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Independent Schools Entrance Exam (ISEE) Information | ||||||||
| The ISEE* or Independent School Entrance Examination is used by many private schools as a way of comparing applicants from different lower- and middle-schools. The test is given by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) and is sometimes referred to as the ERB. The ERB can be reached at (800) 446-0320, or you can visit their website at www.erbtest.org. | ||||||||
| There are three levels of the ISEE: the Lower Level is for students now in grades 4 or 5; the Middle Level is taken by students going into grades 7 and 8; and the Upper Level is for students entering grades 9 through 12. To learn more about our preparation program for the ISEE, phone BLLC's Learning Studio at 206/328.2275. | ||||||||
| What is tested on the ISEE? The ISEE has five sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematical Achievement, and The Essay. The first four are multiple-choice; the 30-minute essay asks the student to respond to a topic statement, but is not graded. However, the student's essay is sent to whichever schools s/he is applying, along with final test scores. The sections will not necessarily appear in the order listed. | ||||||||
| The verbal reasoning section has 20 synonyms and 20 sentence completions. The quantitative reasoning section tests concepts from arithmetic, elementary algebra, and basic geometry. Approximately 20 of the quantitative ability questions are multiple-choice and approximately 15 are a special kind of comparison question. The reading comprehension section asks students to answer questions on 7-9 short passages of varying styles on a range of topics. The mathematics achievement section tests a similar range of concepts as the quantitative ability section, but all of the questions are regular multiple choice. | ||||||||
| How is the ISEE scored? ISEE scores are reported for each subject on a scale of 800 to 950. Scores from the Lower, Middle, and Upper Level exams cannot be compared. Before calculating your scaled score, the ERB first calculates a raw score. The raw score is simply computed by adding up all of your correct answers. Because there is no deduction made for incorrect answers, it is extremely important that a student never leave an ISEE question blank. The ERB converts raw scores to scaled scores in order to adjust for small variations in difficulty among different test dates. | ||||||||
| When is the ISEE offered? The ISEE dates vary by location. Check with the ERB to arrange a test date in your area. | ||||||||
| How do I know which admission test a school requires? The only sure way to determine which admission test a school requires or prefers is to call them directly. You can also contact the ERB to see if the school is registered as a score recipient. | ||||||||
Scholastic Aptitude Test | ||||||||
| Are you ready for the SAT? Then start getting prepared. The new SAT has changed more simply than an added essay portion. Some of the changes include: | ||||||||
| Plan ahead With a little preparation, students can gain confidence and typically gain on their points per section. At Baker Language & Learning Center, we use the same tried-and-true strategies that the College Board recommends: review of information learned in school, sample tests, and teacher-guided lessons in math, reading, writing, and test-taking strategies. We even use the The Official SAT Online Course™. | ||||||||
| What to expect Our program is specifically geared to the student. We begin with a simulated SAT, score it, and write a report based on areas of strength and areas that need attention. Then we begin the program-your program. At the end of the program, we administer another SAT simulation and compare the scores. | ||||||||
Practice Test Schedule | ||||||||
| Offering ongoing practice tests on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Sundays at 1:00 p.m., and by appointment. Call to schedule your practice today at (206) 328-2275. | ||||||||
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