Barron's SSAT/ISEE


Book Description

This updated manual prepares students to pass either the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), nationally administered tests used as high school admission requirements by many private secondary schools. Students can improve their test-taking skills--and their chances of getting into the high school of their choice-- by taking the book’s two practice SSAT exams or its two practice ISEE exams. All test questions are answered and explained. The book also includes extensive practice and review exercises in: Verbal skills Reading comprehension Analogies Essay writing Mathematics Review material is set up in a way that will help students recognize and pinpoint areas where they need more intensive study.




Upper Level ISEE


Book Description

2019 Update - We have made revisions to correct for minor errata. For a complete list of updates made, please visit us at www.thetutorverse.com. --- The Upper Level ISEE can be a very challenging test. Extra practice can make all the difference between a good score and a great score. That's why this book has more questions than even 10 full-length exams - well over 1,500 practice questions dedicated only to the Upper Level ISEE. You won't find any material in this book related to another test - there's no filler here! In this book you will find: * Two full-length tests; a diagnostic test to help you pinpoint the areas in most need of improvement, and a practice test to help familiarize students with the real thing. * Critical skills and concepts broken out by topic, so students can zero-in on key areas. * Questions that progress in difficulty, to help students expand their knowledge base and prepare for tough questions. * 100 pages of detailed answer explanations available online at www.thetutorverse.com. This book can be used for independent practice or for study with a professional educator. For best results, we recommend using this book with a tutor or teacher who can help students learn more about new or particularly challenging topics.




Kaplan SSAT & ISEE 2016: For Private and Independent School Admissions


Book Description

Every year, nearly 100,000 students take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) or the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) in order to gain admission to a top private school. Kaplan SSAT & ISEE 2016 provides the perfect mix of strategy and review for students looking to ace these important exams. This comprehensive study guide provides students with all of the resources they need for test day preparation, and gives parents advice on how to help their children navigate what can be a daunting experience for first-time test takers. Kaplan's SSAT & ISEE 2016 also includes: * Six full-length practice tests—three SSATs and three ISEEs—tailored to upper, middle, and lower grade levels * Detailed answer explanations * Hundreds of practice questions covering the most frequently tested material * Intensive, test-specific math and verbal workouts * Customized review sections for important subject areas, including verbal reasoning, mathematics, reading comprehension, and writing * Practical tips for every question type * Proven test–taking strategies to help students score higher




SSAT and ISEE For Dummies


Book Description

Your ticket to the private school of your choice The Secondary School Aptitude Test (SSAT) and Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) are the two most common standardized aptitude tests used in American private secondary schools. If you're a parent or student looking to apply for admissions at a private, military, or boarding school, SSAT & ISEE For Dummies is your family's ticket to success. Here, you'll get all the prep needed to score higher on the SSAT and ISEE exams, the most up-to-date information on the tests, hundreds of practice questions, thorough test-specific math and verbal workouts, six full-length practice tests (all with detailed answer explanations), and solid test-taking advice. Correctly answer difficult analogy and synonym questions without knowing what all the words mean Ace the math section by eliminating answers that are planted to fool test takers Apply the proven For Dummies step-by-step approach to combat the essay portion Analyze difficult passages using tips and tricks in the reading comprehension section Learn the most common vocabulary words tested on the SSAT and ISEE with an entire chapter devoted to vocabulary terms State-by-state "Private Schools at-a-Glance" chart with data on more than 1,000 private secondary schools SSAT & ISEE For Dummies provides students with the resources they need for test day preparation and gives parents sound, expert advice on selecting, applying, and paying for private school.




Upper Level SSAT


Book Description

Like our best-selling line of ISEE workbooks, this book has more practice questions than 10 full-length exams! With over 1,500 practice questions dedicated to the Upper Level SSAT, this book provides enough practice for even the highest-achieving student.This book includes:- 3 full-length tests1 diagnostic test to help you pinpoint the areas in most need of improvement, and- 2 practice tests to help familiarize students with the real thing.- 1500+ practice questions broken out by topic, so students can focus on key areas.- Hundreds of reading comprehension questions covering literature, poetry, persuasive and expository passages- Hundreds of test-appropriate math questions including graphs, charts, shapes, and illustrations- Detailed answer explanations available online at www.thetutorverse.comThis book can be used for independent practice or for study with a professional educator. To best utilize a student's limited time, we recommend using this book with a tutor or teacher who can help students learn more about new or particularly challenging topics.




Score Higher on the UCAT


Book Description

The Expert Guide from Kaplan for 2021 entry One test stands between you and a place at the medical school of your dreams: the UCAT. With 1,500 questions, test-like practice exams, a question bank, and online test updates, Kaplan’s Score Higher on the UCAT, sixth edition, will help build your confidence and make sure you achieve a high score. We know it's crucial that you go into your UCAT exam equipped with the most up-to-date information available. Score Higher on the UCAT comes with access to additional online resources, including any recent exam changes, hundreds of questions, an online question bank, and a mock online test with full worked answers to ensure that there are no surprises waiting for you on test day. The Most Practice 1,500 questions in the book and online—more than any other UCAT book Three full-length tests: one mock online test to help you practise for speed and accuracy in a test-like interface, and two tests with worked answers in the book Online question bank to fine-tune and master your performance on specific question types Expert Guidance The authors of Score Higher on the UCAT have helped thousands of students prepare for the exam. They offer invaluable tips and strategies for every section of the test, helping you to avoid the common pitfalls that trip up other UCAT students. We invented test preparation—Kaplan (www.kaptest.co.uk) has been helping students for 80 years. Our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams.




