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.
The Hotchkiss School is a prestigious boarding school in Lakeville, CT. Its approximately 600 students receive a rigorous education. Hotchkiss is exclusive - only 18% of applicants are admitted. We’ve created this guide to assist you throughout the application process.
It can be daunting to apply to a school with only a 13% acceptance rate, so we’ve created this guide to help you navigate the application process to Andover. Keep reading to learn what you need to do to apply to Andover and to discover resources that will help you...
Lakeside School in Seattle is one of the most esteemed and prominent independent schools in the nation. In fact, it was one of the most sought-after schools of 2022. Because applying to such a selective school can be challenging, we have assembled this guide to help you navigate the entire...
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...
The Harker School (Harker) is a top college prep school in the Bay Area for students in grades K-12. Harker has an established history of academic achievement, and opportunities for student growth in and out of the classroom.
Applying to Harker is a big undertaking, so we have created this...
Greenhill is a top day school in the Dallas area for students in grades pre-K through 12. We have created this guide to help you navigate the application process to Greenhill. Learn more about the application requirements and deadlines, and to explore helpful resources.
Happy New Year! As we enter 2024, it’s time to focus on finishing and submitting your applications. Make sure you’ve completed all application items, and don’t forget to double-check the deadlines for each school that you’re applying to.
Here’s your January To Do List:
Finish and submit your applications.
Submit financial...
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.
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.
