You can help your child prepare for their upcoming ISEE by getting in touch with Varsity Tutors to set them up with an in-depth Columbus ISEE preparation supplement. The ISEE is a challenging standardized exam that often plays a significant role in the admissions process at independent elementary, middle, and high schools. Students who do well on the exam have a better chance of getting accepted into the school they'd most like to attend.
However, the ISEE tests on a number of different academic subjects and can be difficult to study for without any guidance. That's where Varsity Tutors comes in. We'd love to get your student started with a Columbus ISEE prep option that can help them feel more confident on the day of their upcoming exam. If you think that your student would benefit from this type of academic assistance, then you can contact us today to get them started. Or, you can keep reading to get more information on the ISEE and what we can do to help your student prepare for it.
What's tested on the ISEE?
The Independent School Entrance Examination or ISEE has several different levels. Your student will take the ISEE level that corresponds with the grade level that they'll be entering into the next school year. For example, students who are applying to independent high schools will take the Upper-Level ISEE. Below, you'll find a breakdown of what's covered on the Upper-Level ISEE.
The first ISEE section focuses on the topic of Verbal Reasoning. The purpose of this section is to assess the test taker's English skills. This is done through a series of 40 questions that focus on things like synonyms and sentence completion tasks. Your student will have 20 minutes to complete this part of their exam. Next, your student will take the ISEE's section on Quantitative Reasoning. This part of the exam is concerned with the test taker's math skills. Topics covered include probability, problem-solving, data analysis, and numbers and operations.
The third section of the ISEE is called Reading Comprehension. This section has a total of 36 questions and a time limit of 35 minutes. Some of the most important topics covered in this section include the author's intent, organization and logic, vocabulary, and main and supporting ideas. The next test section is called Math Achievement. This part of the ISEE has 47 questions and a time limit of 40 minutes. This section will test your student on core math topics like algebra, geometry, measurement, and more.
Finally, your student's ISEE will conclude with the Essay section. This section gives your student a chance to display their writing skills to the schools they're applying to. They'll be given a prompt that will give them a chance to tell the schools they're applying to more about themselves. To perform well on this section, your student will need to demonstrate an ability to organize a piece of writing quickly, use proper grammar and punctuation, and spell the words they use correctly. These are all things that Varsity Tutors can help students with.
How can Varsity Tutors help your student prepare for the ISEE?
After reading about everything that they'll need to know before taking the ISEE, you may have concluded that your student would benefit from having help with their test preparation process. Varsity Tutors can provide this in two primary forms. First, your student could sign up for a Columbus ISEE prep class. Second, they could decide to work with a tutor. Both of these options have unique benefits that can help your student prepare for their exam in different ways.
For example, taking a Columbus ISEE prep course is a good option for students who have done well in the traditional classroom learning environment. Classes take place on a virtual learning platform that replicates the classroom setting. They'll learn from an experienced instructor alongside a small group of peers. They'll be able to interact with their peers throughout the learning process if they'd like, which can help them get even more out of their lessons. Their instructor will take them through a step-by-step process of all of the material on the ISEE. If they have trouble with one of these lessons, then they can even work with their instructor individually to get extra assistance.
Or, you could sign your student up to work with a Columbus ISEE tutor. This option gives your student the chance to work directly with their instructor throughout the entirety of their learning experience. They can get a customized lesson plan and work through each ISEE topic at their own pace. For instance, if your student is having a hard time with the Math Achievement section, their tutor can spend additional time with them on the subjects they need the most help with. In the same way, your student will be able to work quickly through the topics that they already understand at a high level. This creates an efficient, personalized learning experience where academic growth is primed to occur.
Both of these Columbus ISEE prep options are flexible, as well. For example, we can connect you with a tutor who is able to work around your child's schedule. Similarly, new classes start weekly and there are a wide variety of options to choose from. This makes it easy to find a test preparation option that can fit into both you and your students' schedules. You can contact us directly if you need help finding the right learning supplement for your student's specific needs.
How can you get started?
The ISEE is an important standardized test that could impact your student's academic future. Are you ready to get your student started with a Columbus ISEE prep supplement? If the answer to that question is yes, then you can quickly do so by contacting Varsity Tutors today. We can help you pick out the right test preparation supplement for your student and can sign them up for it quickly. We'd love to help them feel more confident on the day of their ISEE. We hope to hear from you soon and look forward to working with your student.

