
Are some test dates harder than others?
18
Should I guess on the SSAT or leave a question blank?
20
What math topics are covered on the SSAT?
22
How important is the SSAT essay?
26
What's on the ISEE?
32-36
How do the ISEE levels differ?
28-29
How is the ISEE scored?
30-31
Are some test dates harder than others?
30
Should I guess on the ISEE or leave a question blank?
30
How important is vocabulary on the ISEE?
32
How important is the ISEE essay?
36
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STANDARDIZED TESTING & ADMISSION
STANDARDIZED
TESTING
& ADMISSION
1
STANDARDIZED TESTING & ADMISSION
SSAT and ISEE test scores are an important part of
all areas as they look for reasons to accept students.
your independent school application, but they are
For example, a great personal interview or strong
just one of many criteria for admission. The proper
teacher recommendations might offset lower test
role of standardized tests in the admission process is
scores.
to complement the use of school grades and other
factors.
There are several factors commonly considered by
independent school admission offices. While the
Today’s independent school admission process is a
importance of different admission factors varies from
holistic one. Your SSAT or ISEE scores are just one
school to school, most independent schools value
aspect of a multi-faceted application. Rather than
admission factors in the order of importance shown
look for reasons to reject students, admission
below.
STANDARDIZED TESTING & ADMISSION
directors read applications supportively, considering
Admission Factors in General Order of Importance
• School grades and rigor of curriculum
• Teacher recommendations
• Test scores
• Personal interview
• Extracurricular activities
• Application essays
• Demonstrated interest
TAKE-HOME MESSAGE
Test scores are not the most important consideration for
independent school admission.
Admission offices review applications holistically and read
them supportively.
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GRADES & STANDARDIZED TESTING SCORES
Performance in a rigorous school curriculum is the
distribution of scores. The ISEE and SSAT are scored
most important factor in admission decisions, but it is
on a bell curve so that most students achieve scores
an imperfect metric for evaluating students. Course
in the middle of the curve. This score distribution
difficulty and grading vary from teacher to teacher
allows admissions offices to compare how students
and school to school. The SSAT and ISEE address the
perform relative to the entire test-taking population.
two primary problems with school grades. Each test
The chart below illustrates the bell-curve distribution
provides a common baseline for all students and is
of SSAT scaled scores. Note that very few students
designed to provide a useful and consistent
achieve scores near the top of the scale.
SSAT Scaled Scores
STANDARDIZED TESTING & ADMISSION
40
35
30
Percent
25
20
15
10
5
0
500-550
551-600
601-650
Quantitative
651-700
Reading
701-750
751-800
Verbal
Source: Enrollment Management Association
2007-2010, grade 8 girl scores
TAKE-HOME MESSAGE
Most students score in the middle of the SSAT and ISEE
scales. Nearly 70% of students score within one standard
deviation of the mean score. This distribution is very
different from that of typical school grades, which tend to
be weighted toward higher scores.
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THE COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
The following table shows admission information for
For international students, most schools also require
a small sample of independent schools. Use this data
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
to get a general sense of competitiveness for
independent school admission. As mentioned, test
scores are not the only consideration in admission
decisions. You can still get accepted into schools
when your test scores are lower than the schools’
averages, especially if your application has other
strengths.
STANDARDIZED TESTING & ADMISSION
SCHOOL
4
AVERAGE
SSAT
PERCENTILE
LOCATION
Note: Many schools do not elect to publish
admissions data. Available data is typically selfreported and is primarily from boarding schools. We
recommend contacting the schools you are
interested in applying to when evaluating admission
data.
ACCEPTANCE BOARDING/
GRADES
RATE
DAY
SSAT/ISEE
REQUIRED
Avon Old Farms
60
Avon, CT
48%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Berkshire School
65
Sheffield, MA
27%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Brooks School
65
North Andover, MA
25%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Canterbury School
55
New Milford, CT
39%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Choate Rosemary Hall
85
Wallingford, CT
23%
Both
9-12
SSAT or ISEE required
(grades 9 & 10)
Concord Academy
82
Concord, MA
28%
Both
9-12
SSAT or ISEE required
(grades 9 & 10)
Cushing Academy
65
Ashburnham, MA
48%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Dana Hall School
58
Wellesley, MA
47%
Day: grades
5-12
Boarding:
grades 9-12
5-12
ISEE required
(grades 5 & 8)
Deerfield Academy
85
Deerfield, MA
17%
Both
9-12
SSAT or ISEE required
(grades 9 & 10)
Emma Willard School
66
Troy, NY
36%
Both
9-12
SSAT, PSAT, or SAT
required
The Governor’s
Academy
81
Byfield, MA
23%
Both
9-12
SSAT or ISEE required
Groton School
90
Groton, MA
12%
Both
8-12
SSAT (preferred) or
ISEE required
The Gunnery
50
Washington, CT
50%
Both
9-12
SSAT, PSAT, SAT or
ACT required
Holderness School
65
Plymouth, NH
45%
Both
9-12
SSAT, WISC-IV, or
WISC-V required
(grades 9 & 10)
Hoosac School
70
Hoosick, NY
65%
Both
8-12
No test requirement
Hotchkiss School
85
Lakeville, CT
21%
Both
9-12
SSAT or ISEE required
(grades 9 & 10)
Kent School
70
Kent, CT
39%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Kimball Union
Academy
50
Meriden, NH
55%
Both
9-12
SSAT, PSAT, SAT or
ACT required
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SCHOOL
AVERAGE
SSAT
PERCENTILE
LOCATION
ACCEPTANCE BOARDING/
GRADES
RATE
DAY
SSAT/ISEE
REQUIRED
65
Groton, MA
50%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Loomis Chaffee
School
79
Windsor, CT
27%
Both
9-12
SSAT or ISEE required
(grades 9 & 10)
Middlesex School
87
Concord, MA
18%
Both
9-12
SSAT or ISEE required
(grades 9 & 10)
Millbrook School
67
Millbrook, NY
38%
Both
9-12
SSAT or ISEE required
(grades 9 & 10)
Milton Academy
(upper school)
90
Milton, MA
19%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Miss Hall’s School
66
Pittsfield, MA
49%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Miss Porter’s School
68
Farmington, CT
48%
Both
9-12
SSAT or ISEE required
(grades 9 & 10)
Northfield Mount
Hermon
73
Mount Hermon, MA
31%
Both
9-12
SSAT or ISEE required
(grades 9 & 10)
Phillips Academy
Andover
94
Andover, MA
13%
Both
9-12
SSAT or ISEE required
(grades 9 & 10)
Phillips Exeter
Academy
94
Exeter, NH
19%
Both
9-12
SSAT or ISEE required
(grades 9 & 10)
Pomfret School
62
Pomfret, CT
39%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Portsmouth Abbey
School
66
Portsmouth, RI
37%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Proctor Academy
54
Andover, NH
50%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Salisbury School
54
Salisbury, CT
37%
Both
9-12
SSAT (preferred), ISEE,
PSAT, SAT, or ACT
required
St. George’s School
70
Middletown, RI
25%
Both
9-12
SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, or
SAT required
St. Mark’s School
85
Southborough, MA
32%
Both
9-12
SSAT or ISEE required
St. Paul’s School
89
Concord, NH
16%
Boarding
9-12
SSAT (preferred) or
ISEE required
Suffield Academy
68
Suffield, CT
29%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Tabor Academy
67
Marion, MA
35%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
The Taft School
83
Watertown, CT
21%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
Trinity-Pawling School
50
Pawling, NY
60%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Vermont Academy
50
Saxtons River, VT
68%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Westminster School
69
Simsbury, CT
26%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
(grades 9 & 10)
Westover School
60
Middlebury, CT
46%
Both
9-12
SSAT required
Wilbraham & Monson
Academy
(upper school)
68
Wilbraham, MA
59%
Both
9-12
SSAT, PSAT, or SAT
required
Williston
Northampton School
61
Easthampton, MA
33%
Day: grades
7-12
Boarding:
grades 9-12
7-12
SSAT required
(grades 7–10)
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Lawrence Academy
Source: boardingschoolreview.com and startclass.com
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THE COMPETITIVE TESTING POPULATION
The group of students taking the ISEE and SSAT is
According to the ERB, ISEE test-takers are “a very
particularly well-educated and well-prepared. Most
select group of students who are applying to
students taking these tests are currently attending
competitive schools. Therefore, ISEE percentile ranks
independent schools, as demonstrated in the chart
are generally lower—anywhere from 10 to 40
below. Both the Educational Records Bureau (ERB)
percentile points lower—than those on other tests
and the Enrollment Management Association (EMA,
that use national norms.”
