How to go from Average to SMART

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SSAT & ISEE, Introduction, Frequently Asked Questions

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The level of difficulty is about the same for both tests.

ISEE	does NOT	penalize you for a wrong answer.
SSAT	does	penalize you for a wrong answer.

ISEE	Quantitative Reasoning,	Time =35 Minutes; Questions=37.
SSAT	Math 1,	Time =30 Minutes; Questions=25.
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ISEE	Mathematics Achievement,	Time =40 Minutes; Questions=47.
SSAT	Math 2,	Time =30 Minutes; Questions=25.

ISEE	has questions on Synonyms and Sentence completion.
SSAT	has questions on Synonyms and Analogy.

1) Private high schools in the United States accept ISEE or SSAT scores for
- admissions and
- merit-based scholarships.
Some schools may be particular about which of the two test scores they prefer.

2) The ISEE and SSAT scores measure the
- basic verbal,
- math, and
- reading skills
students need for successful performance in schools. It's an important tool that gives the school's admission professionals a comparable way to assess and compare applicants, regardless of their background or experience.

The math part of the tests measure a student's skills in three mathematical areas:
- computations,
- geometry/algebra, and
- mathematical concepts.

3) So, if you are currently in grades 8-11 and will be applying for admission to grades 9-12, in a private high school in the United States, and the school you are interested in wants to see your ISEE or SSAT (Upper Level) score(s), you should take the ISEE or SSAT (Upper Level).

Your
- ISEE or SSAT scores along with
- strong school grades and
- extracurriculars
provide the admission committee an opportunity to see how well you will fit in and succeed in their school.

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Both, ISEE and SSAT, test you on how well you can understand and interpret the words (and phrases) used in the questions.

There are three seasons for students to take the ISEE in a 12 month cycle,
- Fall (Aug–Nov)
- Winter (Dec–Mar) and
- Spring/Summer (Apr–Jul)
Students can take the test only once per season, up to a maximum of 3 times in a 12 month cycle.

SSAT Standard tests are offered eight times a year.
Theoretically, students can take them all eight times.
Practically, students may want to take it the second time if they feel they can do better.

SSAT Flex test can be taken once per testing year (Aug 1st to Jul 31st), in addition to all eight SSAT Standard tests.
A Flex SSAT is given to an individual or group on any date other than the Standard dates.

Your SSAT scores will remain valid only through the current testing year.
That means that you can’t use this year’s test scores for next year’s applications.
The testing year begins on Aug 01 and ends on Jul 31, the following year.
For example, if you’re applying to a school in Jan 2024, your test score from April 2023 will no longer be valid.

The following are registered trademarks, for respective companies;

ERB,	for the Educational Records Bureau Corp.
ISEE,	for the Educational Records Bureau Corp.
SSAT,	for the Secondary Admission Test Board.

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