Hello all,

I'm a longtime lurker with two sons - 5 and 12-years-old. I've enjoyed all the good advice found here on this site (wish I'd known about it years ago) - thank you all for sharing your wisdom. I'm hoping someone here may have experience with the ISEE or SSAT tests.

My oldest son is thinking of applying to boarding school for the 2012/2013 school year. He is currently in 9th grade at a small private school. He was home schooled for 4 years prior to that. The schools require scores from one of these two tests for admission. He has taken the Explore, ACT, and SAT in the past and done fairly well. However, I am not at all familiar with these 2 particular tests and am wondering if there are any difference between the two or if one is recommended over the other? He is fairly well-rounded but strongest with verbal/reading/writing.

Any helpful hints or advice will be most appreciated.

Thanks!