SSAT, ISEE, or WISC?

[Anonymous]

My third grader is applying to a school that requires one of these tests. He is currently at another independent school and hasn't experienced standardized tests before. Any advice on best test in this situation?

[Anonymous]

WISC will be the lowest stress and the most expensive. No prep necessary or appropriate. SSAT and I SEE both will require study and practice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:WISC will be the lowest stress and the most expensive. No prep necessary or appropriate. SSAT and I SEE both will require study and practice.

I see no reason to stress a third grader with test prep. I had DC do the mini (I think about 10 minutes?) SSAT available on their website to familiarize with the format so they knew what to expect and weren’t anxious. That’s all they needed. A full practice test would be fine. More than that is unnecessary.

[Anonymous]

^pp again — this is specifically the lower-level SSAT in 3rd grade. DC did do SSAT test prep for the upper level version taken in 8th for HS admissions. Totally different situation.