ISEE and SSAT Entrance Exam Tips
Students compare the two exams, try original practice questions in the style of each section, learn pacing strategies and build a calm study plan for test day.
One-Time Class: ISEE and SSAT Entrance Exam Tips
A one-time 60-minute class that walks students through what to expect on the ISEE and SSAT entrance exams. Learners try original practice questions in the style of each section, learn pacing and guessing strategies, and leave with a calm, organized study plan.
$20.00
1 class · $20.00 per class
Paid once.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Ages
- 10–14
- Duration
- 60 min
- Classes
- 1 / Week
- Weeks
- 1
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Class Experience
Applying to an independent or private school often means sitting an entrance exam, and the two most common are the ISEE and the SSAT. This one-time class takes the mystery out of both so students know what to expect and how to start preparing calmly.
We begin by comparing the two exams: the main sections, the different levels by grade, and how verbal, reading, quantitative and writing parts are organised. Students then try short sets of original practice questions written in the style of each section, including synonyms and analogies, reading passages, and quantitative reasoning.
Next we focus on strategy. Students learn how to pace a section, when to skip and return, and how each exam's scoring rules affect guessing decisions, with a reminder to check the current rules on the official exam websites. We also look briefly at the writing sample and how to plan a short, clear response.
The final part is about calm and organisation. Students build a simple study plan for the weeks before their exam date and practise a quick breathing reset for test day. No official test questions are used, and the class does not promise any score or admission result.
Shy and anxious students are welcome. Answers can be typed in the chat, cameras are optional during practice, and the teacher never puts anyone on the spot.
How classes work
The teacher explains each section with a short on-screen example, then students try a few original practice questions and discuss strategies. The class ends with each student filling in a personal study plan.
What we'll cover
Part 1: Meet the Entrance Exams – ISEE vs SSAT sections, levels and timing.
Part 2: Verbal and Reading Practice – Synonyms, analogies and reading questions in the style of each exam.
Part 3: Quantitative Strategies – Pacing, estimating and when to skip and return.
Part 4: Writing Sample and Study Plan – Plan a short essay and build a calm study plan for test day.
Learning Outcomes
Describe the main sections and levels of the ISEE and SSAT
Recognise common question types in verbal, reading and quantitative sections
Use pacing and skip-and-return strategies
Plan a short writing sample response
Build a personal entrance exam study plan
Use a quick breathing reset to stay calm on test day
Learning Needs Support
AnxietyShyness
Students can answer in the chat, keep cameras off during practice and are never called on unexpectedly, and the class includes a calming routine for test-anxious learners.
Prerequisites
No preparation needed. Helpful for students in grades 5 to 9 who are considering an independent school entrance exam.
What You'll Need
- Supplies
- NotebookPencilPrinted practice sheet (optional)Timer
- Device and internet
- Computer with ZoomWebcam and microphone optionalPrinter optional
Notebook and pencil; practice sheet sent before class (print or view on screen); a timer.
Syllabus
1 LessonsA step-by-step plan of what your child learns, class by class. · 1 Week
Available Times
Next 7 days, US Eastern Time
- Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM
- Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM
- Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 PM
- Thu, Nov 12 · 10:30 AM
- Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM
- Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM
Parents Often Ask
Students aged 10 to 14 who are thinking about applying to an independent or private school that uses the ISEE or SSAT. It is a good first step before choosing a longer prep plan.
No. Students practise with original questions written in the style of each section. We also encourage families to check the official exam websites for current formats and rules.
The class includes a calming routine and practical planning, which many students find reassuring. Students can answer in the chat and keep cameras off during practice, so shy learners can take part comfortably.
They will understand the sections and levels of both exams, know key pacing strategies and have a personal study plan for the weeks before their test. The class does not promise any score or admission result.
We give an overview of the lower, middle and upper levels so students in grades 5 to 9 can see what applies to them. Practice questions are pitched at a middle level with simpler and harder variations.
Meet your Instructor
Nandini brings seven years of focused experience tutoring Grades 6–8 science students in physics, chemistry, and biology. She emphasizes the scientific method as the foundation for strong classroom performance and independent learning. Her lessons combine step-by-step inquiry pra…
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