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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...
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How to Get Into Buckingham Browne & Nichols
Buckingham Browne & Nichols (BB&N), one of the most sought-after schools in the Boston area, is a coeducational day school for grades pre-k through 12. In addition to offering outstanding academics, BB&N gives students an array of opportunities in the arts, athletics, and community service.
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How to Get Into Lakeside School
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...
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Applying to Independent Schools: December Newsletter
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...
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How to Get Into Hong Kong International School (HKIS)
It may feel intimidating to put together an application for a top school like HKIS, so Test Innovators has created this guide to help you through the process. We recommend using this guide in conjunction with our Admissions Assist Courses, which are designed to help you create a strong and...
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What to Do if You’re Waitlisted: Advice From Experts
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...
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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...
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The Most Sought-After Schools of 2021
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.
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How to Get Into Dalton
The Dalton School (Dalton) is a top day school in New York City. Dalton offers students in grades K-12 an innovative and progressive approach to education.
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