The applying to independent and private schools can be a long process with a lot of steps to complete in the months leading up to the application deadlines. We’ve created a timeline to help families navigate the admissions process.
Admissions Assist is an online, self-paced course that guides you through each step of the admissions process, so that you can ensure every part of your application is as competitive as your test scores. Learn what to expect for each step of the admissions process, prepare for parent and student interviews, craft compelling application essays, and more.
Hello there, and happy December! As we enter the final stretch of the 2025-2026 application season, it’s important to be mindful of the due dates that may be coming up. Deadlines vary from school to school, and while most applications are due in January, some schools have deadlines that are...
Test Innovators has helped countless students prepare for the SSAT and the ISEE and gain admission to the best independent and private schools. Every year we review our data from thousands of test takers to determine the most popular schools.
Greetings and happy summer! As you get ready to apply to independent and private schools this fall, I wanted to share some suggestions on what to do over the next month.
Here is your August to do list:
Register for the SSAT and/or ISEE
Make a “wish list” of attributes
Request...
Phillips Academy Exeter is one of the most sought-after and selective independent schools. Applying to such a highly selective school can be intimidating, so we’ve put together this guide to help you navigate the entire application process for Exeter.
With the academic year winding down, many families are assessing whether or not their child’s current school is meeting their needs and expectations. If your family is exploring independent and private school options, then it’s time to start planning for the 2025-2026 school year application process!Applying to independent schools can...
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.
Over the past nine years, Test Innovators has helped more than 150,000 students prepare for the SSAT and the ISEE—the admissions tests required by the most competitive independent schools in the country. Every year we review our data from thousands of test takers to determine the most popular schools.
Founded in 1798, Milton Academy is a prestigious K-12 college preparatory school, with boarding offered starting in grade 9. It has long been one of the most selective schools in the nation and was one of the top ten most sought-after schools of 2023.
Whether you’re an eager student or an anxious parent, we know just how intimidating applying to independent and private schools can be. Our Director of Placement, Laurie Geromini, sat down with two students who recently completed the process to learn more about their experiences, as well as the lessons and...
You’ve spent months visiting schools, interviewing, and submitting applications. After all that time and work, you’re left waiting for a response, hoping for an offer of admissions. Instead, you’ve been waitlisted. Now what?
We interviewed placement experts at top schools across the country to get their advice on what to do...