formerly the SSAT Board) caution that your percentile
ranks for these tests may seem surprisingly low.
Achieving a better-than-average percentile rank in
this group of especially competitive and skilled
competitive; your results are compared only with
other students (same grade/gender) who take the
SSAT to apply for admission to some of the most
selective independent schools in the country.”
Types of Schools Attended by All Students
Versus
Types of Schools Attended by SSAT Students
90
Public
80
70
60
Percent
STANDARDIZED TESTING & ADMISSION
test-takers is a great challenge.
According to the EMA, “the SSAT norm group is highly
50
Private
40
Public
30
20
10
Private
Charter Parochial
Charter Parochial
0
National
Students taking the SSAT
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and
Enrollment Management Association, 2013
TAKE-HOME MESSAGE
Your SSAT or ISEE percentile ranks may be lower than expected.
Rest assured that schools understand the competitive nature of
the SSAT and ISEE. Your test preparation can help improve your
standing among this group of test-takers.
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TEST PREP & PLANNING
TEST PREP &
PLANNING
Source: SSAT Board
7
TEST DATES & ADMINISTRATIONS
SSAT
Standard Testing
Flex Testing
A Standard test is a group administration of the SSAT
A Flex test is a group or individual administration of
held at sites worldwide on eight Saturdays each year.
the SSAT on any date other than the Standard dates.
Most students will take a Standard test.
Families might prefer the scheduling convenience of
a Flex test, and students might find the Flex
You may take as many Standard tests as are
administrations more comfortable. You may take
TEST PREP & PLANNING
available.
only one Flex test in a testing year (August 1 - July
The following list shows upcoming Standard test
31).
dates:
Flex tests may be given by educational consultants
• October 15, 2016 • February 11, 2017
• November 12, 2016 • March 4, 2017
• December 10, 2016 • April 22, 2017
• January 7, 2017 • June 10, 2017
or member schools. Check with the school to which
you are applying to ask if they provide Flex testing.
Go to www.ssat.org/test/about-the-ssat/flex-teststandard-test to find a list of educational consultants
who provide Flex tests.
ISEE
Choose Test Date and Site
Testing Windows
To view available testing sites and begin registration,
There are no standard dates for ISEE testing.
go to www.erblearn.org/parents/admissions-testing-
Availability is based on what is provided by the
isee. The ISEE is offered at schools, Prometric test
different testing providers in your area.
centers, and testing offices.
You are able to take the ISEE once per 4-month
To register at a testing office, contact the office
testing window.
directly. To register at a school site or Prometric test
center, use the registration links at www.erblearn.
org/parents/admissions-testing-isee. At Prometric
test centers, the ISEE may be available in both a
paper-pencil and online format.
ISEE TESTING WINDOWS
FALL
Aug
8
Sep
WINTER
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
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SPRING/SUMMER
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
FOUNDATIONS OF GOOD TEST PREPARATION
Good test prep will strengthen underlying skills,
While there are many components to a successful
develop comfort and confidence, and ultimately
test preparation program, there are three key
enable students to meet their potential.
fundamentals. ENT MASTERY
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TEST PREP & PLANNING
Students who score best on the
SSAT and ISEE have a firm grasp
of the academic skills that are
tested. Reviewing content areas
and reinforcing necessary skills
are essential for improving your
score. No amount of test-taking
strategy can compensate for
gaps in foundational knowledge.
Just as with a scrimmage or a dress
rehearsal, the more your test prep
simulates the real thing, the better.
Taking a practice test under realistic
conditions removes the mystery of the
test, reduces anxiety, and increases
confidence. The results of these tests
also provide a valuable tool for
tracking your progress and assessing
what areas still need improvement.
E
ST
IC
S
TE
TS
Successful test-takers not only
possess the necessary academic
skills but also understand how to
take a standardized test. Pacing,
process of elimination, and
question-type recognition are all
strategies that will help you
maximize your score. Having an
arsenal of tools at your disposal
puts you in control of the test.
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ADMISSION & TESTING TIMELINE
The calendar below shows how a typical testing plan
Early in the applications process, craft a testing plan
fits into the larger timeline of independent school
that addresses which tests you’re going to take,
applications. Planning for applications should begin
when you’re going to take them, and how and when
in the summer, about 18 months before you plan to
you’re going to prepare for them.
enroll in your new school.
MAY
JUNE
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Schedule visits and interviews.
Begin your test preparation at
be the best fit for you. Here are
• Schedule interviews no earlier
than October so you have time
to gain experience in your
classes and extracurriculars,
which can be brought up
during the interviews.
the beginning of the school
important in your decisions:
• Culture
TEST PREP & PLANNING
AUGUST
Consider what schools would
some features that may be
In each school, there is a
unique personality or “vibe” of
the student population and
faculty.
• Academic Rigor
Some schools expect their
students to handle intense
workloads, whereas other
schools are less academically
demanding and have more
formal support. • Offerings
Schools differ in what they can
offer for academics, athletic
competitiveness and facilities,
and extracurricular
opportunities.
• Student/Teacher Ratio
Low student/teacher ratios
generally lead to more
personalized and attentive
instruction.
• Logistics
Geography, financial aid, and
boarding options may limit
your school choices.
10
JULY
• You should have interviews
scheduled for October and
November. Ideally, you will be
finished with interviews by the
end of November.
• Schedule interviews early in
the day, when your interviewer
will have more energy.
Create your testing plan.
• Contact admissions offices to
see what standardized test
scores are required.
• Register for the SSAT or ISEE.
• You may also need to register
for the TOEFL if English is your
second language.
• Allow for a sufficient amount of
practice and study before your
test dates. Depending on
students’ needs, typical prep
programs may last from 5-16
weeks. Longer programs may
have diminishing returns and
may cause “burnout.”
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year.
• Start with a diagnostic test,
which will establish a baseline
score and identify areas for
improvement.
Prepare for the personal
interviews.
• You should be ready to answer
questions about your
academics and interests.
• You should also prepare your
own questions about each
school.
• Dress appropriately.
• Some schools require you to
complete a writing sample
during the visit, so be ready!
