ISEE/SSAT PREP
Prepare for Success with the Best SSAT Prep Course
Mastering the ISEE or SSAT may seem like a daunting task. However, with the right support and preparation, you can get your dream score and get admission to the top private schools. At Hillview Prep, we offer an effective and comprehensive approach to ISEE and SSAT prep near you. Enroll with us today and register for our SSAT and ISEE prep courses online.
ISEE and SSAT Test Prep
Our ISEE/SSAT Test Prep will help students
- Reinforce their concepts
- Improve their test scores
- Learn how to study effectively and improve your test-taking approach
- Ace time management
- Gain confidence to take the ISEE/SSAT with ease and assurance of success
Expert instructors
Seasoned educators with a comprehensive understanding of ISEE and SSAT formats. They employ proven strategies with a deep passion for teaching to enable students to excel at their exams.
Personalized learning
No one size fits all approach. We employ diagnostic assessment to determine individual strengths and weaknesses, which allows us to formulate a custom study plan for each student.
Interactive teaching approach
Interactive lessons with an engaging curriculum to keep students focused and motivated. We use a mix of engaging activities, practice assessment tests, and real-world examples to strengthen understanding.Flexible learning options
Catering to diverse learning styles with convenient ISEE test prep near you. Set a schedule according to your learning style and preference.
Why take the ISEE/SSAT
ISEE/SSAT Prep to Help Your Student Rise Above the Rest
Improve your Skills with ISEE/SSAT Prep in San Francisco, CA
Master the SSAT/ISEE with us
Practice makes perfect
We provide students with ample opportunities to hone their skills and develop confidence with our comprehensive practice programs.
Full-length practice tests- Simulating the actual ISEE or SSAT experience with timed practice tests like the real exam formats.
Detailed answer explanations– Gaining valuable insights that go beyond mere right and wrong answers. Learn in-depth explanations for each question to get clear reasoning and learn strategies to tackle similar questions.
Custom feedback- Do not just get your test graded. Get personalized feedback for performance to focus on areas that require further improvement and strengthen understanding of key concepts.
Master the ISEE/SSAT with confidence
Get the tools to ace your tests.
Targeted skills development- Get a personalized study plan that addresses your distinctive needs. Focus on areas that ensure significant score improvement.
Adaptive learning– Online platform employing smart algorithms to adjust the difficulty of practice problems as students progress. Ensures they are constantly challenged and learn at their most optimum level.
Expert guidance- Get expert guidance from experienced instructors who are available to answer questions, provide additional support, and address student concerns and uncertainties at any point.
SSAT Test Prep:
1. Elementary Level (EL-SSAT) for students applying to 4th and 5th grades. (each grade has a different test).
2. Middle Level (ML-SSAT) for students applying to 6th to 8th grades.
3. Upper Level (UL-SSAT) for students applying to 9th to 12th grades.
ISEE Test Prep:
1. Primary Level (entering Grades 2-4)
2. Lower Level (entering Grades 5 and 6)
3. Middle Level (entering Grades 7 and 9)
4. Upper Level (entering Grades 9 – 12)
SSAT Test Prep – Your Success is Our Priority
At Hillview Prep, we provide students with the support and resources they need to get the best score on the test day.
Over the years, we have made a long history of helping our students secure their dream scores and get admission to the top private schools. Our success stories are solid proof of how effective our teaching approach is. We have complete confidence in our program and offer our students a certain score improvement guarantee. If you do not see any improvement, we will work with you to develop a plan that will help you reach your score goal.
We will be here for the students every step of the way. From the time they enroll with us leading to the test day, our instructors will be available to provide guidance, answer any questions they may have, and offer the encouragement they need to feel confident in their ability to excel at the exam.
What Our Students Say…
Referred a family friend to Hillview Prep for their SAT prep and they were VERY happy with their results. Ken and his team are very smart and incredibly knowledgable about both the subject matter and the tests themselves. With the highly competitive nature of admissions these days, I would highly suggest working with Hillview to give your children the best opportunity to be accepted in to their top school.
