You can help your child prepare for their upcoming ISEE by getting in touch with Varsity Tutors to set them up with an in-depth Columbus ISEE preparation supplement. The ISEE is a challenging standardized exam that often plays a significant role in the admissions process at independent elementary, middle, and high schools. Students who do well on the exam have a better chance of getting accepted into the school they'd most like to attend.
However, the ISEE tests on a number of different academic subjects and can be difficult to study for without any guidance. That's where Varsity Tutors comes in. We'd love to get your student started with a Columbus ISEE prep option that can help them feel more confident on the day of their upcoming exam. If you think that your student would benefit from this type of academic assistance, then you can contact us today to get them started. Or, you can keep reading to get more information on the ISEE and what we can do to help your student prepare for it.
What's tested on the ISEE?
The Independent School Entrance Examination or ISEE has several different levels. Your student will take the ISEE level that corresponds with the grade level that they'll be entering into the next school year. For example, students who are applying to independent high schools will take the Upper-Level ISEE. Below, you'll find a breakdown of what's covered on the Upper-Level ISEE.
The first ISEE section focuses on the topic of Verbal Reasoning. The purpose of this section is to assess the test taker's English skills. This is done through a series of 40 questions that focus on things like synonyms and sentence completion tasks. Your student will have 20 minutes to complete this part of their exam. Next, your student will take the ISEE's section on Quantitative Reasoning. This part of the exam is concerned with the test taker's math skills. Topics covered include probability, problem-solving, data analysis, and numbers and operations.
The third section of the ISEE is called Reading Comprehension. This section has a total of 36 questions and a time limit of 35 minutes. Some of the most important topics covered in this section include the author's intent, organization and logic, vocabulary, and main and supporting ideas. The next test section is called Math Achievement. This part of the ISEE has 47 questions and a time limit of 40 minutes. This section will test your student on core math topics like algebra, geometry, measurement, and more.
Finally, your student's ISEE will conclude with the Essay section. This section gives your student a chance to display their writing skills to the schools they're applying to. They'll be given a prompt that will give them a chance to tell the schools they're applying to more about themselves. To perform well on this section, your student will need to demonstrate an ability to organize a piece of writing quickly, use proper grammar and punctuation, and spell the words they use correctly. These are all things that Varsity Tutors can help students with.
How can Varsity Tutors help your student prepare for the ISEE?
After reading about everything that they'll need to know before taking the ISEE, you may have concluded that your student would benefit from having help with their test preparation process. Varsity Tutors can provide this in two primary forms. First, your student could sign up for a Columbus ISEE prep class. Second, they could decide to work with a tutor. Both of these options have unique benefits that can help your student prepare for their exam in different ways.
For example, taking a Columbus ISEE prep course is a good option for students who have done well in the traditional classroom learning environment. Classes take place on a virtual learning platform that replicates the classroom setting. They'll learn from an experienced instructor alongside a small group of peers. They'll be able to interact with their peers throughout the learning process if they'd like, which can help them get even more out of their lessons. Their instructor will take them through a step-by-step process of all of the material on the ISEE. If they have trouble with one of these lessons, then they can even work with their instructor individually to get extra assistance.
Or, you could sign your student up to work with a Columbus ISEE tutor. This option gives your student the chance to work directly with their instructor throughout the entirety of their learning experience. They can get a customized lesson plan and work through each ISEE topic at their own pace. For instance, if your student is having a hard time with the Math Achievement section, their tutor can spend additional time with them on the subjects they need the most help with. In the same way, your student will be able to work quickly through the topics that they already understand at a high level. This creates an efficient, personalized learning experience where academic growth is primed to occur.
Both of these Columbus ISEE prep options are flexible, as well. For example, we can connect you with a tutor who is able to work around your child's schedule. Similarly, new classes start weekly and there are a wide variety of options to choose from. This makes it easy to find a test preparation option that can fit into both you and your students' schedules. You can contact us directly if you need help finding the right learning supplement for your student's specific needs.
How can you get started?
The ISEE is an important standardized test that could impact your student's academic future. Are you ready to get your student started with a Columbus ISEE prep supplement? If the answer to that question is yes, then you can quickly do so by contacting Varsity Tutors today. We can help you pick out the right test preparation supplement for your student and can sign them up for it quickly. We'd love to help them feel more confident on the day of their ISEE. We hope to hear from you soon and look forward to working with your student.
