ISEE · Independent School Entrance Exam

Ace all five ISEE sections.

The complete ISEE course for the Lower, Middle, and Upper Level — full-length practice tests, all five sections, thousands of questions, and a personalized study plan, all built around each level’s real format and stanine scoring.

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ISEE levels — one membership covers all
LowerGrades 4–5
MiddleGrades 6–7
UpperGrades 8–11
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ISEE Upper · Practice Test
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of 9 stanine
Verbal Reasoning
Stanine 8
Quantitative Reasoning
Stanine 7
Reading Comprehension
Stanine 8
Math Achievement
Stanine 9
ISEE stanines (1–9) place your student in a band against other applicants — the number admissions officers read first.

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30,000+
students
prepped with Test Ninjas
3,000+
practice questions
across all three levels
+2
stanine points
average improvement*
9 in 10
hit their target
within 8 weeks
Every section, covered

Built around the real ISEE.

All five ISEE sections — including the reasoning sections that most prep skips — with step-by-step explanations for every question.

Verbal Reasoning

Synonyms and single-word sentence completions, with a spaced-repetition vocabulary engine tuned to the ISEE word list.

Quantitative Reasoning

Word problems and quantitative comparisons that test logic over computation — the section most students under-prepare.

Reading Comprehension

Passage-based questions on main idea, inference, and vocabulary in context across six passage types.

Mathematics Achievement

Grade-level computation, algebra, and geometry aligned to national math standards.

Essay

Timed practice for the unscored essay that admissions officers read — with prompts and model responses.

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Know your stanine in every section.

After every full-length test you get a stanine for each section, a topic-level breakdown, and an adaptive plan that targets your weakest areas first.

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Stanine for every section
See the 1–9 band admissions officers actually read — not just a raw score.
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Topic-level breakdown
Which quantitative-reasoning types, math topics, and passage styles are costing points.
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Adaptive next-step plan
A prescription of drills and lessons tuned to the sections that move the stanine most.
Stanine scale (1–9)
Below averageStanine 1–3
AverageStanine 4–6
Above averageStanine 7–9
Pick your level

The right test for their grade.

Grades 4–5

Lower

  • All five sections at Lower difficulty
  • Stanine 1–9 reporting
  • No wrong-answer penalty
  • 30-minute essay
Grades 6–7

Middle

  • Verbal & Quant reasoning + math
  • Stanine 1–9 reporting
  • Answer every question — no penalty
  • Prompt-based essay
Grades 8–11

Upper

  • Full-length adaptive practice
  • Stanine 1–9 reporting
  • Advanced quantitative reasoning
  • Analytical essay practice
Why Test Ninjas

Five reasons students score higher.

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Level-perfect

The exact test for their level

Lower, Middle, and Upper are three different tests. We mirror each one’s real five sections, timing, and stanine scale — so practice matches test day exactly.

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Adaptive

Practice that adapts to your student

Every wrong answer reshapes the next session, surfacing the exact skills your student would otherwise skip past — the fastest path to a higher stanine.

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No penalty

Answer every question — and know why

The ISEE has no guessing penalty, so leaving blanks costs points. We drill smart guessing and time management so your student answers all of it, confidently.

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For parents

A weekly progress email

See exactly what your student practiced, where they improved, and their projected stanine — no nagging required.

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Real scoring

Stanines that mean something

Scores are reported on the real ISEE stanine scale, so there are no surprises when the official report arrives.

vs. everyone else

Why families choose us over a $150/hr tutor.

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Test Ninjas
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1:1 tutor
All three levels in one membership
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All five sections, including reasoning
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Adaptive personalized study plan
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Real stanine reporting
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Weekly parent progress emails
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What parents say

Real students, real acceptances.

"The quantitative-reasoning practice was exactly what my daughter needed — it’s the section nobody else really teaches. Her stanine went from a 6 to an 8."

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Michael T.
Admitted to Trinity School

"We tried a $150/hr tutor first. Test Ninjas covered all five sections, my son practiced more, and it cost a fraction. The weekly emails were a lifesaver."

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Sarah K.
Admitted to Horace Mann

"The level-specific full-length tests felt exactly like the real Upper Level ISEE. The no-guessing-penalty strategy alone was worth it."

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Ana G.
Admitted to Riverdale Country
For parents

One tutoring session, or a whole season of ISEE prep.

A weekly progress email shows you what your student practiced, which of the five sections improved, and where they’re stuck — so you can help without hovering.

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Weekly digest · Sun 7:00 AM
Noah practiced 3h 40m this week
Quant reasoning accuracy↑ 19%
Reading pace↑ 13%
Projected stanine6 → 8
Simple pricing

One price. All five sections.

The full course, full-length practice tests, all five sections, and personalized recommendations for your level — or every level with the bundle. $0.00 due today · 7-day free trial · cancel anytime.

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Questions? Answered.

Frequently asked questions.

Which ISEE level should my child take?+

The level is set by the grade they’re applying to enter: Lower for grades 5–6, Middle for grades 7–8, and Upper for grades 9–12. When you register we start you on the right level, and you can switch anytime.

How is the ISEE scored?+

Each section gets a scaled score (760–940), a percentile, and a stanine from 1 to 9. The stanine is the band admissions officers read first, so our reports lead with it and show exactly how to move it.

Does the ISEE have a guessing penalty?+

No — unlike the SSAT, the ISEE has no wrong-answer penalty, so a blank always costs you. We drill time management and smart guessing so your student answers every question with confidence.

Should I take the ISEE or the SSAT?+

Many schools accept both. The ISEE has two reasoning sections and no guessing penalty; the SSAT has a signature synonyms-and-analogies verbal section and a small penalty. Check your target schools’ requirements — and if they accept either, pick the format that suits your student. We cover both.

How much does it cost?+

A single level is $39/month, or $29/month on the 3-month plan. The all-levels bundle is $59/month. Every plan includes the full course, full-length practice tests, all five sections, and personalized recommendations. Start with a 7-day free trial — $0.00 due today, cancel anytime.

How often can my child take the official ISEE?+

Families may take the official ISEE up to three times per admissions year — once in each testing season (Fall, Winter, Spring). That makes an efficient, well-targeted prep plan especially valuable, which is exactly what our adaptive study plan builds.

A top ISEE stanine is within reach.

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