Congratulations to the 2022 Test Innovators Independent School Tuition Scholars!
We award this merit-based scholarship to the six Test Innovators students who improved the most on either the SSAT or the ISEE. The recipients each receive $1,000 towards tuition at their new school.
This year, we recognize Alisha, Sonia, Jolie, Reagan, Kartik, and Beau for their dedication and hard work.
Meet This Year’s Scholars:
Alisha increased her SSAT score by 21 percentile points, scoring in the 96th percentile.
She is in 9th grade at the Nightingale-Bamford School.
Sonia increased her SSAT score by 17 percentile points, scoring in the 87th percentile.
She is in the 9th grade at Durham Academy.
Jolie increased her SSAT score by 16 percentile points, scoring in the 82nd percentile.
She is in the 9th grade at Dana Hall School.
Reagan increased her ISEE score by 38.5 percentile points, scoring in the 76th percentile.
She is in the 6th grade at Cary Academy
Kartik increased his ISEE score by 15 percentile points, scoring in the 97th percentile.
He is in the 6th grade at The Kinkaid School.
Beau increased his ISEE score by 18 percentile points, scoring in the 88th percentile.
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Fast Facts
First and shortest section of the ISEE
Lower Level: 20 minutes with 34 questions
Middle and Upper Levels: 20 minutes with 40 questions
Made up...
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