Private High School Entrance Exams PREP: SSAT, ISEE,

COOP, HSTP and TACHS

Many private and parochial schools require that students successfully pass an
entrance exam in order to gain admission. The purpose of these tests is to
determine a students academic capabilities and, in some cases, to determine
placement in class levels. Scoring well on these tests can help your child gain
entrance into the school of his or her choice, as well as set your child on the path to
success with higher-level classes that will better prepare him or her for college and
careers.
AT EAS WE OFFER TEST PREP TUTORING SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILDS
SCORES ON THE FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMS

Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)

Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
High School Placement Test (HSPT)
Cooperative Admissions Examination Program (COOP)
Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS)

GETTING STARTED WITH TEST PREP HELP FOR THE SSAT, ISEE, TACHS, HSPT, OR
COOP HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMS
Preparing our Students for Success in a Global Age!
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New York, NY 10003 +1-646-481-8216
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If your child is considering one of these exams or preparing to take one now, our
individualized test prep program is the perfect way to get ready for the test. We
begin by giving your student a full-length practice test that will pinpoint your childs
strengths and weaknesses and identify where we should concentrate when tailoring
his or her tutoring plan. Based on the results of the full-length practice test, we will
tailor a personalized learning plan targeted to meet your childs unique needs and
develop the skills and strategies necessary to score well on the test. Our program
will give your child the tools for the test and for high school.
SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST (SSAT)
The Secondary School Admission Test, or SSAT, is a standardized entrance exam
taken by students in grades 5 through 11 who are seeking admission into
independent schools. It is a four-section, multiple-choice exam administered by the
Secondary School Admission Test Board. The SSAT is designed to measure student
ability. It is not an achievement test and does not focus on memorized information.
There are two levels of the SSAT, Upper and Lower. The Upper exam is used for
admission into high school, and the Lower exam is used for admission into middle
school.
Schools use SSAT scores to assess how good students might perform academically
in their school settings. It is a common measurement of academic capabilities,
separate from school records. For students in grades 7 through 11, the SSAT will
predict how well these same students might score on their 12th grade SAT.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM (ISEE)
The Independent School Entrance Exam, or ISEE, is a high school entrance exam
taken by students in grades 4 through 12 seeking admission into private schools
and non-Catholic religious schools throughout the United States. The ISEE is a foursection, multiple-choice exam administered by the Education Records Bureau. The
test is designed and written by teachers, school administrators, and the Education
Records Bureau. There are three levels of the ISEE: Upper, Middle, and Lower.
Many independent and non-Catholic religious affiliated schools consider your ISEE
scores as part of their admission criteria. Schools also use ISEE scores to assess
how good students might perform academically if admitted to their school. It is a
common measurement of academic capabilities, separate from school records.

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HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST (HSPT)

The High School Placement Test, or HSPT, is a high school entrance exam taken by
students in grades 8 and 9 who are seeking admission to parochial high schools.
The HSPT is a five-section, multiple-choice standardized exam. Scholastic Testing
Service, Inc. (STS) created the test and publishes it. The HSPT is designed to
measure student academic achievement and does not focus on memorized
information. The HSPT contains 298 questions divided into five sections. Students
have the choice of taking one optional section in Catholic Religion, Mechanical
Aptitude, or Science. These optional sections may be required, depending on the
schools to which the student is applying.
Schools use HSPT scores to assess how well a student might do academically in a
high school setting. They also use the HSPT as a common measurement of a
students academic capabilities, separate from school records.
COOPERATIVE ADMISSIONS EXAMINATION PROGRAM (COOP)
The Cooperative Admissions Examination Program, or COOP, is a high school
entrance exam taken by students in grade 8 seeking admission into Catholic high
schools in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. Specifically, the COOP is
used within the Archdiocese of Newark and Paterson. It is a seven-section, multiplechoice standardized exam administered by CTB/McGraw Hill in conjunction with an
advisory committee from the sponsoring Catholic diocese. The COOP is an
assessment designed to measure both student aptitude and achievement, and does
not focus on memorized information.
Schools use COOP scores to assess how good students might perform academically
in their high school settings and as a common measurement of students academic
capabilities, separate from school records.
TEST ADMISSION Catholic HIGH SCHOOLS (TACHS)
TACHS exam, is used for schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, as well as
the Archdiocese of New York.

Please let us know if we can answer any further questions about these
admission tests. Our direct number is 646-481-8216. We look forward to
helping your child score extremely well on the SSAT, ISEE, COOP, HSTP and
TACHS.
Preparing our Students for Success in a Global Age!
Copyright 2016 Esoteric Academic Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved.
New York, NY 10003 +1-646-481-8216
info@e-academicsolutions.com
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