SSAT & ISEE

SSAT & ISEE Tutoring

Private Tutoring for SSAT & ISEE Exams

If you have a child who needs to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT), then you should consider hiring a tutor to help raise your child’s test scores.

Each of these tests are used in the same way, as entrance exams for private and alternative learning centers.

How we can help

Alleviate the test anxiety and stress involved with the private school entrance exam.

Our experienced tutors help students just like yours get prepared. By providing one on one tutoring, we will work with your child to develop a learning plan that works for them.

Tutoring times are arranged around you and your family's schedule, so your child gets all the benefits of the extra help without missing out on other activities. We will match a tutor to your child’s specific learning style and needs to build a great learning relationship. It’s our goal to build confidence and self esteem to help your child excel on the entrance exams.

The ability to focus on test preparation can be hard for kids, especially when there’s a lot going on in their lives in addition to school. They may have band practice, sports or clubs that they attend, and adding on more thing to their schedule can prove to be difficult. That’s where we come in, to help keep your child on track, motivated and prepared to do well on the test. With regular sessions, we will continue to work with the student until they feel ready for the exam.

The Brains & Brawn Difference

We guarantee an exceptional experience based on a unique, holistic curriculum that addresses the mental and physical aspects of peak performance.

Personalized, in-home tutoring, scheduled at your convenience

An elite tutor with top 1% scores for your subject or test

Diagnostic testing to identify your specific strengths & weaknesses

Psychological prep to eliminate test anxiety and stress

Customized homework assigned each session to target your weaknesses

Complete overview of test strategy

Frequently asked questions

  • Brains and Brawn begins with a diagnostic test which is designed to help students choose the test that best meets their learning style. If students aren't able to choose, the school generally informs which they need to complete. Reach out to schedule a free diagnostic test today.

  • We begin with a free diagnostic test to ensure we're on the right path. Next, we partner each student with their own, top 1% scoring tutor, to focus on a customized plan. All plans include customized homework and diagnostic testing throughout to ensure extra practice and measure improvement.

  • In general, we begin with between 60 and 90 minute long sessions depending on the student's age, and have found that more frequent shorter sessions work best for younger students.

  • In general, after a student has decided to apply to a private high school or program requiring a test, we need 2-4 months to prepare, with the amount of time determined by our baseline test. If you're unsure of when to begin, connect with our team for a free initial consultation.