Anja: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
I am an English and arts tutor with a B.F.A. in sequential art and a minor in creative writing from the Savannah College of Art and Design. I have one year of tutoring and teaching experience. I have a passion for helping others and I love to teach!
Education & Certification
- Savannah College of Art and Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Arts, General
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- STAAR EOC
- SHSAT
- +87 subjects
Education & Certification
- Ashland University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
- University of Dayton - Masters in Education, Educational Administration
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- CLEP
- ACCUPLACER
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- +59 subjects

Wanda: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...it is important to identify each child's learning style(s) and develop a learning plan that fits their needs. Every child CAN learn, and I enjoy helping them discover their unique gifts and strengths. There is nothing that they can not accomplish, no matter how difficult it may appear. It takes patience, but it is possible!
Education & Certification
- Thomas Edison State College - Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Reading
- English
- Middle School Reading
- +30 subjects

Graziella: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...potential and goals during their career as students and beyond. I love teaching and feel deeply privileged to be able to help students and continuing to learn myself. My method and approach to being a great tutor and educator is that first I love teaching, and second is that I plan ahead for my lessons....
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Art and Biology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Biology
- Spanish 4
- +49 subjects

Latasha: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...commodity that causes us to transform our lives into something useful. It is the highway to new discoveries and sets the foundation for new paths. Being inspired by my teachers, I decided to devote my life to teaching and developing new techniques of teaching and learning that's helpful for others in our diverse world. As...
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- Capital University - Bachelors, Health/Physical Education
- Ashland University - Unknown, Educational Administration
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- SSAT
- PARCC
- +12 subjects

Michelle: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...academic subjects, language arts and math are my passions. Working with students one-on-one, helping them with areas of difficulty or enriching their understanding of a topic or concept has always been the most rewarding part of teaching for me. I love learning as much as I love teaching. I am also an editor for a...
Education & Certification
- Otterbein University - Bachelor of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Essay Editing
- Study Skills and Organization
- +24 subjects

Peter: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...Syracuse University. I've taught 7th and 8th grade English for the past two years at Noble Academy, a charter school in Columbus. All of my classes have demonstrated positive growth over the course of a year. I also run a college prep clinic for students from Somali backgrounds and have done so for the past...
Education & Certification
- Syracuse University - Bachelor of Science, Journalism
- Ohio State - Masters in Education, English Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- K-11th Grade Standardized Tests
- HSPT
- ASPIRE
- +253 subjects

Merlene: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...say, I have successfully taken an array of course work to get here. Although, my favorite courses I have taken thus far are Folklore and Marketing. Being in an English related field, I tend to gravitate towards tutoring those type of subjects as well. I would say my favorite subject's to tutor in the past...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- GED
- ACT
- Algebra
- +32 subjects

Elena: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle and high-schools, and am particularly adept at communicating and explaining concepts in a quirky, engaging, and intelligent manner. I was named Scotland International Young Thinker of the Year...
Education & Certification
- McGill University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
- University of Edinburgh - Masters, Biblical Studies
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- HSPT
- SAT
- +37 subjects

Christine: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...received my Honors Undergrad Bachelor of Arts Degree in English at University of Toronto, Canada. I have fiction editorial experience with the online literary journal, "Lunch Ticket," which highlighted talented Young Adult (High School level) writers, and have published an article there on Neurodiversity. I have also published poetry and produced a film that debuted...
Education & Certification
- University of Toronto - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Antioch University-Los Angeles - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- CLEP
- GED
- STAAR EOC
- +77 subjects