• Write a thank-you note to your
interviewer.
Attend open houses and school
events, if interested.
• In October, schools will often
host optional open houses,
allowing you to tour the
campuses, visit classrooms,
and meet faculty and students.
A good testing plan is sensible and strikes a balance
With the information provided in this guide, you can
with the student’s academic and extracurricular
confidently navigate the considerations and tasks
activities. It eliminates the need for overtesting and
involved in making a testing plan.
helps students and families maintain perspective
through what can be a stressful admission process.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
Take the SSAT or ISEE.
Take the SSAT or ISEE again, if
Wait patiently for responses
• We recommend taking your
first test in November so you
can take it again in December
or January.
needed.
from schools. Most schools will
• We recommend taking the
test twice to make sure you
reach your highest potential.
notify you on March 10.
• The ISEE can be taken once
per 4-month testing window.
Take the ISEE in November,
which is in the fall window, so
you can take the test again in
• Avoid overtesting. Taking the
test too many times will not
guarantee higher scores and
will bring unnecessary stress.
or made available online.
• Give recommendation forms
to teachers in November or
early December. This will be
early enough for application
deadlines and late enough to
ensure that teachers know you
well.
Finalize your choice. Schools
applications.
invitation to revisit campus.
Consider looking at these
schools again to help make your
• Complete your financial aid
forms.
decision.
• Review the requirements for
each school to make sure you
haven’t forgotten anything.
Notify schools of your decision.
• Try to submit your applications
with a few days to spare
before the deadlines. You will
want to leave a buffer in case
anything goes wrong.
Whether you accept or decline,
TEST PREP & PLANNING
Submit your completed school
• Finish school visits and
interviews by the end of
November.
notification may be sent by mail
will usually send you an
the winter window.
Complete your applications.
Depending on the school, this
most schools need to be
notified by April 10.
• Write your application essays.
You will be able to write a
more knowledgeable and
effective essay after you have
done your interviews and
school visits.
Begin your financial aid forms.
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SSAT & ISEE ACCOMMODATIONS
Students who have documented learning differences
November, your approval is valid for any other SSAT
are eligible for accommodations from both the
until July 31st. Accommodations applications, along
Enrollment Management Association (EMA) and the
with full documentation, must be submitted at least
Educational Records Bureau (ERB). Because these
4 weeks before the testing date.
are distinct institutions, approval from one
organization does not guarantee approval from the
other, as both have their own application processes.
The chart below is intended as a guide to help
families navigate the application process. Families
should review the official guidelines and school
For both tests, an accommodations application
timelines early in the process to ask questions and to
needs to be approved only once per testing season
ensure that the required documentation is gathered
(from August 1st to July 31st). For example, if you are
and submitted in a timely fashion.
TEST PREP & PLANNING
approved for accommodations for an SSAT in
INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY
SSAT
ISEE
ssat.org/about-ssat/testingaccommodations
www.erblearn.org/parents/
accommodations-isee
You must have an identified disabling
condition or impairment which substantially
limits your ability to perform a major life
activity, including sight, hearing, speech,
reading, concentration, thought,
communication, and learning.
You must have complete and specific
documentation that establishes a current
need for the requested accommodations.
1. Apply online for accommodations and
provide the contact information of your
approver (professional who can confirm the
validity of your accommodations).
1. Register online to take the ISEE with
accommodations.
2. Provide documentation, if necessary.
APPLICATION
PROCESS
3. After being contacted by the Enrollment
Management Association (EMA), your
approver submits approval and identification
forms.
4. If necessary, documentation is reviewed by
the EMA.
5. The EMA processes request and sends
confirmation (this may take up to 2 weeks).
You must currently receive and utilize
accommodations, due to your disability, for
school-based testing in your school.
2. You will receive the ISEE Accommodations
Form in an email from the ERB.
3. Current school must fill out portion of form.
4. Submit completed form with required
documentation.
5. After 3-4 weeks, the ERB will send a
verification letter by email, confirming the
test site, date, and approved
accommodations. This letter will serve as
your entrance ticket to the testing session.
6. Register to take the SSAT with
accommodations.
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DOCUMENTATION
TYPES
SSAT
ISEE
• Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
• Section 504 Accommodation(s) Plan
• Section 504 Accommodation(s) Plan
• Testing results or documentation from a
qualified professional
• Psycho-Educational Testing Evaluation
• Private School Service Plan or other formal
documentation on letterhead
• Private or school-based evaluation reports
• Documentation of accommodations for
other standardized tests or school-based
testing
(Documents must be dated within the last
three years of the date your request is
submitted)
SCHOOL OR
PROFESSIONAL
CONFIRMATION
If your approver is from your school and the
documentation is an Individualized
Educational Plan (IEP), 504 plan, or private
school documentation, you will NOT need to
submit the documentation to the EMA.
If your approver is a doctor or practitioner
involved with your diagnosis, treatment,
testing, or care but is not from your school,
you will need to submit the documentation to
the EMA.
If your approver denies your
accommodations, you may resend the
request or indicate a different qualified
approver.
APPEAL PROCESS
(Documents must be dated within the last six
months to three years, depending on
documentation type)
The student’s current school must verify that
the accommodations requested are currently
being used in classroom and testing
situations. The school should initial the list of
accommodations the student requires. If the
student’s needs are not listed, then check
“other” and explain on the lines provided. If for
some reason the student does not currently
receive the accommodations requested in the
current school setting, this should also be
explained (such as the school already
incorporating an adapted curriculum).
If your accommodations are denied, appeals
can be emailed to the ERB at
[email protected] for
further consideration.
If the EMA denies your accommodations, the
EMA will explain the aspects that affected the
decision and provide instructions for
submitting further documentation or filing an
appeal.
• 50% additional time
• Answer directly in test booklet
COMMON
ACCOMMODATIONS
• Physician Letter detailing accommodations
required due to a medically-treated issue
(vision impairment, deafness, paralysis, ADD,
ADHD, etc.) or a physical disability.
TEST PREP & PLANNING
An approver must confirm your requested
accommodations are valid.
• School Accommodation Plan from current
calendar year
• Large print test booklet
• Calculator
• Personal laptop with spell check for Writing
Sample
Source: ssat.org
• Extended time (Prometric Test Centers offer
extended time for the ISEE Online only)
• Answer directly in test booklet
• Large print test booklet
• Calculator
• Computer with spell check for Essay
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SSAT
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THE SSAT
The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) is
created by the Enrollment Management Association
(formerly the SSAT Board) and is administered at
three levels based on the applicant’s grade:
Elementary, Middle, and Upper. Each level of the test
is intended for multiple grades:
• Lower Level
Studentsingrades3-4,applyingtogrades4-5
• Middle Level
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• Upper Level
Studentsingrades8-11,applyingtogrades9-12
The SSAT measures verbal, math, and reading skills
needed for successful performance in independent
Different Grades, Different Testing
Experiences
Taking the SSAT can be a very different experience
depending on the grade level of the student. For
example, students in grades 8 to 11 take the Upper
Level SSAT, so 8th graders will likely encounter
some material that is more advanced than what they
have learned in school. On the other hand, 11th
graders will likely have previously encountered all of
the material on the test.
Keep in mind that your scores are compared only to
those of students in the same grade, so there is no
scoring advantage or disadvantage to taking the test
at a certain grade level.
schools.
