The Secondary School Aptitude Test (SSAT) and Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) are the two most common standardized aptitude tests used in American private secondary schools. If you're a parent or student looking to apply for admissions at a private, military, or boarding school, SSAT & ISEE For Dummies is your family's ticket to success.

Here, you'll get all the prep needed to score higher on the SSAT and ISEE exams, the most up-to-date information on the tests, hundreds of practice questions, thorough test-specific math and verbal workouts, six full-length practice tests (all with detailed answer explanations), and solid test-taking advice.

• Correctly answer difficult analogy and synonym questions without knowing what all the words mean
• Ace the math section by eliminating answers that are planted to fool test takers
• Apply the proven For Dummies step-by-step approach to combat the essay portion
• Analyze difficult passages using tips and tricks in the reading comprehension section
• Learn the most common vocabulary words tested on the SSAT and ISEE with an entire chapter devoted to vocabulary terms
• State-by-state "Private Schools at-a-Glance" chart with data on more than 1,000 private secondary schools

SSAT & ISEE For Dummies provides students with the resources they need for test day preparation and gives parents sound, expert advice on selecting, applying, and paying for private school.