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.
For 21 years, Neal Kamsler was Head of Upper School at Allen-Stevenson School in New York City. He now serves as Senior Director of Placement at Oliver Scholars, a non-profit educational access organization. Listen to the full school admissions conversation here.
After families take the ISEE test, we often receive questions from confused test-takers and parents. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions we’re asked about ISEE score reports.
Decades of research have shown that students are prone to learning loss during the summer months when structured learning may not be an everyday occurrence. Commonly referred to as the summer slide, this learning loss can hinder months of hard-earned math, reading, and writing gains.
The feelings, thoughts, and behaviors leading up to and during an exam can make a significant difference in the end result. If you have trouble controlling negative thoughts, concentrating, and maintaining calmness on an exam, you are probably experiencing test anxiety.
The first section of the SSAT is a timed writing sample.
The prompts vary by test level, with Upper and Middle level students choosing between two differing prompts, and Elementary level students being asked to write a story based on a visual prompt. Upper and Middle level... Read More
Every student is different, and every student’s test prep needs are different too. Test Innovators’ online platform provides every student with a Personalized Prep Plan, targeted to an individual’s specific needs. The Prep Plan provides guidance on next steps and auto-generates specific recommendations for practice to complete.
You’ve spent months visiting schools, interviewing, and submitting applications. After all that time and work, you’re left waiting for a response, hoping for an offer of admissions. Instead, you’ve been waitlisted. Now what?
We interviewed placement experts at top schools across the country to get their advice on what to do...
We are excited to introduce Arianna, one of our 2021 scholars. Through hard work and determination, Arianna increased her ISEE score by 41 percentile points!
Greenhill is a top day school in the Dallas area for students in grades pre-K through 12. We have created this guide to help you navigate the application process to Greenhill. Learn more about the application requirements and deadlines, and to explore helpful resources.
