Preparing for the ISEE
ERB provides What to Expect books online at no charge. The books allow
parents and students to review the types of questions presented on each level of the ISEE test. The What to Expect books are also available in hard-copy format for $20 each.
To view ISEE preparation materials, receive a free PDF of the What to Expect book, or to order the hard-copy version, click here.
What to Expect books available are:
- What to Expect on the ISEE – Lower Level (Applicants to Grades 5 & 6)
- What to Expect on the ISEE – Middle Level (Applicants to Grades 7 & 8)
- What to Expect on the ISEE – Upper Level (Applicants to Grades 9–12)
Each book includes level-specific background information about the ISEE test and experience, including:
- Sample questions
- Full-length practice test
- Scoring information
- Instructions on how to read the Individual Student Report (ISR) received after testing
The Goal of Preparation
As the only books authorized and approved by ERB for ISEE preparation, these books may help in understanding:
- Test format
- Test directions
- Types of test items
- Answer sheet



