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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS bombed - big time - the SSAT.  Admissions at the school we were looking at said it's much better to take the ISEE.[/quote]

Did they say why the ISEE is better?[/quote]

The ISEE was better for my somewhat anxious DD because she didn't have to think about skipping questions to avoid point deduction. With so many answer choices on the SSAT that are designed to confuse, it became to stressful for her. What PP said about the ISEE being more like tests younger children are used to taking is spot on. DD felt much more comfortable with this test. Being able to easily take it online at a testing center was another plus. I can choose the day and time (don't have to wake her up early to be at the testing center at 8:00).

Also, the material was so hard for my 5th grader (the youngest grade level on the Middle level SSAT). They have to make the material a bit challenging for the 7th graders while we know they're only compared to their same grade peers, it was frustrating and a bit demoralizing for DD for there to be SO MUCH she didn't know on the test. I'm VERY happy that the schools to which DD is applying accepts both.[/quote]

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