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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...
Read MoreJosh’s Story
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...
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How to Stay Social While Practicing Social Distancing
Image Above: Test Innovators team playing Foodles. The card being played is "Draw a potato dressed like a kitty cat". Across the globe, people are strongly encouraged or even mandated to practice social distancing in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing as a response to a viral...
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Meet Bella
We are delighted to introduce Bella, one of our 2024 scholars. Through dedication and perseverance, Bella was able to increase her ISEE score by over 9%, scoring in the 99th percentile overall!
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Meet Sonia
We are excited to introduce Sonia, one of our 2022 scholars. Through consistent practice and perseverance, Sonia increased her SSAT score by 17 points, scoring in the 87th percentile overall!
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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,...
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Meet Alisha
We are delighted to introduce Alisha, one of our 2022 scholars. Through hard work and perseverance, Alisha increased her SSAT score by 21 points, scoring in the 96th percentile overall!
Read MoreSSAT Test-Taking Strategies
The beauty of a multiple-choice test like the SSAT is that you can be sure the correct answer is there! On every question, even if you aren’t sure how to find the correct answer, see if there are answer choices you know are wrong. Eliminate these and then make an...
Read MoreWhich SSAT section is most important?
We get a lot of questions about the particular knowledge requirements on the SSAT, but this one is the most common: which SSAT section is the most crucial to a successful application? And as with any other question, we’ve turned to our extensive data to find the answer. We’ve heard...
Read More5 Educational Podcasts Your Kids Should Be Listening To
Students learn best when they absorb information in multiple ways! Have your child take a break from screens and engage their senses by integrating podcasts into their daily routine. The following podcasts are fantastic opportunities to get your child thinking about ideas and topics that can increase their knowledge base...
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