Independent School Admissions Archives - Page 3 of 6

06DecDecember 6, 2018

Preparing Your Child for Independent School Interviews

If your child is applying to independent schools, an important factor in their admissions is the interview. Here's how to help them prepare.

04DecDecember 4, 2018

How the ISEE & SSAT Essay Sections Affect Admissions Decisions

Did you miss last week's webinars about the SSAT and ISEE essay sections? Don't worry—you can still check out the recordings here.

28NovNovember 28, 2018

School Profile: Proctor Academy

We talked with Scott Allenby of Proctor Academy about what families love about Proctor and what makes the school unique.

08NovNovember 8, 2018

Introducing ISEE & SSAT Proctor Videos

Simulating the official testing experience is a critical part of the preparation process. This helps students mitigate any testing anxiety because they know exactly what to expect, and it helps them practice managing their time on a rigorous exam.

07NovNovember 7, 2018

School Profile: Eastside Catholic School

Eastside Catholic is known for its strong community--many students view EC as their home away from home. The school offers grade-level retreats and a school-wide Mentor Program, award winning performing arts and athletic programs, and more than 30 AP, honors and collegiate level courses in the high school. With administrative...

06NovNovember 6, 2018

What Is the SSAT Experimental Section?

The experimental section is the shortest section of the test: only 15 minutes and 16 questions total. Unlike the other SSAT sections, the experimental section has a mix of question types: six verbal, five reading, and five quantitative. While you want to answer every question and try your hardest, don’t...

29OctOctober 29, 2018

School Profile: Dexter Southfield

We talked with Scott Duddy, Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management at Dexter Southfield, about what sets his school apart.

25OctOctober 25, 2018

When Is Boarding School the Right Choice?

What kind of family should consider boarding school? In this clip from our CEO's conversation with placement expert Neal Kamsler, Neal discusses how traditional wisdom about boarding schools may not hold water.

22OctOctober 22, 2018

An Admissions Chat with Placement Expert Neal Kamsler

Neal Kamsler has worked in New York City independent schools for 35 years, including 21 years as Head of Upper School at Allen-Stevenson School. He also serves as Senior Director of Placement at Oliver Scholars, an educational access organization based in Manhattan. Test Innovators' CEO, Edan Shahar, sits down with...

19OctOctober 19, 2018

5 Ways to Beat Test Prep Stress

Here are a few foolproof methods to help alleviate stress during the test prep process. Reduce anxiety and tackle this challenge head-on. You got this!