The SSAT is designed to be a critical thinking test, as
SSAT
opposed to the curriculum-based exams commonly
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seen in schools. The SSAT is not intended to reflect
the content seen in typical schoolwork.
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SSAT LEVELS & STRUCTURE
TEST LEVEL
SECTION
QUESTIONS
TIME
(MINUTES)
QUANTITATIVE
30
30
VERBAL
30
20
SCALED
SCORES
300-600
Elementary Level
Students in grades 3-4,
applying to grades 4-5
15-minute break
per section
900-1800
READING
28
30
total
WRITING
1
15
Essay not
scored
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 50 minutes
WRITING
1
25
5-minute break
25
30
READING
40
40
applying to grades 6-8
per section
1320-2130
10-minute break
Students in grades 5-7,
440-710
total
VERBAL
60
30
QUANTITATIVE
25
30
EXPERIMENTAL*
16
15
SSAT
Middle Level
QUANTITATIVE
Essay not
scored
TOTAL TIME: 3 hours 5 minutes
WRITING
1
25
5-minute break
Upper Level
QUANTITATIVE
25
30
READING
40
40
applying to grades 9-12
1500-2400
10-minute break
Students in grades 8-11,
500-800
per section
total
VERBAL
60
30
QUANTITATIVE
25
30
EXPERIMENTAL*
16
15
Essay not
scored
TOTAL TIME: 3 hours 5 minutes
*The SSAT Middle and Upper Level tests also include a 15-minute Experimental section, which is used to test newly created questions. This section
includes 16 questions, comprised of 6 verbal, 5 reading, and 5 quantitative questions. The Experimental section is not scored, so it will not affect
the competitiveness of your application.
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SSAT SCALED SCORES VS PERCENTILES
Both the SSAT and ISEE report scaled scores. However, independent school admission offices have historically
relied more on percentile ranks than on scaled scores.
SSAT essays are not scored. Copies of your essay are sent to schools along with your score report. The
importance of your essay in admissions decisions varies from school to school, but it is generally much less
important than your percentile rank.
Raw Scores
Percentiles
Every question on the SSAT is worth one raw point.
Your section scaled scores and total scaled score
The easiest question is worth just as much as the
most difficult question. There are no points for
skipped questions. Each incorrect answer results in a
¼ point penalty. The total number of correct
answers, minus the total penalty for incorrect
SSAT
answers, is the raw score.
Scaled Scores
Your raw score is converted to a scaled score. Each
SSAT has a slightly different scale to account for any
small differences between tests. As a result, no test
are given percentile ranks, indicating how well you
scored compared to other test-takers of the same
grade and gender. For example, a 60th percentile
score indicates that you performed the same as or
better than 60% of test-takers. Your percentile rank is
based on scores from all students in your grade who
have taken the test over the past three years.
Percentile Ranks in Perspective
Your SSAT percentile might seem quite low because
your scores are being compared to those of other
date is easier or harder than any other. A 600 on one
SSAT students, a very competitive group.
test indicates the same level of performance as a
The good news is, depending on where you are on
600 on another test.
You receive a scaled score in each of the three
the scoring scale, a small difference in raw scores
can result in a large difference in percentile ranking.
sections: Quantitative, Verbal, and Reading.
For example, a student who gets a raw score of 25
Your scaled scores are added to create a total score.
SSAT will increase by nearly 20 percentile points by
(out of 60) on the Verbal section of the Upper Level
getting only 5 more correct answers. Having an
effective plan of attack, building skills, and learning
test-taking strategies can bring a large improvement
to your SSAT percentile rank.
TAKE-HOME MESSAGE
Getting just a few more questions right can make a significant
difference in your scaled and percentile scores.
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SSAT SCORING
Raw scores for each section are calculated by
Scaled scores are assigned percentile ranks based
adding one point for each correct answer and then
on the percentage of students who scored at or
subtracting a quarter of a point for every incorrect
below that level, as shown below.
answer.
Scaled scores for each section are calculated using
a conversion table, as shown in the abridged table
below. These scaled scores are added together to
create a total score.
RAW SCORE TO SCALED SCORE CONVERSION
Raw
Score
Verbal
Scaled Score
Quantitative
Scaled Score
SCALED SCORE TO PERCENTILE RANK CONVERSION
Reading
Scaled Score
Total
Score
Percentile
Rank
Total
Score
Percentile
Rank
615
640
619
1800
12
2120
80
620
650
623
1820
16
2140
84
17
625
659
627
1840
19
2160
85
18
630
662
632
1860
22
2180
90
19
635
668
642
1880
27
2200
91
93
20
641
671
651
1900
32
2220
21
646
678
657
1920
37
2240
95
22
661
686
662
1940
42
2260
96
23
656
689
665
1960
47
2280
97
24
662
692
668
1980
51
2300
98
25
667
701
677
2000
54
2320
99
26
670
704
680
2020
58
2340
99
27
674
707
686
2040
64
2360
99
28
680
710
700
2060
66
2380
99
29
686
719
706
2080
71
2400
99
30
692
727
711
2100
76
31
695
734
714
32
698
737
719
33
701
740
728
34
709
743
737
35
717
746
745
36
720
749
751
37
722
752
757
38
725
755
761
39
728
759
781
40
735
764
800
41
741
767
770
42
749
43
757
777
44
764
784
45
767
790
SSAT
15
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These conversion tables are estimated based on data for 8th grade
students taking the Upper Level SSAT.
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PROCESS OF ELIMINATION
Each SSAT problem is a mini-mystery to be unraveled from a range of clues: the question, a diagram or
passage, the answer choices, and your knowledge of what content is tested and how it is tested. You should
never ignore information from any of these potential clues. Eliminating answer choices that you know are wrong
gets you closer to finding the right answer. It also means that you will do better if you need to guess. Improving
your ability to make educated guesses is an important step toward a higher score.
SSAT
STUDENT A
STUDENT B
STUDENT C
1
A
B
C
D
E
1
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B
C
D
E
1
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D
E
2
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D
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C
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2
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D
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3
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9
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9
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B
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D
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10
A
B
C
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10
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C
D
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10
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B
C
D
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11
A
B
C
D
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11
A
B
C
D
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11
A
B
C
D
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12
A
B
C
D
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12
A
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C
D
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12
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C
D
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13
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13
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14
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17
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20
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20
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D
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20
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B
C
D
E
All BlankRandom Educated
GuessesGuesses
correct
0
incorrect
0
blank
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raw score
0
4
16
0
4 - (16 × ¼) = 0
Raw Points
7
13
0
7 - (13 × ¼) = 3 ¾
Raw Points
Student C has used a methodical and consistent Process of Elimination (POE) strategy and scores significantly
higher than Student A or Student B based on POE alone. By not guessing, Student A gets 0 raw points. While
Student B answers every question, the student doesn’t use POE and therefore doesn’t improve the odds of
getting questions right. Furthermore, the SSAT’s guessing penalty reduces the student's earned points.
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SSAT QUANTITATIVE OVERVIEW
The Quantitative sections of the SSAT differ from
The SSAT has two Quantitative sections, each
what you've seen in standard math courses. While
allowing 30 minutes to work through 25 questions.
SSAT math requires a solid foundation in math skills,
Both sections are arranged in rough order of difficulty.
the questions themselves test the application of
For example, questions 24 and 25 will be much
those skills to more abstract and complex problems.
harder than questions 4 and 5.