Sharon : Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
Education & Certification
- Wayne State University - Bachelor of Science, Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Other
- Spelling Bee
- Special Education
- +78 subjects
Michelle: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...teacher of 20 years. I taught sixth grade, and although I taught all academic subjects, language arts and math are my passions. Working with students one-on-one, helping them with areas of difficulty or enriching their understanding of a topic or concept has always been the most rewarding part of teaching for me. I love learning as much as I love teaching. I am also an editor for a learning science company, so I have a...
Education & Certification
- Otterbein University - Bachelor of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Essay Editing
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School English
- +24 subjects
Billie: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...had the privilege to work with students from all different backgrounds and ability levels. I earned my bachelor's degree from Capital University and majored in Middle Childhood Education in the areas of Mathematics and Language Arts/Reading, I also earned my master's degree from University of Phoenix in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught in both a traditional school setting and online school as well, so I understand what it takes to help someone excel when...
Education & Certification
- Capital University - Bachelors, Middle Childhood Education
- University of Phoenix - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- English
- Arithmetic
- PARCC
- +20 subjects
Wendy: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...years of teaching experience under my belt and am certified to teach grades K-8. I especially enjoy English/Language Arts and Math tutoring. This year I decided to step out of the classroom in order to pursue some personal ambitions and to focus on tutoring students one-on-one. I love helping students make connections between the known and the unknown. Being a Varsity Tutor means that I get to have that experience and work with students week...
Education & Certification
- University of Toledo - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Math
- ISEE- Middle Level
- Elementary Math
- +17 subjects
Emily: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...studied Literature/Writing and Religious Studies at University of California, San Diego. I enjoyed studying abroad in India my junior year! After college, I worked as a program director, and then moved on to graduate school at New York University in Humanities and Library Science. I am still working on finishing that degree at other universities, as my professional life has most recently taken me to Hawaii, where I lived the last three years! I am...
Education & Certification
- University of California-San Diego - Bachelors, Literature/Writing and Religious Studies
- New York University - Masters, Humanities
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Homework Support
- Special Education
- Elementary Math
- +28 subjects
Latasha: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...people to move forward in any area of life. Education is a universal commodity that causes us to transform our lives into something useful. It is the highway to new discoveries and sets the foundation for new paths. Being inspired by my teachers, I decided to devote my life to teaching and developing new techniques of teaching and learning that's helpful for others in our diverse world. As a high school student, I decided to...
Education & Certification
- Capital University - Bachelors, Health/Physical Education
- Ashland University - Unknown, Educational Administration
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Reading
- Writing
- PARCC
- +12 subjects
Merlene: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...The Ohio State University majoring in Strategic Communications and Marketing. So needless to say, I have successfully taken an array of course work to get here. Although, my favorite courses I have taken thus far are Folklore and Marketing. Being in an English related field, I tend to gravitate towards tutoring those type of subjects as well. I would say my favorite subject's to tutor in the past have been writing/editing papers, ACT prep (English...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Public Speaking
- Math
- Algebra
- +32 subjects
Vickie: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
I have taught and tutored students for 25 plus years. My goal with each student is to make sure the student understands the math content for the specific level of math the student is working on in school.
Education & Certification
- Ashland University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
- University of Dayton - Masters in Education, Educational Administration
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- College Math
- Statistics Graduate Level
- IB Mathematical Studies
- +59 subjects
Krystal: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...work with you on your academic goals. I'm an experienced, licensed classroom teacher who has taught pre-k through adults in all areas of reading, writing, special education, organization, study habits, test prep, public speaking, and personal and professional development. I've done extensive research in dealing with academic and social anxieties as they impact school performance. My areas of licensure are language arts and special education. I can't wait to see your academic growth!
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Education, Education
- University of Dayton - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ERB CTP
- Social Studies
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- +57 subjects
Leo: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...high school in 2011, I earned a B.A. in Political Science and Government from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. My favorite academic subjects are international relations and environmental science. As a tutor, I particularly like helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT, and sharing the strategies and methods that I've found particularly effective. I enjoy working with students of all ages; I've found success in tutoring at the middle school,...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ISEE- Upper Level
- Pre-Calculus
- Test Prep
- +70 subjects
Li-Ying: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...ages. I graduated from Denison University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Creative Writing. I have gained thorough knowledge in Math, English, and Information Technology via the experiences I have had in tutoring students at elementary, middle school, high school, and college levels all over the world. In particular, I have worked extensively with students to develop and hone their writing skills for tests, college application essays, and academic papers....
