Order official ISEE practice exams directly from the Educational Records Bureau or choose from the many private publishers for test preparation materials. Administer a full-length ISEE to determine your child's areas of strengths and weakness. Make sure the exam is taken under actual examination-day conditions; ensure that a quiet workspace is available for three hours and stay within the time restrictions placed for each section of the examination. Score the test to discern areas that require improvement and those that only require continual review.
Choose among the many test preparation resources according to your resources as well as your child's time availability and preparation needs. Choose an individual ISEE tutor if you feel your test-taker will benefit from one-on-one attention. There are thousands of educational consulting firms from which to choose, and it will take some time to find the appropriate tutor. Prepare a list of questions for each prospective tutor concerning record of success, amount of time required for proposed success, teaching methods for various learning styles, course of instruction, and approximate amount of time the student will need to study independently.
Order ISEE verbal and/or quantitative preparation books from either the Educational Record Bureau or other private publishers if you feel your child is able to study without the direction of a tutor. Remember to also choose a test preparation book that contains sample examinations, in addition to the subject preparation books, so your child can take a full-length examination every couple of weeks to evaluate the efficiency of his preparation. Be sure the review drills are practiced on the days that don't include a full-length examination. Ensure that your child is also reviewing his areas of strength to ensure maintenance of earlier scores.
Augment your student's preparation studies through the use of daily ISEE questions that are sent via daily email by many test preparation organizations. Buy ISEE flashcards and have your child review them at opportune times, such as car rides or office waiting periods. Enroll your child in an online course if you'd like the guidance of a personal tutor for a fraction of the cost and flexibility for him to study at his own discretion.
Ensure that your child doesn't overdo his studying, as there will be a point of diminishing returns. Let him take off a day if he's feeling overwhelmed and stressed. A well-rested mind absorbs information more efficiently than one that's overworked.