The applying to independent and private schools can be a long process with a lot of steps to complete in the months leading up to the application deadlines. We’ve created a timeline to help families navigate the admissions process.
Admissions Assist is an online, self-paced course that guides you through each step of the admissions process, so that you can ensure every part of your application is as competitive as your test scores. Learn what to expect for each step of the admissions process, prepare for parent and student interviews, craft compelling application essays, and more.
Hello! November is a very busy month. Between schoolwork, extracurricular activities, interviews, test prep, and applications, it can be hard to find a spare moment. With this in mind, it’s critical to stay organized so that everything gets done on time.Here is your November to do list: Attend interviewsWork on applicationsRequest...
Happy October, everyone! This month is filled with testing, open houses, admissions interviews, and visits to potential schools. As students begin thinking about their interviews, we wanted to share some insight provided by Nilofer Merchant as she prepared to give her second TED Talk. Merchant is an internationally recognized corporate director,...
Groton is a highly regarded boarding and day school serving students in grades 8-12. It is one of the top college-prep schools in the Boston area, and offers students an array of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Greetings and happy summer! As you get ready to apply to independent and private schools this fall, we wanted to share some suggestions on what to do over the next month.Here is your August to do list: Register for the ISEE and/or SSATMake a “wish list” of attributesRequest materials from schoolsSchedule...
Test Innovators has helped countless students prepare for the SSAT and the ISEE and gain admission to the best independent and private schools. Every year we review our data from thousands of test takers to determine the most popular schools.
It may feel intimidating to put together an application for a top school like HKIS, so Test Innovators has created this guide to help you through the process. We recommend using this guide in conjunction with our Admissions Assist Courses, which are designed to help you create a strong and...
Spring is here, which means it's time to start thinking about applying to independent and private schools! Our May to-do list will help guide you through the beginning of the process.
The Hotchkiss School is a prestigious boarding school in Lakeville, CT. Its approximately 600 students receive a rigorous education. Hotchkiss is exclusive - only 18% of applicants are admitted. We’ve created this guide to assist you throughout the application process.
Horace Mann is the largest and one of the most selective independent schools in New York City. In 2023, it was one of the top ten most sought-after schools. Horace Mann offers a wide variety of subjects and extracurriculars. These offerings are one of the reasons Horace Mann is so...
Test Innovators has helped countless students prepare for the SSAT and the ISEE and gain admission to the best independent and private schools. Every year we review our data from thousands of test takers to determine the most popular schools.