Education & Certification
- Denison University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- C#
- Algebra 2
- Graduate Test Prep
- +91 subjects
Toluwa: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...examples and supplemental materials where needed. Where the students leads me to the final answer, with me filling in any areas they do not understand, I feel as if the tutoring session is a lot more beneficial to them. I am very patient and always willing to explain something in different ways if the first way does not make sense. I think it is wonderful when a student takes ownership of their learning and is...
Education & Certification
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- ASVAB
- Visual Arts
- +101 subjects
Rachel: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...with an ever increasingly diverse group of students since 2008, when I graduated from the University of Toledo, with my Bachelor of Art in History and Bachelor of Education in Adolescent/Young Adult Education. I have taught history, math, language, reading, test preparation, life skills, business, and vocational skills to students of all ages and all ability types, including students with special needs. Over the last ten years, I have worked with students with Autism Spectrum...
Education & Certification
- University of Toledo - Bachelors, Education, History
- The Ohio State University - Master of Arts, Inclusive Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ISEE-Upper Level Writing
- ISEE-Upper Level Quantitative Reasoning
- Pre-Algebra
- +73 subjects
Peter: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...Ohio State University in English Education and earned a B.S. in journalism from Syracuse University. I've taught 7th and 8th grade English for the past two years at Noble Academy, a charter school in Columbus. All of my classes have demonstrated positive growth over the course of a year. I also run a college prep clinic for students from Somali backgrounds and have done so for the past four years. I started in education through...
Education & Certification
- Syracuse University - Bachelor of Science, Journalism
- Ohio State - Masters in Education, English Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- College Math
- PSAT Mathematics
- IB Film
- +253 subjects
Michael: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...of The American College in Paris and Western Kentucky University. I received my Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Education with a major in French education. Prior to my graduation, I was a resident of Paris, France for several years. Recently, I was the owner and operator of a language teaching business where I provided private one-to-one instruction and tutoring of French, English, and Spanish. I am most passionate about all aspects of the French...
Education & Certification
- Western Kentucky University - Bachelor in Arts, French
- Western Kentucky University - Master of Arts Teaching, French
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ASVAB
- Social Sciences
- Science
- +42 subjects
Elena: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...University (BA First Class Honors) and the University of Edinburgh (MSc First Class Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle and high-schools, and am particularly adept at communicating and explaining concepts in a quirky, engaging, and intelligent manner. I was named Scotland International Young Thinker of the Year 2014 for exactly that sort of work....
Education & Certification
- McGill University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
- University of Edinburgh - Masters, Biblical Studies
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Literature
- HSPT
- Essay Editing
- +37 subjects
Wanda: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
I believe that it is important to identify each child's learning style(s) and develop a learning plan that fits their needs. Every child CAN learn, and I enjoy helping them discover their unique gifts and strengths. There is nothing that they can not accomplish, no matter how difficult it may appear. It takes patience, but it is possible!
Education & Certification
- Thomas Edison State College - Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Elementary School Writing
- Science
- Middle School Science
- +25 subjects
Benjamin: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...Ohio State University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Economics, deciding to leave two classes short of a double major in Public Policy Analysis because the economy has been so strong in the past couple of years. I learned an enormous amount in my classes in college, some particular favorites being Public Policy Analysis, Business Law, Time Series Econometrics, Labor Economics, Sports Analytics, Economic History of the Americas, and Statistics. But I learned even...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Special & General Relativity
- High School Political Science
- AP Environmental Science
- +344 subjects
Ali: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...from the University of Akron, in Ohio. My graduate studies were more towards Transportation engineering. Soon after grad school, I started my career as a Traffic Engineer, which is my passion, in a private consulting company in the city of Columbus, OH. Last year in high school, I used to have two students whom they were also my friends and we were studying for the exam together and I used to troubleshoot for them after...
Education & Certification
- University of Akron Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
- University of Akron Main Campus - Master of Science, Civil Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Algebra 2
- FE Exam - Professional Licensed Engineer Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
- Thermodynamics
- +60 subjects
Mary: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...is to help students to make the seemingly unmanageable manageable. Things are changing in the world of education, especially with standardized testing, and I know firsthand how daunting tackling the SAT and other tests can seem. Whether it is in test prep or academic tutoring, I strive to assist students discover their inner genius and discover that there is no task to big, when you take it one bite at a time!... To provide highly engaging and rigorous material to students so that they may learn by self-discovery, with the teacher not as a taskmaster, but a lantern lighting the way.
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- SAT Reading
- High School English
- +58 subjects