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SSAT® / ISEE® Test Prep

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SSAT & ISEE Test Prep

Purposeful Preparation for Independent School Admissions

Foley Prep tutors help students strengthen the reading, verbal, quantitative, and writing skills assessed on the SSAT and ISEE. Each plan reflects a student’s target schools, timeline, and learning style.

Flexible Instruction
One-on-one and small-group sessions available in-person or online.
Structured Practice
Weekly assignments use SSAT® and ISEE®-style questions to reinforce lesson goals.
Clear Study Plans

Students begin with a skills review and planning conversation. We outline lesson topics, practice expectations, and check-ins so families always know what is coming next.

  • Diagnostic review with specific action steps.
  • Lesson blocks covering vocabulary, math reasoning, and reading comprehension.
  • Progress updates highlighting growth and areas to revisit.
Personalized Instruction

Tutors adjust pacing and focus to the SSAT® or ISEE® level—Elementary, Middle, or Upper—that a student is preparing to take.

Targeted Materials

We use reputable SSAT® and ISEE®-style resources and provide written notes so students know what to review between sessions.

Test-Day Readiness

Students learn timing checkpoints, multiple-choice strategies, and ways to manage stress on exam day.

What the Tests Include
SSAT® Overview
  • Quantitative (two scored math sections)
  • Reading comprehension
  • Verbal reasoning (synonyms and analogies)
  • Unscored writing sample shared with schools
ISEE® Overview
  • Verbal reasoning
  • Quantitative reasoning
  • Reading comprehension
  • Mathematics achievement
  • Essay forwarded to admissions offices

Lesson plans account for the level of exam a student is taking and align with the expectations of their prospective schools.

About the SSAT® and ISEE®

The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT®) and the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE®) are standardized tests used by independent and private schools as part of their admissions process. Both tests assess students' verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing skills.

For official test dates, registration information, and detailed test formats, please visit the official SSAT® website or the official ISEE® website.

How Preparation Flows
1. Diagnostic & Planning

Review prior scores or complete a timed baseline. Set score goals and schedule with the family.

2. Lessons & Homework

Meet regularly for targeted instruction, assign practice sets, and revisit core skills where needed.

3. Mock Exams & Review

Take timed practice tests, study the results with a tutor, and fine-tune pacing and strategies.

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