If you are navigating the independent school world, you have likely heard two acronyms thrown around a lot: ERBs and ISEE. Because both tests are developed by the exact same company (the Educational Records Bureau), they share a massive amount …
The end of the school year brings a well-deserved sigh of relief. While the summer months are primarily a time to rest, recharge, and step away from the daily academic routine, they also offer a quiet window to look ahead. …
Every summer, families face a familiar tension: how to let students enjoy a well-deserved break from the classroom while ensuring they don’t lose the hard-earned academic progress they made over the past nine months. The phenomenon often referred to as …
If you’re a middle schooler preparing for the ISEE or ERB tests, you’ve probably noticed something: the vocabulary is… intense. We’re talking about words like gregarious and pugnacious – words that most 6th graders aren’t dropping on the daily. The …
Big middle school standardized tests like the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) and CTP (aka the ERBs) put a student’s vocabulary skills under the microscope. Some questions require knowledge of absolute vocabulary, like Synonyms and Antonyms, while other questions offer …
The ISEE essay isn’t scored, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t matter. Admissions officers at private schools do read it. They’re looking for clear thinking, logical organization, age-appropriate voice, and writing mechanics, all under the pressure of the clock. Below …
The ISEE Format Decision: Why It Matters When signing up for the ISEE, one of the first decisions families face is how their student will take the test: on paper or online. While both versions assess the same content, the …
We’re excited to announce the launch of PEAK, our new ISEE testing platform designed to help students Prepare. Experience. Assess. Know. — the four key steps of confident test readiness. Created by our team of ISEE experts, the PEAK platform …
The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) can feel like a big hurdle—but knowing what to expect can make all the difference, especially when it comes to math. The ISEE includes two math sections: Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematics Achievement. While they …
As the school year wraps up and 5th graders complete their ERB prep, it’s a great time to start thinking about the next step: preparing for the ISEE! The ERB provides a strong foundation for ISEE prep, especially if your …