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.
We are pleased to introduce Beau, one of our 2022 scholars. Through focus and consistency, Beau increased his ISEE score by 18 points, scoring in the 88th percentile!
Here are a few foolproof methods to help alleviate stress during the test prep process. Reduce anxiety and tackle this challenge head-on. You got this!
The day before the test, relax, read a book, get some exercise, and get plenty of sleep. In fact, you should prioritize sleep the entire week before the test as those earlier nights’ sleep will be critical.
On the morning of the test, wake up with ample time to eat a...
One of the integral features of the Test Innovators preparation platform is the system of Practice Exercises, which is located on the “Practice Exercises” tab of the dashboard. The Practice Exercises are an important supplement to the full-length Practice Tests. Here are a few tips for maximizing the Practice Exercises:
Olivia took the SSAT as part of the application process for independent schools. She prepared for the SSAT by participating in the Test Innovators A Better Chance summer preparation course and by practicing independently on the Test Innovators online platform. Olivia was initially discouraged by her practice test scores, but...
We are delighted to introduce Bella, one of our 2024 scholars. Through dedication and perseverance, Bella was able to increase her ISEE score by over 9%, scoring in the 99th percentile overall!
The Middle and Upper Level SSAT have six total sections. Two are unscored: the Writing Sample and the Experimental Section. The other four are scored: the two Quantitative (Math) Sections, the Reading Section, and the Verbal Section.
Due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, The Enrollment Management Association (EMA), makers of the SSAT, is taking preventative steps to ensure the safety of students, test center administrators and proctors, members, and employees. They are closing test centers in impacted areas and requiring a completed Travel Declaration from anyone entering...
How is the ACT scored? When and how do you see your scores? How do you send scores to schools you’re applying for?
The team here at Test Innovators has the answers!
How is the test scored?
The multiple-choice sections (English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science) are scored by counting all of your correctly...
The experimental section is the shortest section of the test: only 15 minutes and 16 questions total. Unlike the other SSAT sections, the experimental section has a mix of question types: six verbal, five reading, and five quantitative. While you want to answer every question and try your hardest, don’t...
