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BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Essay Prompts: 5 Writing Practices for the Entrance Exam Writing Section
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August 05, 2026 9 min read

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Essay Prompts: 5 Writing Practices for the Entrance Exam Writing Section

The BASIS Independent Silicon Valley entrance exam includes a 30-minute timed writing section — and no one publishes practice prompts for it. Here are 5 targeted essay prompts your child can use to prepare, plus what BASIS admissions actually looks for in a student's written response.

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BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Entrance Exam: What's Actually on It and How to Prepare (2026–2027)
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May 26, 2026 10 min read

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Entrance Exam: What's Actually on It and How to Prepare (2026–2027)

The BASIS Independent Silicon Valley entrance exam is unlike the ISEE or SSAT. It's a proprietary 90-minute test with open-ended math, reading and grammar, and a timed handwritten essay. This post breaks down every section, explains how the admissions team uses the results, and gives you a concrete prep plan for the October and January exam dates.

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