2020-2023 Publication Summary
What is the ISEE and Why it Matters
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the benchmark admissions test for many of the most selective U.S. private elementary, middle, and high schools. Because students may sit for the exam only three times per academic year (once per season—Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer), every attempt counts. A strong score widens your child’s school list, scholarship opportunities, and overall admissions leverage.
Exam Structure & Scoring
The ISEE is offered year-round in three convenient formats: at home, school-based or prometric computer-based.
Understanding how each ISEE section is built and how it’s scored empowers students to target their study time strategically and track progress with precision.
Quantitative Reasoning
Logic-based word problems
37
Questions
760 – 940
Score Range
Reading Comprehension
Inference, vocabulary-in-context, main idea
36
Questions
760 – 940
Score Range
Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms, sentence completion
40
Questions
760 – 940
Score Range
Mathematics Achievement
Algebra, geometry, data analysis
47
Questions
760 – 940
Score Range
Essay (Writing Sample)
Organization, clarity, grammar
1 prompt
Questions
–
Score Range
*The essay is photocopied and sent to every school selected.
Smart Prep Timeline
A clear roadmap from diagnostic testing to test-day review ensures every week of prep builds steadily toward peak performance.
Diagnostic Baseline
Full-length ISEE & detailed analysis
Foundations Phase (Months 1‑2)
Vocabulary, core math fluency, reading
Strategy Phase (Months 2‑4)
Timing tactics, targeted section drills with a tutor
Simulation Phase
(Final 4‑6 weeks)
Proctored practice tests under real conditions
Test Day & Review
Score release; decide on next steps or a retest
How InAmerica Helps
Our holistic program blends expert tutors, adaptive curriculum, and real-time analytics to cover every angle of ISEE success.
✔️ Baseline Assessment & Custom Roadmap
✔️ 1-on-1 Tutoring in Verbal, Math, and Reading
✔️ Age-Appropriate Strategies for every ISEE level
✔️ Essay Coaching & Feedback
✔️ Progress Dashboards & Score Projections
✔️ Support for Domestic & International Applicants
Our expert tutors understand the nuances of each grade band, guiding students toward their peak performance, especially when competing for elite day and boarding schools.
Our 4-Step Onboarding Process
Getting started is simple—just four streamlined steps take you from initial consultation to confident exam readiness.
Learn & Refine
Consult & Plan
Speak with a program director to set goals and timeline.
Match & Begin
We pair your child with a subject‑expert tutor.
Learn & Refine
Weekly sessions reinforced by homework and digital resources.
Measure & Succeed
Simulation tests +
detailed reports ensure readiness for test day.