MIDDLE AND UPPER LEVEL SSAT STRUCTURE
25 QUESTIONS, 30 MINUTES TOTAL FOR SECTION 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
g
Easy
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
g Difficult
Medium
25 QUESTIONS, 30 MINUTES TOTAL FOR SECTION 4
1
2
3
4
5
Easy
6
7
8
9
10
11
g
12
13
14
Medium
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
g Difficult
SSAT
TEST STRATEGIES
Know your limits.
Many students can raise their Quantitative scores by
Use the answer choices to work
backward.
simply slowing down and focusing on fewer
Don’t get tunnel vision. If you can’t solve a math
problems. Each question is worth one raw point, so
problem in the forward direction, try to solve it in the
you should put your time and energy into the
reverse direction by plugging in the answer choices
questions within your capabilities. Be careful to avoid
or by choosing numbers for variables.
mistakes on the easiest questions, make educated
guesses when you can eliminate answer choices,
and skip questions that are too challenging for you.
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SSAT QUANTITATIVE SKILLS
SSAT math spans from basic arithmetic to algebra and basic geometry. Difficulty often stems from the nonstandard presentation of questions.
You are not allowed to use a calculator, so strong computational skills are vital.
COMPLETE LIST OF SSAT MATH SKILLS
Number Concepts and Operations
Algebra
• Number properties
• Algebraic expressions
• Divisibility and remainders
• Algebraic equations
• Multiples and factors
• Inequalities
• Fractions
• Functions
• Decimals and place value
• Absolute value
• Rounding and estimation
SSAT
• Percents
• Ratios and proportions
• Exponents and roots
• Order of operations
• Sequences and series
Geometry
• Angles
• Parallel lines
• Triangles
• Area and perimeter
• Circles
Data Analysis
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• Volume
• Averages
• Coordinate plane
• Probability
• Slope
• Charts and graphs
• Graphing lines
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SSAT READING COMPREHENSION OVERVIEW
The Reading Comprehension section requires students to understand what’s explicitly stated and what’s
implied in a broad range of texts. The Reading Comprehension section on the Middle and Upper Level SSAT
includes 8-9 short reading passages, each 250-350 words in length.
MIDDLE AND UPPER LEVEL SSAT STRUCTURE
40 QUESTIONS, 40 MINUTES TOTAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Not in order of difficulty
Passage Types
• Fact passages address topics using details and
• Prose passages tell a story, either fictional or
objective information. For example, a passage
biographical. For example, a passage might might include a description of the way a volcano
include a musician’s memories of how she
erupts or a biography of Florence Nightingale.
learned to play an instrument.
• Poetry passages tell a story, express an idea, or
For example, the author might argue that drinking
describe an imagined scene. Examples might
water should contain fluoride.
include a poem about the ocean, the emotion of
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• Opinion passages express an opinion on a topic.
love, or a person’s struggle.
Question Types
• Identify details
• Determine the author’s purpose and opinions
• Determine the main idea
• Make inferences
• Derive the meaning of vocabulary from context
• Make predictions
TEST STRATEGY
Read with your pencil.
As you read, take notes, underline, and write down
the main ideas of each paragraph.
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SSAT VERBAL OVERVIEW
The Verbal section contains two types of vocabulary-based questions: synonyms and analogies. Synonyms
progress from easy to difficult, as do analogies. Since vocabulary is best learned through context, you can prepare for the test by reading regularly. Focus on
texts that are somewhat challenging, and record and study the definitions of new words you encounter.
MIDDLE AND UPPER LEVEL SSAT STRUCTURE
60 QUESTIONS, 30 MINUTES TOTAL
SYNONYMS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Easy
8
9
10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
g
Medium
g Difficult
ANALOGIES
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
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Easy
g
Medium
g Difficult
Synonyms
Analogies
Synonym questions test your ability to determine the
Analogy questions ask you to identify the
meaning of words without contextual clues. You
relationships between words and demonstrate a
must choose the word that is most nearly the same
nuanced understanding of their meanings. You must
in meaning to the stem word in the question.
choose the pair of words with a relationship that best
matches the relationship between the stem words in
the question.
TEST STRATEGY
Know what you’re looking for before checking the answer choices.
Synonyms: Consider the definition of the word before
Analogies: State the relationship between the given
looking at the answer choices. Note that some
pair of words first. Then, search for an answer choice
questions test secondary or tertiary meanings. Then
that has that same relationship. Be specific. If you use
find the answer choice that matches best. For words
a vague relationship, more than one answer choice
you don't know, consider the "charge" (does the word
may seem correct.
have a positive or negative connotation?).
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SSAT ANALOGY TYPES
The SSAT repeats several analogy types from test to test. Familiarizing yourself with these common stems will
help you quickly and confidently identify the relationships in analogy questions on the test.
Synonym
frenetic is to energetic
(frenetic means energetic)
Antonym
impudent is to respectful
(impudent is the opposite of respectful)
Function or Use
aviary is to birds
(an aviary houses birds)
Person and Activity, Tool, or Creation
(a cobbler makes shoes)
SSAT
cobbler is to shoe
Action/Result
insult is to offended
(an insult will make someone offended)
Characteristic
menace is to threatening
(a menace is threatening)
Type
fly is to insect
(a fly is a type of insect)
Part/Whole
novel is to chapter
(a chapter is a part of a novel)
Degree of Intensity
cold is to frigid
(frigid means extremely cold)
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SSAT WRITING OVERVIEW
The Writing section of the SSAT requires you to write an essay in 25 minutes (15 minutes for the Elementary
Level SSAT). Practice with timed essays is essential for creating a well-structured, well-supported, and wellwritten essay. Writing an essay under such time constraints is an unusual assignment. Be sure to time yourself
while writing practice essays so you can find the right pace.
While the SSAT essay is not scored, it is sent to school admissions committees, and it can still be an important
part of your application. Middle Level
The Middle Level SSAT gives students a choice between two creative prompts. Students should choose one
prompt as inspiration for a short story.
Middle Level Writing directions:
"Schools would like to get to know you better through a story you tell using one of the ideas below.
Please choose the idea you find most interesting and write a story using the idea as your first sentence.
SSAT
Please fill in the circle next to the one you choose."
Upper Level
The Upper Level SSAT gives students a choice between a creative prompt and a formal prompt. The formal
prompt asks a question that usually relates to students’ thoughts or opinions.
Upper Level Writing directions:
"Schools would like to get to know you better through an essay or story using one of the two topics
below. Please select the topic you find most interesting and fill in the circle next to the topic you
choose."
Sample Prompts
Creative prompts:
• She had never seen something so beautiful.
• They were all waiting for me to speak.
• She had always been a hard worker, but she had never faced such a difficult challenge.
Formal prompts:
• What class or subject in school do you enjoy most? Why?
• Who is someone you respect? Explain why you feel this way.
• Which two historical figures would you like to meet and why?
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THE ISEE
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is
created by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB)
and is administered at three levels based on the
applicant’s grade: Lower, Middle, and Upper. Each
level of the test is intended for multiple grades:
• Lower Level
Students in grades 4-5, applying to grades 5-6
• Middle Level
Students in grades 6-7, applying to grades 7-8
• Upper Level
Students in grades 8-11, applying to grades 9-12
The ISEE measures verbal, math, and reading skills
needed for successful performance in independent
schools.
