Private School Admissions: SSAT & ISEE Test Prep with SPP

Get ready for Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) with expert guidance from SPP!

 

Why SPP?

  • Specialized Expertise: We specialize in mastering the SSAT and ISEE—two of the most common private school admissions exams. Schools rely on these for a standardized measure of academic readiness, but we go beyond that to build confidence and strategy. 

  • Test Structure Breakdown: We help demystify key differences:

    • SSAT features verbal analogies, two math sections, a reading section, and an unscored essay—with a guessing penalty and five-choice answers.

    • ISEE includes verbal (synonyms and sentence completions), two math sections (including quantitative comparisons), reading, and an essay—no guessing penalty and four-choice answers.

  • Comprehensive Prep: Prep isn’t just about practice tests. We cover test strategy, time management, handling negative marking (for SSAT), and essay readiness—aligning with what admission officers look for.  

  • Flexible: Just like our academic subject tutoring, our Private School Admissions Test Prep is aimed to provide personalized tutoring tailored to your child’s individual test prep needs. Pay for as many sessions as you use and add-on as you go.

 

What You’ll Get

  • Full-Length Practice Tests: Realistic, timed simulations with immediate feedback.

  • Section-Specific Mastery: Target breakdowns in verbal, quantitative, reading, and writing.

  • Strategic Coaching: Learn when to guess, how to eliminate answers, and how to stay calm under pressure.

  • Personalized Guidance: Some schools require one test over the other—let’s tailor your prep plan. 

  • Essay Support: Craft compelling responses that showcase your personality and strengths.

 

Success Stories

“Thanks to SPP’s tailored prep, I improved my SSAT percentile dramatically and got into my first-choice school!” – Parent of a middle school applicant

 

How to Get Started

  1. Free Consultation: Connect with our expert counselors to assess starting point and goals.

  2. Customized Plan: Build your prep calendar—whether you’re weeks or months away from testing.

  3. Prep & Practice: Access materials, coaching sessions, and real-time feedback.

  4. Test Day Ready: Enter the exam with confidence and strategy.

  5. Celebrate & Reflect: Review performance, refine essays, and prepare for interviews next.

 

Book an SPP test prep expert or learn about the big differences between ISEE and SSAT!

 

FAQ

  1. Which exam should my child take—SSAT or ISEE?

    Start with target school requirements. If unspecified, a diagnostic test helps decide—SSAT favors verbal/reading, ISEE favors math logic. 

  2. What’s the scoring difference?

    SSAT includes a wrong-answer penalty; ISEE does not. SSAT uses five choices per question; ISEE uses four. 

  3. How long should we prep?

    Typically 8–12 weeks of structured prep works best, but we tailor plans based on your child’s strengths and timeline.

  4. Do kids need tutoring only for the test?

    We offer broader admissions support—including interview coaching and personal statements.