ISEE Verbal & Vocabulary Systems (Upper)

Vocabulary as a system, not a memorization marathon.

ISEE Verbal & Vocabulary Systems teaches vocabulary as a system—roots, stems, families, and repeated-use mastery—rather than random memorization. Students improve synonym strategy, sentence logic, and reading precision while building a high-leverage word bank tailored to the upper level test. The goal is "recognition under pressure," not "I studied this once."

Rigorous practice includes timed verbal sets, focused review, and weekly reinforcement cycles. Students learn to spot nuance quickly, identify distractors, and choose answers with confidence even when multiple choices feel plausible. We also train sentence-level logic—how words function in context, not just definitions in isolation.

Students leave with a vocabulary method they can keep using long after the ISEE—useful for SSAT/SAT/ACT, academic reading, and writing with stronger word choice.

Key Points

Learn vocabulary through roots + families + repeated exposure (system, not list)
Improve synonym precision and sentence logic for upper-level verbal sections
Practice with timed sets + reinforcement cycles to build durable mastery
Gain confidence handling nuanced choices and tricky distractors

What You'll Learn

1

Core seminar + guided practice

2

Student-led research and writing

3

Feedback loops and revision cycles

4

Portfolio-ready final deliverable

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Select the level of support that works best for your learning style and goals.

Just the Course

ISEE Verbal & Vocabulary Systems (Upper)

$14

per session

$112 for 8 sessions

- Live online instruction
- Interactive coursework
- Community Q&A

Pod Learning

$36

per course

- Online or In-person
- Small group cohorts
- Feedback on submissions
- Weekly live sessions

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1:1 Enrichment

$58

starting at

- Dedicated coaching
- Custom pacing plan
- Partner instructors nationwide

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Pods are small learning groups that meet regularly to work through the course together. Choose a rigor level and schedule that fits your needs.

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