Different Grades, Different Testing
Experiences
Taking the ISEE can be a very different experience
depending on the grade level of the student. For
example, students in grades 8 to 11 take the Upper
Level ISEE, so 8th graders will likely encounter some
material that is more advanced than what they have
learned in school. On the other hand, 11th graders
will likely have previously encountered all of the
material on the test.
Keep in mind that your scores are compared only to
those of students in the same grade, so there is no
scoring advantage or disadvantage to taking the test
at a certain grade level.
The ISEE contains elements of both aptitude (like the
ISEE
SSAT) and curriculum-based testing.
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ISEE LEVELS & STRUCTURE
QUESTIONS*
TIME
(MINUTES)
VERBAL REASONING
34
20
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
38
35
TEST LEVEL
Lower Level
Students in grades 4-5,
applying to grades 5-6
SECTION
760-940
5-minute break
in each of
READING COMPREHENSION
25
25
MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT
30
30
4
sections
Essay not
5-minute break
ESSAY
SCALED
SCORES
scored
1
30
TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 20 minutes
40
20
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
37
35
5-minute break
Middle Level
Students in grades 6-7,
applying to grades 7-8
760-940
in each of
ISEE
VERBAL REASONING
4
READING COMPREHENSION
36
35
MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT
47
40
sections
Essay not
5-minute break
scored
ESSAY
1
30
TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 40 minutes
Upper Level
Students in grades
8-11, applying to
VERBAL REASONING
40
20
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
37
35
5-minute break
READING COMPREHENSION
36
35
MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT
47
40
grades 9-12
4
sections
Essay not
5-minute break
ESSAY
760-940
in each of
1
30
scored
TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 40 minutes
* Each section of the ISEE (excluding the essay) includes several experimental questions that will not be scored but may be used on future editions of
the test. You will not be notified of which questions are experimental.
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ISEE SCALED SCORES, PERCENTILES, STANINES
Both the ISEE and SSAT report scaled scores. However, independent school admission offices have historically
relied more on percentile ranks than on scaled scores. The ISEE also provides stanine scores (explained below),
which some schools use as the primary consideration for ISEE results.
ISEE essays are not scored. Copies of your essay are sent to schools along with your score report. The
importance of your essay in admissions decisions varies from school to school, but it is generally much less
important than your percentile rank or stanine score.
Raw Scores
Percentiles
Your raw score is the total number of correct
Your scaled scores are given percentile ranks
answers. Every question on the ISEE is worth one
indicating how well you scored compared to other
point, so the easiest question is worth just as much
test-takers of the same grade. For example, a 60th
as the most difficult question. There are no points for
percentile score indicates that you performed the
skipped questions. There is no penalty for incorrect
same as or better than 60% of test-takers. Your
answers, so you should guess aggressively on the
percentile rank is based on scores from all students
ISEE. Do not leave any answers blank.
in your grade who have taken the test over the past
ISEE
three years.
Scaled Scores
Your percentile might seem quite low because your
Your raw score is converted to a scaled score. Each
scores are being compared to those of other ISEE
ISEE has a slightly different scale to account for any
students, a very competitive group.
small differences in difficulty between tests. As a
result, no test date is easier or harder than any other.
An 840 on one test indicates the same level of
performance as an 840 on another test.
The ISEE provides scaled scores in each of 4
sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning,
Reading Comprehension, and Mathematics
Achievement. The ISEE does not provide a combined
total score.
Stanines
Ranging from 1-9, stanines are groupings of
percentile scores. See the table on the next page for
how percentiles are grouped into stanines.
A relatively small percent of students will achieve
stanine scores that are very high or very low. Stanine
scores create a bell curve, so that the majority of
students achieve “average” stanine scores of 4-6.
The section score range for the ISEE is 760-940.
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ISEE SCORING
Raw scores for each section are calculated by
Scaled scores are assigned percentile ranks based
adding one point for each correct answer. There are
on the percentage of students who scored at or
no point deductions for incorrect answers.
below that level.
Scaled scores for each section are calculated using
Percentile ranks are then grouped into stanine
a conversion table, as shown in the abridged table
scores, ranging from 1 to 9, as shown below.
below.
SCALED SCORE TO PERCENTILE
RANK CONVERSION
RAW SCORE TO SCALED SCORE CONVERSION
Raw
Score
Verbal
Reasoning
Scaled Score
Quantitative
Reading
Mathematics
Reasoning Comprehension Achievement
Scaled Score Scaled Score Scaled Score
842
859
843
852
16
845
862
848
854
17
848
866
852
857
18
852
869
856
859
19
855
873
860
862
20
858
876
865
865
25th
50th
75th
Verbal
Reasoning
847
863
879
Quantitative
Reasoning
853
867
882
Reading
Comprehension
844
865
884
Mathematics
Achievement
858
871
884
21
862
879
869
867
22
865
883
873
870
23
868
886
878
872
24
871
889
882
875
25
875
893
886
877
26
878
896
891
880
27
881
899
895
882
28
884
903
899
885
PERCENTILE
RANK
STANINE SCORE
1-3
1
4-10
2
11-22
3
These conversion tables are estimated based on data
for 6th grade students taking the Middle Level ISEE.
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887
906
903
887
30
891
909
908
890
31
894
913
893
32
897
916
895
33
900
898
23-39
4
34
904
900
40-59
5
35
907
903
60-76
6
77-88
7
36
905
37
908
38
910
89-95
8
96-99
9
39
913
40
915
41
918
42
921
ISEE
15
Percentile
Section
Stanine groupings stay the same for each test level
and for every administration of the ISEE.
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ISEE VERBAL REASONING OVERVIEW
The Verbal Reasoning section contains two types of vocabulary-based questions: synonyms and sentence
completions. Synonyms progress from easy to difficult, as do sentence completions.
Because vocabulary is best learned through context, you can prepare for the test by reading regularly. Focus
on texts that are somewhat challenging, and record and study the definitions of new words you encounter.
MIDDLE LEVEL ISEE STRUCTURE
40 QUESTIONS, 20 MINUTES TOTAL
Synonyms (17-23 questions)
Easy
g
Medium
g
Difficult
Sentence Completions (17-23 questions)
ISEE
Easy
g
Medium
g
Difficult
Synonyms
Sentence Completions
Synonyms test your ability to determine the meaning
Sentence completions test your ability to understand
of words without contextual clues. You must choose
words in context. You must choose the word(s) that
the word that is most nearly the same in meaning to
works best within a given sentence.
the word in the question.
TEST STRATEGIES
Consider multiple definitions for
words.
Anticipate the answer.
Trickier synonym questions will use less common
the sentence to anticipate what needs to go into the
definitions. For example, the word “train” can mean a
blank to complete the sentence. You don't need to
locomotive, a part of a dress, or the act of preparing
have an actual word in mind; a general idea is
for an event.
enough. Then, see which answer choice matches
Before you look at the answer choices, use clues in
best with your anticipated answer.
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ISEE QUANTITATIVE REASONING OVERVIEW
Quantitative Reasoning is the first of two math sections on the ISEE and is designed to test problem-solving and
critical thinking skills. The questions often require little or no calculation because the emphasis is on your ability
to reason mathematically.
On the Middle and Upper Level tests, the Quantitative Reasoning section has two types of questions: word
problems and quantitative comparisons. On the Lower Level test, this section has only word problems.
