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Can it be helpful for students to take the ISEE test more than once?
Yes! We recommend students take the ISEE twice. They should prep for the first test, then continue prep until the second test.
Taking the ISEE twice has several advantages. Students often feel less anxious the second time they take the exam, which in itself can improve their performance. Taking the exam a second time also affords the student the opportunity to review the results of the first test with their instructors. Lesson plans can then be customized based on the results of the first official exam to maximize gains on the second exam.
When can you test and how many times?
Students may register to take the ISEE up to three times in a 12-month admission cycle, once in each of three testing seasons.
The three testing seasons are:
Fall (August-November),
Winter (December-March),
Spring/Summer (April-July)
*This means your student can test once in October or November, and then again in December or January.
How will schools see my scores?
Families will automatically receive their student's score report and are not required to indicate a school recipient of the scores when the student tests. We recommend students DO NOT automatically share their scores with any schools before reviewing them in the context of the specific independent schools to which they will be applying.
In short, wait to see the scores before sending them to schools.
Please note that score reports do not indicate how many times your student has taken the ISEE.
Can I send a partial score report?
It is important to note that only a complete score report can be sent to a school; this means families cannot select only portions of a report (such as just the Math or just the Verbal) to share, nor can they select one section of scores from one ISEE test and another section of scores from a different ISEE test.
However, if you choose to send multiple score reports, most schools will view all scores sent to them and use the highest score from each section; if your child performed better on Math on one test but Verbal on the other, they will use the highest score from each test. Note that specific scoring policies are up to specific schools to decide and vary from one institution to another.
ISEE Prep
We focus on content, time-management, and test-taking strategies to maximize your child's score. All teaching is customized to meet your student's specific needs.
If needed, Test Prep Gurus has instructors who have experience working with students with learning differences and special needs.
Registration:
If you are registering for the ISEE, use this ISEE Test Date Finder to find dates and locations.
If you are registering for the SSAT, register here.
*Remember, your child can take the ISEE and SSAT tests multiple times to achieve the best results!
Our teachers book up early every season, so contact us now to determine the best teacher-student fit for your child and get started.