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The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE®<\/sup>) Lower Level is administered by the Educational Records Bureau for children in grades 5 and 6. Over 1,200 private middle schools and high schools use this exam to ensure new students are being admitted to a grade level that best fits their knowledge and abilities.<\/p>\n

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\nISEE Lower Level Study Guide<\/a>
\nISEE Lower Level Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>ISEE Lower Level Outline<\/h2>\n

The ISEE Lower Level exam contains 127 multiple-choice questions and one unscored essay assignment, and you will be given a time limit of 140 minutes.<\/p>\n

The exam is split into five sections.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>1. Verbal Reasoning (34 questions)<\/h3>\n

You will be given 20 minutes to answer the 34 Verbal Reasoning questions. The questions are split into two types: sentence completion and vocabulary.<\/p>\n

\nSentence Completion<\/strong>
\nThe sentence completion questions provide a sentence that is missing a single word or phrase, and you must determine which answer choice best fills in the blank.<\/p>\n

Vocabulary<\/strong>
\nThe vocabulary questions provide a single word that is grade-appropriate but abstract, and you must determine which answer choice best defines the given word.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>2. Quantitative Reasoning (38 questions)<\/h3>\n

You will be given 35 minutes to answer the 38 Quantitative Reasoning questions. The questions in this section consist of word problems, and you will be asked to use quantitative reasoning to analyze and extrapolate information from each word problem.<\/p>\n

<\/span>3. Reading Comprehension (25 questions)<\/h3>\n

You will be given 25 minutes to answer the 25 Reading Comprehension questions. The questions in this section consist of five passages covering various topics such as history, science, and the arts, and you will be asked to answer specific questions about each passage.<\/p>\n

<\/span>4. Mathematics Achievement (30 questions)<\/h3>\n

You will be given 30 minutes to answer the 30 Mathematics Achievement questions. The questions in this section require that you identify problems and find solutions to problems. The problems will always take multiple steps to solve.<\/p>\n

<\/span>5. Essay<\/h3>\n

You will be given 30 minutes to write 300-400 words in response to a given prompt. This essay is not scored, but it will be sent to your school of choice along with the scores for the rest of the exam.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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<\/span>Registration and Fees<\/h2>\n

There are a variety of options for registration and for in-person and at-home testing, each of which have a different set of fees and requirements.<\/p>\n

<\/span>In-Person Testing<\/h3>\n

There are many testing locations available across the country at which you can take the ISEE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Testing Location<\/th>\nTesting Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
ERB Member Schools<\/td>\n$165<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Testing Offices<\/td>\n$225 (group testing)
\n$255 (individual testing)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prometric Testing Centers<\/td>\n$250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/span>At-Home Testing<\/h3>\n

There are currently two at-home testing options available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Administration<\/th>\nTesting Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
School-Administered<\/td>\n$165<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ERB-Administered<\/td>\n$240<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/span>Exam Registration<\/h3>\n

You should register as early as possible to ensure you secure a testing day that works best for you. There are two ways you can register for the exam.<\/p>\n

\nOnline Registration<\/strong>
\nTo register online for no additional fee, you must create an online account at ERB’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Phone Registration<\/strong>
\nIf you wish to register over the phone, you will incur an additional $30 fee. To register, you can call the ISEE Operations Office at 1 (800) 446-0320<\/a> or 1 (646) 503-2691<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

After you register for the exam, you will receive an email that contains a verification letter and more information about your registration.<\/p>\n

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