Can my child retake the ISEE, SSAT, or HSPT if they don’t score well?

How many times your child may take a standardized test depends on the test itself and its specific rules. The HSPT  (High School Placement Test) is only offered to current 8th-grade students and may only be taken once, meaning there are no opportunities for retakes. 

On the other hand, the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) and SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) have different policies. The ISEE can be taken up to three times in a single admissions cycle, once in each testing season (Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer). The SSAT offers more flexibility, allowing students to retake the test multiple times, with up to eight administrations per academic year. It’s important to understand these guidelines when planning your child’s test preparation strategy to ensure they have the best chance of achieving their desired scores.