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ISEE Upper Level Essay Section: What Private Schools Like Strake Jesuit Actually Want to See (2026)
The ISEE essay is unscored — but Strake Jesuit admissions readers see every word your son writes. This post explains what Houston private school admissions teams actually look for in the 30-minute writing sample, how Jesuit values shape that review, and how timed essay practice can turn those unscored minutes into your strongest admissions asset.