ISEE Archives - Page 12 of 17

12DecDecember 12, 2018

Director of Admissions Greg Jones’s Advice for Parents

Greg Jones is in his 34th year in education. Currently, he’s in his 8th year as Director of Enrollment Management and Admissions at Epiphany School in Seattle.

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.

30NovNovember 30, 2018

How to Relieve Test Anxiety

While every student is different, the number one cause of test anxiety is not knowing what to expect. High-stakes exams like the ISEE, SSAT, SAT, and ACT are significantly different than in-school assessment tests that students regularly take, so the strategies for taking these tests are different too. This might...

13NovNovember 13, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About the ISEE and SSAT

Test Innovators' education team recently ran webinars that answered our most frequently asked questions about these tests. If you missed the webinars, check out the recordings.

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.

05NovNovember 5, 2018

How Do Test Scores Affect Your Application?

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...

30OctOctober 30, 2018

How to Browse for ISEE Test Dates

Once you know when and where you would like to take the test, you can head to the official testing body's website, www.iseetest.org, to register. Make sure that you don't wait too long to sign up for a test date; many testing sites fill up very quickly.

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!