ISEE Prep - Upper Level Class

The ISEE Upper Level is one of the most competitive admissions tests students will face, and this course is built to make sure you're ready for every section of it. Designed specifically for students applying to grades 9–12, this ISEE Prep Class breaks down the exam's structure, content, and scoring so nothing on test day comes as a surprise. Students will sharpen skills across all four sections — Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Mathematics Achievement — while learning proven test-taking strategies that help you work smarter, faster, and more accurately under pressure. Whether you're aiming for a top-tier boarding school or a selective day school, this course gives you the tools, the practice, and the confidence to walk into test day knowing exactly what to do.

Know the Test. Beat the Test.

The ISEE Upper Level isn't just a hard test — it's a specific test, and specificity is exactly how you prepare for it. This course is designed to demystify every corner of the exam for students applying to grades 9–12 at competitive independent and boarding schools. From the first session, students learn how the ISEE is structured, how it's scored, and what admissions committees are actually looking for — because understanding the game is step one to winning it.

Section-by-Section Mastery

The course moves systematically through every section of the ISEE Upper Level:

• Verbal Reasoning — Students build the high-level vocabulary needed to tackle synonym questions and develop the logical thinking required to complete sentence completion items accurately and quickly.
• Quantitative Reasoning — This section tests mathematical thinking, not just calculation. Students learn to approach quantitative comparisons and word problems strategically, identifying what's really being asked before diving in.
• Reading Comprehension — Students practice active reading techniques that help them extract main ideas, interpret tone, make inferences, and answer detail questions without losing time re-reading entire passages.
• Mathematics Achievement — Covering algebra, geometry, number theory, and data interpretation, this section demands both content knowledge and efficiency. Students review key concepts and drill the problem types that appear most frequently.

Test-Taking Strategy as a Core Skill

Content knowledge alone won't get you a top score — strategy matters just as much. Throughout the course, students learn how to manage their time across each timed section, how to use process of elimination to improve accuracy even on tough questions, and how to avoid the common traps the ISEE routinely sets for unprepared test-takers. These aren't generic tips; they're specific techniques tied to how this exam actually behaves.

Walk In Ready, Walk Out Confident

By the end of this course, students have a clear picture of what the ISEE Upper Level expects, a toolkit of strategies for every section, and the practice reps needed to perform under real testing conditions. This course is ideal for students who want a structured, expert-guided path to their best possible score — and for families who want to know their student is genuinely prepared, not just hoping for the best.