This is a must-have for every student applying to the finest private high schools in the United States and overseas. Unlike competing books, it covers both forms (grades 6-8 and 9-12) of the SSAT and all three forms (grades 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12) of the ISEE. It includes five full-length sample tests - two practice SSATs and three practice ISEEs - with complete answer explanations. It also features a bonus chapter: What to Expect at a Private High School by Gregg W. M. Maloberti, Dean of Admission at the elite Lawrenceville School.
Peterson's Master the SSAT & ISEE: High School Entrance Exam Basics contains essential information about all aspects of the SSAT and ISEE. Readers will learn about what kinds of questions to expect, how the tests are scored, what the questions look like, and how they can keep their cool on test day. Peterson's Master the SSAT & ISEE provides students with detailed strategies to help maximize their test scores AND assists parents with guidance on selecting, applying to, and paying for private school. For more information see Peterson's Master the SSAT & ISEE.
A nationally known test-prep teacher gives you the edge over the SSAT/ISEE McGraw-Hill's SSAT/ISEE offers complete coverage of both forms (grades 6-8 and 9-12) of the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) and all three forms (grades 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12) of the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE), the two exams required for admission by more than 2,000 private high schools nationwide and overseas. Inside you'll find 5 full-length sample tests--two practice SSATs and three practice ISEEs--with complete answer explanations Top 30 Tips for higher scores on test day Step-by-step review of all topics covered on the two exams Practical information for test-takers Foreword by the Dean of Admission, the Lawrenceville School
Unlike competing books, it covers both forms (grades 6-8 and 9-12) of the SSAT and all three forms (grades 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12) of the ISEE Includes five full-length sample tests-two practice SSATs and three practice ISEEs-with complete answer explanations Bonus chapter:“What to Expect at a Private High School” by Gregg W. M. Maloberti, Dean of Admission at the elite Lawrenceville School
A comprehensive guide for admission to the best elite private high schools Created by Nicholas Falletta, a leading writer of elementary and high-school educational materials, McGraw-Hill's SSAT/ISEE guides you on the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) and the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). This guide provides complete review and practice for both exams, along with full-length sample practice tests.
Peterson's Master the SSAT & ISEE contains hundreds of practice questions, solid test-taking advice, and essential private secondary school information. Test-takers can use Peterson's ebook to obtain their best high school entrance exam score and get into the secondary school of their choice. Readers will find sections on high school entrance exam basics, vocabulary review, verbal ability review, reading review, mathematics review, writing sample review, SSAT and ISEE practice tests, and a Parent's Guide to Private Schools. Peterson's Master the SSAT & ISEE provides students with detailed strategies to help maximize their test scores AND assists parents with guidance on selecting, applying to, and paying for private school.
The authors offer thorough preparation for the nationally administered entrance exams required by many private high schools. This book presents a diagnostic test, two full-length practice exams for both the SSAT and ISEE, and extensive review material. All questions are answered and keyed to the book's subject review sections.
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