MIDDLE LEVEL ISEE STRUCTURE
37 QUESTIONS, 35 MINUTES TOTAL
Word Problems (18-21 questions)
Easy
g
Medium
g
Difficult
Quantitative Comparisons (14-17 questions)
Easy
g
Medium
g
Difficult
Quantitative Comparisons
Word problems require logic and higher-order
The quantitative comparison questions present
thinking. They may be different from the standard
quantities in two columns: Column A and Column B.
questions seen in typical math classes.
All comparison questions have the same four answer
ISEE
Word Problems
choices, as shown below.
(A) The quantity in Column A is greater.
(B) The quantity in Column B is greater.
(C) The two quantities are equal.
(D) The relationship cannot be determined from the
information given.
TEST STRATEGIES
Plan the steps you’ll need to get to the
answer.
Test different values for variables.
When trying to figure out how to solve a word
which quantity is greater in all possible cases. When
problem, ask yourself, “What information do I need
a quantity involves variables, test different values to
to find the answer?” and “What can I calculate with
see if one quantity is always greater. For example, try
the information I’ve been given?”
a fraction, a negative number, a positive number, and
Quantitative comparisons ask you to determine
zero.
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ISEE READING COMPREHENSION OVERVIEW
The Reading Comprehension section requires students to understand what’s explicitly stated and what’s
implied in a broad range of texts. The passages cover topics in literature, history, science, and modern life.
The Lower Level test has five reading passages, each followed by five questions. The Middle and Upper Level
tests have six reading passages, each followed by six questions.
MIDDLE LEVEL ISEE STRUCTURE
36 QUESTIONS, 35 MINUTES TOTAL
Passage 1
1
2
3
Passage 2
4
5
6
7
8
Passage 4
19
20
21
22
9
10
Passage 3
11
12
13
14
Passage 5
23
24
25
26
27
28
15
16
17
18
35
36
Passage 6
29
30
31
32
33
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Not in order of difficulty
Question Types
• Main Idea questions ask you to identify the primary
purpose, message, or focus of the passage.
• Supporting Ideas questions ask for specific facts
and explicit ideas from the passage.
• Tone/Style/Figurative Language questions ask
• Vocabulary questions ask you to define a word in
the context in which it is used.
• Inference questions ask you to draw logical
conclusions based on information in the passage.
• Organization/Logic questions ask you to recognize
you to identify the author’s attitude, describe the
the structure of ideas in the passage or the purpose
mood of the passage, or determine the meaning of
of portions of the passage.
a metaphor.
TEST STRATEGY
Be an active reader.
As you read, you should summarize, make connections,
and analyze the passage. Take notes, underline, and
write down the main ideas of each paragraph.
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ISEE MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT OVERVIEW
Mathematics Achievement is the curriculum-based section of the two math sections on the ISEE. Whereas the
questions in the Quantitative Reasoning section are often abstract, the questions in the Mathematics
Achievement section are more straightforward and often require knowledge of math terminology and
procedures. The questions in this section are likely similar to what you have seen in school math courses.
Depending on your grade level, though, you may encounter concepts that you have not yet learned.
MIDDLE LEVEL ISEE STRUCTURE
47 QUESTIONS, 40 MINUTES TOTAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
Easy
g
Medium
Math Content
WHOLE NUMBERS
7-10 Questions
The Middle Level Mathematics Achievement section
spans the math areas shown below. Sample topics
•Add, subtract, multiply, divide
•Positive and negative
•Odd and even
from each content area are listed.
15-21%
9-13%
•Angles
•Triangles
•Circles
•Coordinate plane
9-13%
•Percent-decimal-fraction
conversion
•Rounding and estimation
11-19%
ISEE
GEOMETRY
4-6 Questions
15-21%
DECIMALS, PERCENTS,
AND FRACTIONS
7-10 Questions
Difficult
g
MEASUREMENT
4-6 Questions
•Area
•Volume
•Surface area
19-28%
DATA ANALYSIS AND
PROBABILITY
5-9 Questions
ALGEBRAIC
CONCEPTS
9-13 Questions
•Mean, median, mode, range
•Probability
•Data plots
•Equations
•Functions
•Inequalities
TEST STRATEGY
Check your work after each question.
Instead of waiting until the end to review your answers,
do a quick check after you solve each question. Did you
answer the question asked? Did you make any careless
mistakes? Is your answer reasonable?
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ISEE ESSAY OVERVIEW
The Essay section of the ISEE requires you to write an essay in 30 minutes. Practice with timed essays is
essential for creating a well-structured, well-supported, and well-written essay. Writing an essay under such
time constraints is an unusual assignment. Be sure to time yourself while writing practice essays so you can find
the right pace.
While the ISEE essay is not scored, it is sent to school admissions committees, and it can still be an important
part of your application. Essay Directions
"The essay is designed to give you an opportunity to show how well you can write. You should try to
express your thoughts clearly. How well you write is much more important than how much you write,
but you need to say enough for a reader to understand what you mean.
You will probably want to write more than a short paragraph. You should also be aware that a copy of
your essay will be sent to each school that will be receiving your test results. You are to write only in
the appropriate section of the answer sheet. Please write or print so that your writing may be read by
ISEE
someone who is not familiar with your handwriting."
Sample Prompts
Lower Level prompts:
• What are the best qualities of a person you admire?
• Explain a hobby you have that makes you special.
Middle Level prompts:
• Describe your ideal future career.
• Discuss a problem in the world that you would like to solve and how you would solve it.
Upper Level prompts:
• What accomplishment are you most proud of? Describe this accomplishment and why it makes you
feel proud.
• Describe an experience that has inspired you.
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COMPARISON OF THE SSAT & ISEE
COMPARISON
OF THE
SSAT & ISEE
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SSAT-ISEE COMPARISON
SSAT
Format
and
Length
ISEE
Elementary Level
Lower Level
• 4 sections
• 5 sections
• 1 hour, 40 minutes
• 2 hours, 20 minutes
Middle and Upper Level
Middle and Upper Level
• 6 sections (including
experimental section)
• 5 sections COMPARISON OF THE SSAT & ISEE
Math
Incorrect answer penalty
• ¼ raw score point
No incorrect answer
penalty
Scaled Score ranges
Scaled Score range
The SSAT’s incorrect answer
penalty means students need to be
more careful about guessing.
• Elementary – 900-1800
• 760-940 per section
• Middle – 1320-2130
• Upper – 1500-2400
Scaled scores are given
percentile ranks
Scaled scores are given
percentile ranks
Percentiles are grouped
into stanine scores
Both tests convert raw scores to
scaled scores, which are then given
percentile ranks. The ISEE also
gives a stanine score.
Arithmetic through
geometry
Arithmetic through
geometry
Questions require
knowledge of math
concepts and skills, as well
as problem solving and
critical thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
Many of the math questions on the
SSAT are different from what
students see in standard math
courses.
• Focus on problem solving
and critical thinking
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On the ISEE, students should guess
aggressively and never leave an
answer blank because there is no
penalty for incorrect answers.
• Focus on knowledge of
math concepts and skills
The ISEE’s Math Achievement
section has straightforward
questions. The Quantitative
Reasoning section has trickier and
more abstract questions, similar to
the SSAT’s math sections. ISEE passages are typically
300-600 words long.
The SSAT and ISEE have similar
reading question types.
