SSAT and ISEE are used by independent schools worldwide and are designed to measure the basic verbal, quantitative, and reading skills students develop over time. Each applicant must take one of these tests; both tests are not required. Note: This is a required component for all applicants to register for the SSAT or ISEE. However, this is not a Ravenna-required step because registration and score submission takes place directly through SSAT or ISEE, not through Ravenna.

Eastside Prep uses admissions testing as one component of our holistic admissions review. We do not have minimum scores for admissions consideration. We review student-written essays as well as the admissions test scores on multiple choice sections. We understand that admissions testing provides a ‘snapshot’ of students’ performance on the tests on just one day in time, and that some students may have more experience with these types of tests. We encourage students to be familiar with the testing format through taking a practice test, however extensive test preparation is not an expectation or requirement. We recommend that students endeavor to have the best night’s sleep possible before the test, have a good breakfast the day of the test, and to pack snacks and water to enjoy during the testing breaks.

SSAT/ISEE Testing Deadlines
Upper School Deadline to Receive Score: January 27, 2023

Middle School Deadline to Receive Score: January 27, 2023

SSAT Information

For more information, visit https://www.ssat.org/

• SSAT offers in-person testing for 5th-12th grade
• SSAT offers at-home testing for 6th-12th grade
• You can register for the SSAT here: http://www.ssat.org
• Eastside Preparatory School’s code is 2949

ISEE Information

• ISEE offers in-person testing for 5th-12th grade
• ISEE offers at-home testing for 5th-12th grade
• If you have any questions about the ISEE, how to register, or technological requirements for at-home testing, please contact ERB’s ISEE Operations Office at 1 (800) 446-0320 or iseeoperations@erblearn.org.
• Eastside Preparatory School’s code is 48171

Questions About Admissions Testing

Please contact the Admission Team with any testing-related questions you may have. If test fees or a space for remote testing outside of your home are concerns for your family, please reach out to us at admissions@eastsideprep.org. We are happy to help with testing fee waivers and arranging safe testing spaces if needed.

Financial Aid

We make every effort to continue supporting families with financial aid once it has been awarded. Current EPS families do need to reapply for financial aid each year so we have information on the current financial picture. Re-enrollment contracts and financial aid awards go live on School Forms Online in mid-January. An email will go out to families indicating when those are available. To secure your seat for next year, please sign and submit the online contract and submit the deposit by the due date. The timing of these contracts is important for the school to better understand available spaces at each grade level as we go into admissions committee meetings for new applicants. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Admissions Office.

Re-enrollment Timeline

• December 5, 2022– Financial aid applications for re-enrolling families are due
• TBD– Re-enrollment contracts and preliminary financial aid awards will go out to families electronically
• TBD– Contracts and deposits are due back to EPS

Financial Aid
Eastside Prep is committed to ensuring that all families applying for financial aid receive full and impartial consideration. To help achieve this goal, we use the School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS) to independently assess each family’s ability to pay for education. This service is a function of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and is used by over 2,400 schools nationwide. Independent school education is a choice, and many families make significant sacrifices to provide this learning environment for their children. The SSS process is based on the premise that parents are responsible for financing their child’s education to the full extent that they are able. We strive to make the assessment of that ability objective and consistent.

1. Go tohttp://sssbynais.org/parents
2. Select “Complete your PFS” at the top right of the screen to begin your Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS).
3. If you already have an account, you can use the same login information to sign in on the right side of the screen. If this is your first time applying, you will follow instructions on the left side of the screen.

• You only need to complete one PFS per family.
• Eastside Prep’s SSS code is 3665.
• A list of documents you will need is available on the site.
• You are able to start the application, save your work, and return to it at a later time.
• Please submit your application based on your estimated 2020 tax return.
• All of your information is secure and confidential.

1. Complete the application and pay the filing fee.
2. Submit your 2020 Tax Forms as backup documentation to SSS. Given the early nature of re-enrollment, we understand that 2021 returns are not yet available. Please submit your application based on your estimated 2020 tax return, and include your 2020 tax forms as a place holder. You will need to submit your actual 2021 return as soon as it is available. Tax documents should be uploaded directly to the SSS website or mailed to them.
3. Submit a copy of your last pay stub. This can be uploaded to SSS directly.