High School / Private School Entrance Exam
If your child's goal is to get accepted into a private high school, private school or a college prep high school it takes more than good grades. Most schools have a minimum test score that must be achieved before the student is accepted. Having a good test score is important since high school admission these days is so competitive. Below are two of the most popular tests that schools around the nation utilize.
The SSAT is the Secondary School Admissions Test. Private schools throughout the world use the SSAT as a standardized admissions test. Since curricula, teaching and assessment standards vary from school to school, a standardized test is one tool admissions personnel use to determine if an applicant can do the work at their school. The test consists of a short essay and multiple choice aptitude questions. The aptitude testing concentrates on math, reading comprehension and the use of language.
Quantitative (2 separate sections; each contains 25 questions, 30 minutes) tests your knowledge of general mathematical concepts, including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. There are no quantitative comparison questions.
Verbal (60 questions, 30 minutes) tests your knowledge of vocabulary using two different question types: synonyms and analogies. There are no sentence completions.
Reading (40 questions, 40 minutes) tests your ability to read and understand short passages. These reading passages include both fiction (including poetry and folklore) and nonfiction.
Essay (1 essay topic, 25 minutes) is not scored, but a copy is forwarded to the schools to which you apply.
ISEE the Independent School Entrance Examination is used for admission to private middle schools and high schools.
When is the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) Offered? The ISEE is administered on Saturday mornings throughout the fall and winter. It can be taken at various locations throughout the country.
The ISEE has 3 different levels: Lower Level, Middle Level, and Upper Level. All students applying for 9th grade and above will take the Upper Level.
The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) is 3 hours in length and consists of four multiple-choice sections and an essay. The following areas are tested: Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Mathematics Achievement. While the essay is not scored, a copy is mailed to the student’s respective school (up to 6) within approximately 7-10 business days of the student’s actual test.
Verbal Reasoning (40 questions, 20 minutes) tests your knowledge of vocabulary using two different question types: synonyms and sentence completions. There are no analogies on the ISEE.
Reading Comprehension (40 questions, 40 minutes) tests your ability to read and understand short passages. These reading passages include both fiction (including poetry and folklore) and nonfiction.
Quantitative Reasoning (35 questions, 35 minutes)
Mathematics Achievement (45 questions, 40 minutes) test your knowledge of general mathematical concepts through two different question types: problem-solving questions and quantitative comparison questions. The quantitative comparison questions ask you to compare two columns of data.
Essay (1 essay topic, 30 minutes) is not scored, but a copy is forwarded to the schools to which you apply.
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