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The ISEE vs. the SSAT

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Most independent schools require a standardized test as part of the admissions process, usually the ISEE or the SSAT. Many parents and students ask the question: What’s the difference? Before pondering the question too much, it’s important to check if the school(s) to which you are applying require(s) a certain test. In Los Angeles, many…

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Introduction to the ISEE

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What is the ISEE? The ISEE is a test required as part of the application to many independent schools. It is administered by the Educational Records Bureau. How much does it “count”? The test is one factor in the school’s admissions process, but some schools will weigh it more heavily than others. The best way…

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About the SSAT

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Private high schools could be very selective, meaning they have many more prospective students applying than they have available slots. Also, because of the big differences between the various public and private elementary and middle schools, it’s very hard to judge students’ aptitudes and abilities based solely on their GPA. Therefore, many private high schools…

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