Mathematics Achievement
May include poem
passages
SSAT reading passages are
typically shorter than ISEE
passages.
Synonyms
Synonyms
Analogies
Sentence Completions
An extensive vocabulary is very
helpful on both tests.
The SSAT’s analogies require more
critical thinking and less vocabulary
knowledge than do the ISEE’s
sentence completions.
Verbal
Essay
Pacing is almost identical, except
for the math sections, where the
SSAT offers slightly more time per
question.
The SSAT has an experimental
section, whereas the ISEE has
experimental questions spread
throughout.
SSAT passages are typically
250-350 words long.
Reading
The SSAT and ISEE have similar
structures.
• 2 hours, 40 minutes
• 3 hours, 5 minutes
Scoring
KEY DIFFERENCES
Creative or formal prompt,
depending on test level
Formal prompt
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For both tests, the essays are not
scored but are sent directly to
admissions offices.
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& RESOURCES
RESOURCES
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RESOURCES
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SUMMIT LEADERSHIP
Anthony Aromando, Regional Director, Connecticut and New York
Anthony has been with Summit for over four years, first as a tutor and currently as Regional
Director for CT and NY. He brings to Summit nearly twenty years of high school teaching
experience and enthusiasm for guiding families, counselors, and consultants through the
test-prep process. Anthony holds a BA in English from the University of Notre Dame.
Kristine Chochrek, Marketing Director
Kristine received a BA in English from Middlebury College. With over 15 years of marketing
experience, she is excited to be part of the continued growth of Summit. Kristine believes
in the educational benefits of travel and has enjoyed studying abroad and traveling all
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over the world. In her free time, Kristine volunteers with Horizons for Homeless Children,
a charity helping to improve the lives of homeless children in Massachusetts.
Michael Dean, Regional Director, Massachusetts
Michael received a BA in Film from Emerson College and an MA in Library and Information
Science from Simmons College. He has held several different management positions
during his 10+ years at Summit, and his customer service focus and integrity make him
well-suited to his latest role as Regional Director, Massachusetts. Michael is highly regarded
among school and independent counselors throughout New England and New York as a
trusted test-prep partner who does all he can on behalf of his clients.
Drew Heilpern, Chief Brand Ambassador
Drew graduated cum laude from Duke University with degrees in Biology and Education.
After teaching middle school science, Drew earned his Ph.D. in Immunology from Tufts
University. Soon after, Drew began tutoring for Summit where his passion as an educator
quickly made him one of Summit’s most requested tutors. As Summit’s Chief Brand
Ambassador, he gets to pursue his passion of helping to guide educational consultants,
school counselors, and families through the standardized testing process.
Brian Murphy, General Manager, Course Materials and Services
Brian Murphy has been with Summit for seven years. He is currently the General Manager
of the Course Materials and Services division. He has a BA from the College of the
Holy Cross and an MA from the University of Connecticut. He spent 10 years as a
public school teacher before joining Summit. He enjoys helping schools run their own
test-prep programs and helping tutoring companies grow their test prep services.
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Charlie O’Hearn, President/Founder
While an undergraduate at Yale University, Charlie provided personalized, in-home tutoring
services to students in the New Haven area. Seeing a need for one-on-one, in-home
tutoring and test preparation, he launched Summit Educational Group in Wellesley, MA,
in 1988. Charlie has written a number of highly regarded test preparation books, which
are used by tutoring companies and schools around the country. He is a frequent speaker
and panelist at education conferences, forums, and schools.
Anne Ouellette, Corporate Director of Tutor Services
Anne Ouellette graduated in the top 10% of her class at the United States Naval
Academy and later studied Nuclear Engineering through the Navy. She has been
a tutor since 2010 and currently works as the Corporate Director of Tutor Services for
140-year-old Victorian home.
Jenn Prince, Director of Educational Partnerships
Jenn graduated from Boston University with her MBA and has been providing educational
services for many years. Prior to joining Summit, Jenn worked as a Regional Corporate
Trainer for Estee Lauder Corporation, as well as a Boston-area Pre-College Programs
Director for Kaplan. In addition to her time teaching at Beaver Country Day School and
Dana Hall, Jenn spent several summers working for the Steppingstone Foundation, a
program which helps to prepare underprivileged kids for entry into independent schools.
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Catherine Thompson, Director of Operations
Catherine was a National Merit Finalist and Scholar. She earned her BBA from the
University of Texas at Austin and later studied to become a teacher. She spent time
teaching high school geometry and algebra in both Texas and Massachusetts, before
moving on to private tutoring with Summit in 2003. She currently runs the finance and
HR departments for Summit while still finding the time for family, cooking, and reading.
Joshua White, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Training
Joshua oversees the development and implementation of Summit’s curriculum,
instruction, and training. Prior to his role as Director of Curriculum, Joshua spent 3 years
as a Summit tutor and classroom teacher, preparing students for the SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE,
and essay writing. With over 10 years of tutoring experience, Joshua has taught students
from kindergarteners to senior citizens in everything from cooking to computers.
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RESOURCES
ISEE
(800) 446-0320
Register for the ISEE: www.erblearn.org/parents/admissions-testing-isee
Free ISEE guide and official practice test: isee.erblearn.org/guide.aspx
SSAT
(609) 683-4440
Register for the SSAT: www.ssat.org/test/registration
Purchase the official SSAT guide: www.ssat.org/test-prep/official-guide
REFERENCES & RESOURCES
Standard Application Online for SSAT: www.ssat.org/sao
Association of Independent Schools in New England
www.aisne.org
Information on enrollment, applications, and school programs
National Association of Independent Schools
www.nais.org
Information on applications, costs, and financial aid
Summit Educational Group
www.mytutor.com
Although parts of the site are designed specifically for Summit students, we maintain an extensive free set of
testing resources, admissions links, and preparation tips for all students, parents, and counselors.
Summit’s Blog
www.mytutor.com/blog
A frequently updated resource for all information regarding admissions tests.
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test prep and academic programs are now available
anywhere you are. Through an online whiteboard
and Skype, our expert tutors will bring their expertise
to you, anywhere in the world. You will receive the
exact same personalized service and can expect the
same stellar results on test day.
CHARLIE O’HEARN
President/Founder
Summit Educational Group
Classroom Programs
Whether it is SAT, ACT, or SSAT prep, the answer is
simple: no other company offers the quality, results,
and care found in a Summit program. We currently
partner with many of the most demanding
independent and public schools in New England.
But no two schools are alike, and neither are any
two Summit programs. We know that every school
has a unique student body with different needs, and
we’ll work with them to customize the best program
for their students and culture.
Course Materials and Services
Summit has developed, and continues to perfect, a
suite of proven, results-driven course materials
which helps students improve critical thinking skills
and develop effective test-taking strategies, leading
to higher scores. Our course books, test analysis,
and professional development have helped
hundreds of schools and tutoring companies
worldwide generate higher test scores for their
students.
Practice Testing
Each program begins with a diagnostic test and
detailed score report that identifies strengths and
areas for improvement. This allows our tutors to
customize their instruction accordingly. Real practice
tests throughout the program allow students to
practice what they’ve learned and provide valuable
information on how they’re progressing. We also
offer free proctored practice tests in the community,
affording students the opportunity to take “dress
rehearsal” tests, so they know exactly what to expect
on the real thing.
SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL GROUP
CONNECTICUT / NEW YORK
237 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
800-843-8520
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