ISEE/SSAT/HSPT

ISEE®/SSAT®/HSPT

ISEE/SSAT/HSPT Instruction

For many of our students, the ISEE, SSAT, or HSPT is their first experience with entrance exam testing and its associated pressures. Importantly, our process is designed to lower anxiety while improving scores. Our instructor have unparalleled experience working with younger students and an ability to explain new concepts in simple terms. As our informal company mascot – Richard Feynman – said, “If you want to really understand something, teach it to a child.”

Our in-home or online one-on-one instruction is personalized to your needs. We evaluate each student’s strengths and weaknesses and tailor the program accordingly, introducing important test-taking strategies along with relevant subject matter.

About the ISEE

The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is a widely accepted entrance exam for independent schools, and is the most commonly taken test for admission to Colorado independent schools. There are four levels to the ISEE: Primary (entering Grades 2–4), Lower (entering Grades 5–6), Middle (entering Grades 7–8)…Read more

About the SSAT

The SSAT is an admission exam used by independent schools. While it’s accepted by many independent schools in Colorado, it’s a fair bit more popular on the East Coast. The SSAT is a timed, multiple-choice test that includes a short, unscored writing sample. There are three levels to the SSAT: Elementary Level…Read more

About the HSPT

The HSPT (also known as the Scholastic Testing Service High School Placement Test) is an entrance exam administered to 8th grade students applying to specific Catholic and other parochial high schools. In addition to its use an an entrance exam, the HSPT also serves to place entering students and determine scholarship awards.Read more