SSAT and ISEE For Dummies

Your ticket to the private school of your choiceThe Secondary School Aptitude Test (SSAT) and Independent SchoolEntrance Examination (ISEE) are the two most common standardizedaptitude tests used in American private secondary schools. Ifyou're a parent or student looking to apply for admissions at aprivate, military, or boarding school, SSAT & ISEE ForDummies is your family's ticket to success.Here, you'll get all the prep needed to score higher on the SSATand ISEE exams, the most up-to-date information on the tests,hundreds of practice questions, thorough test-specific math andverbal workouts, six full-length practice tests (all with detailedanswer explanations), and solid test-taking advice.* Correctly answer difficult analogy and synonym questionswithout knowing what all the words mean* Ace the math section by eliminating answers that are planted tofool test takers* Apply the proven For Dummies step-by-step approach to combatthe essay portion* Analyze difficult passages using tips and tricks in the readingcomprehension section* Learn the most common vocabulary words tested on the SSAT andISEE with an entire chapter devoted to vocabulary terms* State-by-state "Private Schools at-a-Glance" chart with data onmore than 1,000 private secondary schoolsSSAT & ISEE For Dummies provides students with theresources they need for test day preparation and gives parentssound, expert advice on selecting, applying, and paying for privateschool.