01Dec
Meet Xavier
We are excited to introduce Xavier, one of our 2021 scholars. Xavier’s hard work and dedication enabled him to increase his SSAT score by 72 percent!
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16Nov
Meet Evan
Meet Evan
We are excited to introduce Evan, one of our 2021 scholars. Through dedication and hard work, Evan achieved a 98th percentile on the SSAT! Evan is an avid athlete who has played hockey since kindergarten and more recently picked up tennis. In addition to training for his athletic endeavors, he... Read More
21Oct
5 Things Parents Should Know about Preparing for the ISEE and SSAT
If your child will be taking the ISEE or SSAT this year, you’re probably busy researching the best way to help them prepare. There is a lot of information out there and it can be very overwhelming, so we want to help by offering our top 5 tips for parents....
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12Oct
Meet Our 2021 Scholars
As part of our mission to help students grow and gain access to quality educational opportunities, we award six merit-based scholarships every year to the Test Innovators students who showed the most improvement on either the SSAT or the ISEE. We are pleased to announce the 2021 Test Innovators Independent...
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11Aug
Gearing Up For Independent School Admissions: Advice from Experts
The admissions process for independent schools is complex—there is a lot of information to take in, and deadlines arrive quicker than you know it! Check out these expert tips as you kick off the search for your dream school.
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15Apr
Research shows practice tests defend memory against stress
In a study at Tufts University, 120 student participants learned a series of 30 words and images. They studied either by taking practice tests or by using the traditional study method of reading over the material to memorize it. They were then asked to recall what they had learned in...
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17Mar
Combating Learning Loss
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of life, and one of the most significant impacts has been on education, especially for K-12 students. The disruption to education in the early days of the pandemic and the continued disruption over a year later has had a serious impact on student...
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10Feb
Student Growth Percentiles – FAQ
A student growth percentile (SGP) describes a student's growth compared to other students with the same initial test score. SGP is similar to a standard percentile, but instead of measuring student achievement compared to peers, SGP measures comparative growth. The student growth percentile allows us to compare the growth of...
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08Feb
2020 Year in Review
While there are many reasons to be glad 2020 is behind us, there are some positive things from this past year to reflect on. Despite many challenges and obstacles, 2020 was a year of growing, learning, and giving. Below are some highlights of 2020.
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