07Jan
Applying to Independent Schools: January Newsletter
Welcome to a new year! With many deadlines fast approaching, it's important to make sure you've completed all the necessary steps to submit your applications with confidence.
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05Dec
Applying to Independent Schools: December Newsletter
Hello there, and happy December! As we enter the final stretch of the 2026-2027 application season, it’s important to be mindful of the due dates that may be coming up. Deadlines vary from school to school, and while most applications are due in January, some schools have deadlines that are...
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11Nov
Applying to Independent Schools: November Newsletter
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...
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07Oct
Applying to Independent Schools: October Newsletter
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,...
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09Sep
Applying to Independent Schools: September Newsletter
Welcome back to school! I hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready for the new year.September is in many ways the ‘grand opening’ of the admissions process to independent schools. Spring and summer are the time to ease into the process, but now is when things really get...
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06Jun
When to Start Preparing for the SSAT
As a general rule, we recommend starting your SSAT prep six to four months before your test date. So if you are planning to take the test in November, then you should take a diagnostic practice test sometime between May and July.
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06Jun
When to Start Preparing for the ISEE?
As a general rule, we recommend starting your ISEE prep six to four months before your test date. This means that if you plan to take the test in November, then you should take a diagnostic practice test sometime between May and July.
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06Mar
ISEE or SSAT?
We are often asked about the differences between the ISEE and SSAT. We’ve put together a definitive guide to help families decide which test to take if they are given the option.
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12Feb
How Early Prep Helps Educators Set Students up for Success
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. Some students...
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22Jan
How to Read an SSAT Score Report
So you’ve taken the SSAT and received your score report, but what does everything mean? The SSAT score report has two primary measures of performance: scaled scores and percentile scores.
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