What tests are required for Eastside Preparatory School’s admissions?

Eastside Preparatory School (EPS) in Kirkland, Washington, has adopted a test-flexible admissions policy, allowing applicants to choose the type of norm-referenced test scores they submit. This approach enables families to select the testing option that best reflects the student’s abilities.

Testing Options:

1. Standardized Testing (Preferred Option):
   • Examples: Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAs), Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), Educational Records Bureau (ERB) tests, or Iowa Assessments.
   • Submission: These scores are typically included with the student’s school records and must have been taken within the past two years.
   • Advantages: Administered in familiar school settings, shorter test sections, existing accommodations, and no additional cost or scheduling for families.
2. Admissions Testing:
   • Tests Accepted: Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) or Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).
   • Who Might Choose This Option: Students without recent standardized test scores, homeschooled students, international applicants, or those who believe admissions tests better showcase their abilities.

EPS requires the submission of only one set of test scores; it is not necessary to provide both standardized and admissions testing results. The school does not have a preference between the ISEE and SSAT and offers both test types in campus-based paper testing sessions.