Disha: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...a Bachelor's in Psychology and have already completed a Minor Degree in Economics. I have also taken American Sign Language classes and I am business manager for the American Sign Language Club at Pitt. I am also pre-occupational therapy and I have guaranteed admission to Pitt's Occupational Therapy Doctorate program which I plan to attend...
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SHSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +33 subjects

Erin: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...standardize tests, and was an LD tutor for a year as well. I am currently a middle school counselor. Although I love being a school counselor, I absolutely LOVE and miss teaching. I teach two summer school sessions each summer and teach Sunday school every other Sunday. What I enjoy most about teaching is being...
Education & Certification
- Cedarville University - Bachelors, English Education 7-12
- University of Dayton - Masters, School Counseling
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACT
- TOEFL
- COMPASS Reading
- +31 subjects

Carolyn: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...I was blessed with various opportunities and experiences that have enriched the quality of my life. I interned for 3 months under the professional golfer in Dallas, TX. I worked with their non-profit organization that provides aid to young and aspiring golfers and traveled to Tampa, Florida and Seoul, South Korea. After the internship ended,...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Korean
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Elementary School Math
- Languages
- +15 subjects

Michelle: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...in working with students who have special needs or reading struggles. Effective communicator in both the real world and digital world realms. Willing spirit that embraces new technologies and applications that improve the learner experience. Lives by the following personal code: I love learning, I love to teach; and I teach because I love to...
Education & Certification
- Capital University - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education
- Marygrove College - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ASPIRE
- GED
- GATE/ TAG
- +118 subjects

Wendy: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...K-8. I especially enjoy English/Language Arts and Math tutoring. This year I decided to step out of the classroom in order to pursue some personal ambitions and to focus on tutoring students one-on-one. I love helping students make connections between the known and the unknown. Being a Varsity Tutor means that I get to have...
Education & Certification
- University of Toledo - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Phonics
- High School English
- +17 subjects
Education & Certification
- Heidelberg University - Bachelor of Science, Anthropology
- Western Michigan University - Master of Arts, Archaeology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACT
- CLEP
- UK A Level
- +21 subjects

Jennifer: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...Instructional Leadership K-12 (Curriculum and Instruction). I believe in teaching students over content, meaning I get to know my students as individuals in order to help them learn in the way that is best for them. I create learning experiences that are fun and engaging so that learning happens in a way that is comfortable...
Education & Certification
- Chatham College - Bachelors, Elementary Education
- Argosy University-Phoenix - PHD, Instructional Leadership K-12
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- CogAT
- Test Prep
- +35 subjects

Victoria: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...Masters in Biomedical Sciences from Tufts University. Bachelors in Spanish and Chemistry My tutoring focus is SAT I, DAT prep, AP/SATII test Biology, Chemistry, US History. I have a decade of experience teaching middle school, high school and college students on these subjects. I always try to be a mentor and cheerleader as I try...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
- Roseman University of Health Sciences - Doctor of Medical Dentistry, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- REGENTS
- PSAT
- +153 subjects

Rachel: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...from the University of Toledo, with my Bachelor of Art in History and Bachelor of Education in Adolescent/Young Adult Education. I have taught history, math, language, reading, test preparation, life skills, business, and vocational skills to students of all ages and all ability types, including students with special needs. Over the last ten years, I...
Education & Certification
- University of Toledo - Bachelors, Education, History
- The Ohio State University - Master of Arts, Inclusive Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- PARCC
- SSAT
- GED
- +73 subjects

Krystal: Columbus ISEE test prep instructor
...taught pre-k through adults in all areas of reading, writing, special education, organization, study habits, test prep, public speaking, and personal and professional development. I've done extensive research in dealing with academic and social anxieties as they impact school performance. My areas of licensure are language arts and special education. I can't wait to see...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Education, Education
- University of Dayton - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- TACHS
- COMPASS
- TEAS
- +182 subjects