SSAT/ISEE Tutoring

Carnegie Prep offers private SSAT and ISEE tutoring online and in person, matching every student with an experienced tutor who fits their schedule, learning style, goals, and builds confidence. For over 40 years, families have trusted us to prepare students for private, independent day, and boarding school admissions.

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Tutoring for Every Grade Level

Our experienced tutors create customized lesson plans around the test format, content, timing, and strategies your child needs.

  • Upper Level: SSAT grades 8-11 | ISEE grades 9-12
  • Middle Level: SSAT grades 5-7 | ISEE grades 7-8
  • Elementary/Lower Level: SSAT grades 3-4 | ISEE grades 5-6

What Our Tutors Cover

  • Math: algebra, geometry, data analysis, problem-solving, and word problems
  • Verbal: vocabulary and analogies
  • Reading: comprehension and grammar
  • Writing: essay and writing sample practice
  • Test-taking strategy: timing, pacing, and targeted practice

Not Sure Whether to Take the SSAT or ISEE?

Many independent schools accept either test, and the right choice depends on your child and the schools on your list. Contact us for a free consultation.

Lynn, Thank you so much for all of your help and advice! Sam was the best. Really I couldn’t say more positive things about working with her–if only everyone in my life were so conscientious, friendly, and diligent! We are delighted (and relieved) that the ISEE went well for our son, he worked really hard and I’m so glad it paid off for him. Thank you!

MM, Parent

Laurie did an excellent job preparing our daughter for the SSATs. She also tutored her in Algebra where was she was among the top students in her class. She was delightful to work with and fully committed to the success of our daughter.

AG, Parent

Laurie quickly became the full time math tutor for both my daughters, and then became their tutor for the SSAT prep for high school. Both of my daughter’s grades improved dramatically, and more importantly their confidence. Laurie had a way of always making them feel as though they were able to do anything they put their minds to.

AG, Parent

Sam is modest and understands the subtleties of competitive applications to boarding schools. With Sam’s focused and insightful help, and time flexibility, our time-crunched son completed the exam with an overall SSAT score in the 95th percentile and with a much more competitive balance between Verbal and Quantitative.

MG, Parent

Caroline was truly wonderful. She helped my daughter’s scores improve tremendously on the SSATs (on the actual SSAT, she scored an 80% percentile on her math – far above where her practice scores had been when she started with Caroline and the area that needed the most improvement).

DF, Parent

Not only was Caroline phenomenal in helping my daughter’s scores improve dramatically, she was so professional, courteous and sensitive to my daughter’s workload. She was able to focus her preparation without unduly piling on the work. My daughter loved working with Caroline and so did I! I could not recommend her more highly.

DF, Parent

I want to write to thank you for referring us to Caroline to help my daughter with her ISEE preparation. Caroline was very organized – I like how she would go through each topic that required additional help and how she organized the vocabulary learning. Caroline engaged well with my daughter and helped her feel motivated to learn well.

SF, Parent

Every student’s needs will be different, and Lynn Carnegie and Carnegie Prep show the ability to rapidly adapt SAT/SSAT tutoring to each individual student, with kindly encouragement, practicality, cost-effectiveness, and making it all seem almost easy!

MG, Parent

Sam  – Thanks to all of your help on the SSAT, my daughter got into all 7 schools she applied to and is going to Taft! We were so lucky to have found you. I don’t think she would be going there without you. Thanks so much.

LF, Parent

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We are honored and proud to have won Best of Gold Coast again this year. This is our 18th award. Thank you to everyone who has voted for us throughout the years. We rely on word of mouth, so your support means everything to us!

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