Colin Jordan2023-09-28Ken did an amazing job preparing my son for the HSPT. Due to a mistake on our part we didn't reach out to Hillview Prep until a few weeks ahead of the test. Ken was willing to squeeze in the entire course into a few weeks for my son. My son received a great score on the HSPT and was admitted to both Mitty and Bellarmine. I know his test score was a direct result of the tutoring he received at Hillview.Esteban Morales2020-02-24Ken was very helpful throughout the process. Really appreciate his flexibility with the classes as well.Paul Petrus2019-06-26Ken is an amazing teacher, and will prepare his students for any standardized test. Furthermore he’s a nice guy who can help high school students map out their plans for college.Serhat Suzer2019-01-03My son attended Hillview Prep to prepare for the HSPT. He has always had some level of test anxiety and even more so with a test as important as the HSPT. Over the course of two weeks and a couple weekends my son gained the knowledge and confidence he needed to take the HSPT and do very well. His prelim assessment test at Hillview Prep set the strategy and schedule for the next 2 two weeks, and they went to work. Over the course of the two weeks Ken was able to teach my son a new way of approaching test taking that reduced his anxiety of running out of time. The result was a huge increase in his math and comprehension scores from where they started, and acceptance into his two top school choices and his back up choice. As a side benefit the techniques Ken taught my son also carried over to regular school work as well. Ken is an exceptional educator and I look forward to working with him again as my son progresses through high school and eventually the PSAT, SAT and ACT. I highly recommend Hillview Prep above any other teaching establishment, their approach to teaching, learning skills, time management and information retention is second to none and their ability to accommodate busy schedules is a blessing. Mountian View, Ca.Jarreth Solomon2018-04-24Hillview Prep is the only tutoring service we will use. Ken & his team are excellent tutors. My kids have gone there for help with algebra, chem & biology as well as test prep. They tried two other places before finding Hillview; both were unsatisfactory in different ways. One simply had tutors who could not teach and the other was outrageously overpriced having doubled the price of their services in less than a year.google mom2018-03-31
Enroll in the Best SSAT PREP Course with Hillview Prep today
Looking for SSAT classes near you? Register with us today and experience the difference as we help students practice for SSAT and ISEE for guaranteed success. Talk to us today and take the first step towards securing the academic goals and get a place at your dream school.
FAQs
ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is an examination that most private schools use for the assessment of applicants for admittance. The ERB (Educational Records Bureau) oversees the test for assessing the academic capabilities of students in the elementary, middle, and high school tiers. Since the exam caters to a wide range of students from grades 2 to 12, it is divided into four levels.
- Grades two till four- Primary level ISEE
- Grades five and six- Lower Level ISEE
- Graded seven and eight- Middle-Level ISEE
- Grades nine till twelve- Upper-Level ISEE
Regardless of the exam level, four competencies, including reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, mathematics achievement, and quantitative reasoning, are assessed- however, the format and difficulty level vary. Moreover, for the upper, middle, and lower level ISEE, the test also comprises an essay question that is not graded but sent to the institution where the student is applying as a writing sample.
SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) is an important part of secondary school application. You may be required to submit your SSAT scores when applying to private schools.
The test, conducted by the EMA, is standardized and assesses for key competencies, including Math I and II, reading comprehension, and verbal reasoning. It also includes an experimental section that is ungraded and includes new questions.
Like ISEE, there is an essay as well, but it is applicable to all levels, including elementary for grades three and four, middle level for grades five to seven, and upper level for grades eight to eleven. Moreover, the students are assessed for the grades they are in and not the grades they will be entering and are graded against the average score of the students who took the exam during the last three years. It is also important to note that private schools consider other criteria for admissions besides the SSAT scores as well.
It is important to keep in mind that SSAT is generally more difficult than the average school exams. Students may encounter questions that are difficult to solve. It is because regular school studies may not prepare them well for taking the standardized test. So, to do well, students need to prepare properly. The good news is that we at Hillview Prep offer the best SSAT prep course that will not only help you prepare for the exam but will also give you the confidence to do well on the test.
Usually, it is advised to spare at least four to six months, but it is better to start preparing at least eight months before. It is because starting early will give the student more time to prepare for complex material and test-taking strategies.
Moreover, the added duration will give them more time to familiarize themselves with the test material and format, which may help ease exam anxiety. At Hillview Prep, we equip them with adequate preparation and skills that will benefit them more. We make them take an extensive practice test that serves as the starting point for the preparation. The preparation period may vary depending on their test scores, as a lower initial score will mean more time is required to prepare.
That said, there is no better time now. Register with us for SSAT prep near you today.
The answer to this question would depend on the student’s preference, the school requirement for which they are seeking admission, and their aptitude. Please note of all the factors, the school requirements must take precedence and hence the key determinant of which exam type must be considered. While most schools will accept either of the two, it is still advised to confirm with the respective school before finalizing the decision.
If the school does not have a preference, it is important to understand their difference and then decide. For instance, a student with an inclination toward math may do better at ISEE. On the other hand, if writing or verbal skills are their forte, then SSAT may be a better choice. The SSAT’s verbal section is tougher, and in the case of math, ISEE is more difficult. Our SSAT and ISEE prep classes are designed to help you master all components effectively.