ByCelena MurphyTest InnovatorsComments Off on Go to a Museum, the Zoo, and a Broadway Show Without Ever Leaving Home!
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about the need for social distancing, which is no easy task. It doesn’t take long for people to miss normal day-to-day activities and special outings. Luckily, the digital age we live in makes it possible to still have a little fun while social distancing. Museums, zoos, aquariums, historical landmarks, national parks, and even Broadway shows can be enjoyed online. Below are links to some of our favorite virtual experiences.
Broadway Shows Broadway HD is now offering a free seven-day trial with access to classic Broadway shows, including Peter Pan, Cats, and Driving Miss Daisy.
We are excited to introduce our 2020 A Better Chance Scholars! We selected six students for our A Better Chance Scholarship. To be eligible for the scholarship, students had to successfully complete the Test Innovators A Better Chance (ABC) 2019 Summer Preparation Course. The Test Innovators ABC Prep Course is...
One of the most common mistakes on the SSAT is misreading a question, usually due to reading too quickly. Be sure to take a few extra seconds on every question to avoid careless errors.
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We all know that cramming before a test is not the best strategy for success, especially when it comes to admissions tests like the SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, ACT, and SAT. So, when should students start preparing? Short answer: early. Longer answer: at least six to eight months before test day.
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Jacques took the SSAT as part of the application process for independent schools. He prepared for the SSAT by participating in the Test Innovators A Better Chance summer preparation course and by practicing independently on the Test Innovators online platform.
Are teacher recommendations, grades, or test scores more important for your overall application? In this clip from our CEO's chat with placement expert Neal Kamsler, Neal talks about the different ways that schools might look at your ISEE & SSAT scores, and how those scores fit into the final decision.
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Due to popular demand by test-taking families, we have created an ISEE Prep Guide as a companion to our Test Innovators platform. Use the Prep Guide along with our full-length practice tests and diagnostics, and you'll be well on your way to test success!
Josh’s daughter, Ellie, took the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) in the hopes of gaining admission to an independent school for 9th grade. When Ellie initially took the test, one of the biggest struggles she faced was effectively managing her time on unfamiliar questions. She unknowingly spent too much time...
Summer is the time to slow down and enjoy the little things. One of the best ways to spend a summer day is with a good book. With so many fantastic books out there, it can be difficult to choose. We’ve compiled a list of this summer’s must-reads, so you...
The school application process is tough: the applications, the deadlines, the interviews, and the lengthy exams can easily cause elevated levels of stress for both students and their parents. It's common (and completely normal) for students to feel anxious; however, we have provided some helpful tips for parents to keep...
Test preparation is known to increase performance on high-stakes tests, but how does it help with test anxiety? Research has shown that exposure, habit formation, skills development, and online preparation are all effective methods to reduce test anxiety, and each method is linked to test preparation.