Catholic High School Entrance Exams


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SSAT Middle Level Prep Book


Book Description

Test Prep Book's SSAT Middle Level Prep Book: Study Guide & Practice Book for the Middle Level SSAT Exam Developed by Test Prep Books for test takers trying to achieve a passing score on the SSAT Middle Level exam, this comprehensive study guide includes: -Quick Overview -Test-Taking Strategies -Introduction -Quantitative Reasoning -Reading Comprehension -Verbal Section -Practice Questions -Detailed Answer Explanations Disclaimer: SSAT(R) and ETS(R) are registered trademarks of the Educational Testing Service, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. Each section of the test has a comprehensive review created by Test Prep Books that goes into detail to cover all of the content likely to appear on the Middle Level SSAT test. The Test Prep Books SSAT Middle Level practice test questions are each followed by detailed answer explanations. If you miss a question, it's important that you are able to understand the nature of your mistake and how to avoid making it again in the future. The answer explanations will help you to learn from your mistakes and overcome them. Understanding the latest test-taking strategies is essential to preparing you for what you will expect on the exam. A test taker has to not only understand the material that is being covered on the test, but also must be familiar with the strategies that are necessary to properly utilize the time provided and get through the test without making any avoidable errors. Test Prep Books has drilled down the top test-taking tips for you to know. Anyone planning to take this exam should take advantage of the SSAT Middle Level review material, practice test questions, and test-taking strategies contained in this Test Prep Books study guide.




SAT Math 2 Prep Black Book


Book Description

"Click the "look inside" feature above to browse the Black Book and get a feel for how it approaches the SAT Math Level 2 Subject Test!!" The "SAT Math Level 2 Black Book" gives you unique, effective strategies from Mike Barrett, a test prep tutor with clients all over the globe who pay him hundreds of dollars an hour for phone tutoring. The Black Book is a must-have for anyone who wants to maximize their performance on the Math Level 2 Subject Test in the most efficient way possible. The Black Book works best when used with the authentic test questions in the College Board publication "The Official SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Levels 1 & 2." The Black Book shows you how to beat the test, while the College Board's book gives you real Subject Test questions to practice with. (The SAT Math Level 2 Black Book has no affiliation with the College Board.) The Black Book and the College Board's Book are all you need to get your best possible test score. Why is the Black Book the ideal book when it comes to preparing for the Math Level 2 SAT Subject Test? It actually works, for one thing. You'll learn to use the test's own design flaws against it, instead of just drilling advanced math concepts that may not even be relevant to the test. The Black Book is a clear, concise roadmap to the test. (See the partial table of contents below). It explains exactly how every real Math Level 2 Test practice question works, and how to beat those questions in the least time possible. The Black Book contains 100 original solutions for real Math Level 2 questions from the College Board's book, so you know that what you're learning actually works on authentic test questions. (You'll need the College Board book "The Official SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Levels 1 & 2" to use these solutions. But you shouldn't always trust the College Board's own explanations of its questions, believe it or not! As Mike demonstrates repeatedly, the College Board's explanations are often unnecessarily complicated. Mike shows you what's really going on with the test in a way that the College Board does not.) "Click the "look inside" feature above to browse the Black Book and get a feel for how it approaches the test!" A selection from the table of contents: ...The material in this Black Book is unique.Reading isn't all it takes Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy You'll Need A Copy Of The Official SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Levels 1 & 2 Study Guide...Why you shouldn't just rely on the College Board's test-taking advice and explanations for its own questionsThe Secrets Of The SAT Subject Test In Mathematics Level 2...Differences between school math and the Math Level 2 TestHow To Train For The SAT Subject Test In Mathematics Level 2...How to Use The Two Practice Tests In The MSTB ...Guessing On The Math Level 2 TestTime Management On Test Day Other Time-Management Issues ...The Differences (And Similarities) Between The Math Level 2 Test, SAT 1 Math, And ACT MathYour Calculator For The Math Level 2 Test...The Unwritten Rules Of The SAT Subject Test In Mathematics Level 2Answer Choice PatternsSpecial Technique: Ruling Out Answer Choices Without CalculationsSpecial Technique: BacksolvingRounding On The SAT Subject Test In Math Level 2...The Math Path... SAT Subject Test In Mathematics Level 2 Toolbox Math Toolbox Part II ... Walkthroughs Of Questions From Practice Test 1 Of The MSTB Walkthroughs Of Questions From Practice Test 2 Of The MSTB "Click the "look inside" feature above to browse the Black Book and get a feel for h




SSAT & ISEE Prep 2019-2020


Book Description

Kaplan's SSAT & ISEE Prep 2019-2020 provides practice and review for Upper and Middle Level students. This book covers SSAT Upper/Middle Level (grades 5-11) and ISEE Upper/Middle Level (grades 6-11). Proven Strategies. Realistic Practice. Four Upper/Middle Level practice tests with score conversion tables and detailed answer explanations Hundreds of practice questions and multiple essay prompts, complete with expert guidance for getting to the correct answer and model essays Test-taking strategies and tips proven to help students score higher Intensive, test-specific math and verbal workouts to help students focus their studying Updated content and vocabulary lists to match the rigor of the Upper and Middle Level SSAT and ISEE Expert Guidance We know the test—our experts make sure our practice questions and study materials are true to the exam We know students—every explanation is written to help you learn, and our tips on the exam structure and question formats will help you avoid surprises on Test Day We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and more than 95% of our students get into their top-choice schools