Standardized Test Prep for K-12
Arete clients are always asking our counselors, “What are the best books to study for standardized tests?”
On this page, we have collected links to Arete-approved test prep books. Studying with these essential tools will help students from kindergarten through high school confidently prepare for standardized tests, including the SSAT, ISEE, AP and IB tests, the New York State Regents exams, and more.
ISEE
For every level of the ISEE, Arete strongly recommends the Tutorverse prep books for the large volume and high quality of their practice questions. Test Prep Works and Ivy Global also offer excellent ISEE preparation materials.
Upper Level ISEE
Middle Level ISEE
Lower Level ISEE
SSAT
For every level of SSAT prep, Arete loves the Tutorverse books, which offer a large number of very high quality practice questions. Ivy Global also sells excellent English and Math books separately, providing a deep toolkit of techniques and strategies for students preparing for the Middle Level or Upper Level exams.
Upper Level SSAT
Middle Level SSAT
Elementary Level SSAT
ISEE/SSAT Combined
McGraw Hill, Princeton Review, Barron’s, Kaplan, and Peterson’s offer great books covering all levels of the SSAT and ISEE.
ISEE/SSAT Combined
AP & IB
For AP students, the Princeton Review’s “Cracking the AP” series is the best route to a 5, and students going for the IB diploma will be very well-served by the Cambridge University Press exam prep guides.
AP Exams
Humanities & Social Science
Science & Math
IB Exams
Other Tests
Prepare for the SHSAT, OLSAT, WPPSI-IV, SCAT, and New York State Regents exams with these Arete-approved materials.
SHSAT
To prep for the redesigned SHSAT, Tutorverse’s 1000+ Practice Questions is an excellent resource. Kaplan, Barron’s, and Test Prep Books also provide top-notch materials.
OLSAT
Preschool & Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Regents
U.S. History & Government
Algebra I
Chemistry
Global History & Geography
Earth Science
ERB/WPPSI-IV
SCAT