Are your kids home from school? Watch the recording our Remote Learning for Parents webinar hosted by Test Innovators’ Director of Education, Brenna O’Neill, for a parent-oriented discussion of remote learning. Come away with strategies and ideas for navigating the new world of remote learning that many families are now experiencing for the first time.
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of life, and one of the most significant impacts has been on education, especially for K-12 students. The disruption to education in the early days of the pandemic and the continued disruption over a year later has had a serious impact on student...
Read MoreAs part of our mission to help students grow and gain access to quality educational opportunities, we award six merit-based scholarships every year to the Test Innovators students who showed the most improvement on either the SSAT or the ISEE. We are pleased to announce the 2021 Test Innovators Independent...
Read MoreTest 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.
Read MoreIt’s test day! After all of your preparation and practice, you’re finally here—your hard work is about to pay off. But, you don’t want to make an easily-preventable error on test day. Here’s a list of common mistakes that you should be sure to avoid:
Read MoreThe 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 MoreJosh’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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Read MoreLearn what you should do the day before and the day of the ACT and SAT, as well as what to bring and what not to bring to the test.
Read MoreThe first step in your SSAT prep is to take a full-length practice test. The initial practice test serves as a benchmark, or diagnostic test, and is the jumping-off point of the preparation process. We generally recommend taking this test as early as possible, but it is never too late.
Read MoreBecause scores may be optional, submitting your test scores is a great way for you to shine. Preparing for and taking the ACT and SAT shows your dedication to the college application process, and, if your scores are solid, they will likely add to your overall application.
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