If your child is applying to independent schools in San Diego, you will meet both of these acronyms quickly, usually with very little explanation of how they differ. Most guides will tell you the two tests are "similar." They are similar in purpose and quite different in mechanics, and one of those differences should change how your child prepares. Here is what actually separates them. First: check what each school requires Start here, because it may settle the question befor

If your child is applying to The Bishop's School, La Jolla Country Day, Francis Parker, Cathedral Catholic or Pacific Ridge, the Independent School Entrance Exam is probably on your calendar. It is also, for most families, the least understood part of the application. This guide covers the parts parents actually ask about: which level your child sits, how the scoring works, how many times they can test, and when preparation should start. All test mechanics below reflect ERB's