--- title: Sandy Spring Friends School Blog | Admission description: Admission | --- [![Sandy_Spring_Logo.png](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sandy_Spring_Logo.png?width=2500&name=Sandy_Spring_Logo.png "Sandy_Spring_Logo.png")](http://www.ssfs.org/) ## [Six Tips For independent School Shopping](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/six-tips-for-prep-school-shopping) Posted by [David Hickson](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/author/david-hickson) on Sep 16, 2015 2:26:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/hubfs/MMR_7943.jpg) Families considering an independent, college-preparatory school education for their child face a daunting decision.  It’s a big deal to select a school for your child, and a significant financial commitment. Here are six tips to consider when looking for an independent school. [Read More](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/six-tips-for-prep-school-shopping) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/six-tips-for-prep-school-shopping#comments-listing) Topics: [Admission](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/admission) ## [SSAT vs. ISEE - Which admission test is best for your child?](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/ssat-vs.-isee) Posted by [Tony McCudden](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/author/tony-mccudden) on Aug 5, 2015 11:48:49 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   ![DAT-20150519-2587](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/hubfs/DAT-20150519-2587.jpg) Applying to a Middle or High School that requires admission testing?  Many schools will accept both the SSAT and ISEE so the first step is deciding which test is best for your child. The SSAT and ISEE have national test dates and are fundamentally the same. However, what differs is the language of these tests and the frequency one can take them.  [Read More](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/ssat-vs.-isee) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/ssat-vs.-isee#comments-listing) Topics: [Admission](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/admission) [All posts](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/all) About SSFS Blog: The Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) blog shares information weekly that inspires personal and academic growth in every aspect of life for parents and students. ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Head of School Blog (50)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/head-of-school-blog) - [Boarding Program (8)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/boarding-program) - [Academics (7)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/academics) - [Admission (2)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/admission) - [Inquiry Based Learning (2)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/inquiry-based-learning) - [News (2)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/news) - [Private School (2)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/private-school) - [Study Abroad (2)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/study-abroad) - [Volunteer (2)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/volunteer) - [Alumni (1)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/alumni) - [Community Farm (1)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/community-farm) - [Diversity (1)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/diversity) - [ESL (1)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/esl) - [Holistic Learning (1)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/holistic-learning) - [Inclusion (1)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/inclusion) - [Lower School (1)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/lower-school) - [Quaker Education (1)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/quaker-education) - [Summer Program (1)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/summer-program) - [Wellness (1)](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/topic/wellness) see all © 2026 Summer At Sandy Spring