NOVEL PREP ISEE PREP
At Novel Prep, we understand that the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) is not just any admissions test. It assesses both what students know and how they think, giving them multiple opportunities to shine. Our comprehensive ISEE prep programs are designed to help you succeed and confidently showcase your abilities to top private middle and high schools.
Why Choose Novel Prep for ISEE Preparation?
Comprehensive Test Prep
- Customized Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique strengths and weaknesses, ensuring they get the most out of their study time.
- Expert Instructors: Our experienced tutors specialize in ISEE content and strategies, providing top-notch instruction and support.
Multi-Level Support
- Lower Level: For students in grades 4 and 5, focusing on building foundational skills.
- Middle Level: For students in grades 6 and 7, honing intermediate skills and test-taking strategies.
- Upper Level: For students in grades 8 through 11, refining advanced skills and techniques for optimal performance.
Flexible Learning Options
- Online Courses: Interactive and engaging online lessons that can be accessed from anywhere.
- In-Person Classes: Small group sessions that foster a collaborative learning environment.
- 1 on 1 Tutoring: One-on-one sessions tailored to your child’s specific needs.
Practice Makes Perfect
- Realistic Practice Tests: Simulate the actual ISEE experience to build familiarity and reduce test-day anxiety.
- Detailed Feedback: In-depth analysis of practice test results to pinpoint areas for improvement.
Holistic Approach
- Critical Thinking Development: Emphasizing problem-solving and analytical skills that go beyond rote memorization
- Confidence Building: Strategies to boost your child’s confidence and ensure they approach the test with a positive mindset.
Convenient Registration and Management
- Easy Online Registration: Quickly sign up for courses and manage your schedule through our user-friendly portal.
- Comprehensive Student Management: Keep track of your child’s progress, accommodations, testing dates, and score reports all in one place.
Learn About the ISEE ®?
The ISEE, or Independent School Entrance Examination, is utilized for private middle and high school admissions. Achieving success on this test is crucial if you aspire to enroll in a prestigious private middle or high school.
When can I take it, and how do I sign up?
The ISEE is offered several times a year, with most testing dates in the fall and early winter. The number of available test dates depends on your location, and you can only take the ISEE once every six months. Register now.
Wondering about the difference between the SSAT® and the ISEE? Both are used for private school admission, testing Vocabulary, Math, and Reading Comprehension. Many schools accept either test, so you can choose the one that fits you best. The key distinction is in how they assess skills. The ISEE tests vocabulary with synonyms and sentence completion, while the SSAT uses synonyms and analogies. ISEE reading passages are longer, but the SSAT covers a wider range of genres, including poetry. The ISEE places more emphasis on mathematical reasoning compared to the SSAT. If both are accepted by your chosen schools, pick the one that suits your abilities.
The Middle Level Exam is given to students applying for entrance to seventh or eighth grade, while the Upper Level Exam is given to students applying for entrance to ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade. The Middle Level and Upper Level exams have the same number of questions, and they are both 2 hours and 40 minutes long.
Each question on the ISEE holds equal value. Your raw score is based solely on the number of correct answers, as there is no penalty for incorrect responses. Therefore, it’s encouraged for students to guess rather than leave questions unanswered.
The ISEE report will provide various sets of scores and percentiles。
Each section’s raw score is transformed into a scaled score. For the Lower, Middle, and Upper Level exams, the scaled score ranges from 760 to 940.
Schools receive percentile scores, calculated from a 3-year rolling norm pool of applicants to the same grade, irrespective of gender. This allows them to evaluate your standing compared to other students. Your score report includes these percentile scores, along with stanines and a stanine analysis representing the percentiles.
For more details on scoring for different ISEE Levels, check the ERB website and refer to the ISEE Student Guide and the What To Expect On The ISEE resources.
Build a stronger path to ISEE readiness.
Novel Prep helps students prepare for the ISEE with personalized diagnostics, targeted instruction, full-length practice, and clear parent-facing progress updates. Our goal is to help each student understand the test, strengthen core skills, and approach application season with confidence.
Diagnostic FirstStart with a clear picture of strengths, gaps, and pacing.
Skill BuildingStrengthen vocabulary, reading, math reasoning, and essay planning.
Practice ReviewUse mock tests and feedback to turn practice into progress.A focused approach to every major ISEE section.
Verbal Reasoning
Vocabulary development, sentence completion, synonym strategy, and reasoning through unfamiliar words.
Quantitative Reasoning
Math logic, comparison, estimation, data interpretation, and efficient problem setup.
Reading Comprehension
Main idea, inference, tone, structure, vocabulary-in-context, and passage-based evidence.
Math Achievement
Grade-level math review across arithmetic, algebra, geometry, measurement, probability, and data.
Level-specific prep for each admissions stage.
Students prepare based on the grade they are applying to. Our instructors adjust pacing, content depth, and practice focus for Lower, Middle, and Upper Level students.
From diagnostic review to admissions-season confidence.
Diagnostic Assessment
Identify section-by-section strengths, gaps, pacing issues, and question types that need attention.
Personalized Study Plan
Match instruction to the student’s level, school target list, application timeline, and learning style.
Targeted Skill Lessons
Build vocabulary, reading accuracy, math reasoning, calculation fluency, and essay organization.
Timed Practice
Use realistic section practice to improve stamina, pacing, accuracy, and test-taking judgment.
Feedback & Adjustment
Review mistakes, update priorities, and keep parents informed with clear progress checkpoints.
Support that fits real family schedules.
Plan earlier, prepare with less stress.
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3–6 months before testing
Complete a diagnostic, choose the correct level, review target school deadlines, and map out study priorities.
During weekly prep
Build section skills, complete targeted homework, and review mistakes while gradually adding timed practice.
Before test day
Run final practice, refine pacing, organize test-day logistics, and confirm score recipient timing with schools.
Ready to create an ISEE prep plan?
Connect with Novel Prep to discuss your student’s application grade, timeline, current strengths, and the best preparation format for your family.
