15Aug
SSAT or ISEE?
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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25Jul
How Long Is the SSAT?
The Middle Level SSAT and the Upper Level SSAT take a total of 3 hours and 5 minutes, including two breaks between sections and the experimental section at the end.
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13Jun
4 Things You Should Be Doing This Summer if You Are Applying to Private School
Applying to private and independent schools can be daunting. The process spans several months, and there are a lot of moving parts. But with some planning and preparation, it can be a rewarding experience. Here are four things you should be doing this summer if you are applying to private and...
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28Dec
How Long Are My SSAT Scores Valid?
If you took the SSAT really early in the year, you'll want to make sure you can use those scores to apply to schools this year. Or you may decide for any number of reasons not to apply this year at all. Can you use this year’s scores for next...
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07Dec
How Many Times Can I Retake the ISEE?
You took the ISEE, but when you get your scores back, they aren’t what you were hoping for. So you wonder, “Can I take the test again?” Yes, you can retake the ISEE. There are three testing seasons in every 12-month admission cycle, and you can take the test once...
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25Oct
All About The Character Skills Snapshot
The Character Skills Snapshot (CSS) is a tool developed by The Enrollment Management Association, the same company that creates the SSAT. Students in grades 6 through 12 take the CSS for admission to participating independent schools. Check with your prospective schools to see if they require the CSS.
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28Sep
What are the sections of the SSAT? (Middle & Upper Levels)
The Middle and Upper Level SSAT have six total sections. Two are unscored: the Writing Sample and the Experimental Section. The other four are scored: the two Quantitative (Math) Sections, the Reading Section, and the Verbal Section.
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16May
Building an SSAT or ISEE Preparation Plan
Making a plan for ISEE or SSAT test preparation but not sure where to start? This article will take you through some basic information about the tests, what to consider when planning your test prep, and how the Test Innovators platform will give you the most actionable diagnostics and results.
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14Jan
School Profile: St. Bernard’s School
We talked with Kaley Bell, Secondary School Advisor at St. Bernard's School, about what sets the school apart.
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02Jan
Can I retake the SSAT?
The SSAT is offered on eight Saturdays during the testing season (October through June) and you can take it on any or all of those dates. In addition to each of these set dates you can take one flex test.
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