05Feb
Lev’s Story
Lev and his daughter, Lily, used Test Innovators to prepare for the SSAT. Her scores helped her secure a spot at her top school.
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30Jan
Three Ways to Teach Your Child Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy is an important skill for your child to develop. Here are three ways for your child to develop this skill.
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05Jan
Director of Admissions Greg Jones’s Advice for Parents
Greg Jones shares his tips for parents and families as a former Director of Enrollment Management and Admissions at Epiphany School in Seattle.
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30Dec
Kate’s Story
Meet Kate and BradyKate’s son, Brady, recently took the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) in hopes of gaining admission to Lakeside School for the start of 6th grade. Brady is a very strong student, but like many of his peers, the SSAT was a new challenge for him. To ensure...
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23Dec
Josh’s Story
Josh’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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01Nov
The Lower Level ISEE: A Parent’s Guide to Preparing
The Lower Level ISEE test is an entrance test for students applying to 5th or 6th grade that is taken when the student is in 4th or 5th grade. Here are some tips for preparing your student for the test:
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19Feb
5 Great Ways to Neutralize Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety in the office, in the classroom, or on stage isn’t any different than performance anxiety is for an athlete or an executive presenting to their clients. The setting may be different, but the loss of memory, potential to choke, or the failure to implement the strategies or techniques...
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12Nov
NEW Changes to the ACT and What They Mean to Students
Recently the makers of the ACT announced three new changes coming to the ACT starting in September of 2020. These changes include online testing, retaking single sections, and superscores.
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19Sep
Jen Testimonial
Learn how Test innovators helped Jen's son Henry achieve his dream of gaining admissions to The University of Chicago Lab School.
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12Sep
10 Reasons the Outdoors Is Important for Your Child
We all know that spending time outdoors is important for children, but the team here at Test Innovators has dug into why it's so important. The benefits range from improving sensory skills to supporting creativity. #1 Vitamin D Vitamin D activates the genes that regulate our immune systems and release different neurotransmitters...
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