What part of your application is most taken into consideration during the admissions process? Is it teacher recommendations, grades, extracurricular activities, test scores? In this clip from our CEO’s chat with placement expert Neal Kamsler, Neal discusses the different ways that schools might interpret your ISEE & SSAT scores, and how those scores factor into the final admissions decision.
For 21 years, Neal Kamsler was Head of Upper School at Allen-Stevenson School in New York City. He now serves as Senior Director of Placement at Oliver Scholars, a non-profit educational access organization. Listen to the full school admissions conversation here.
One critical aspect of SAT preparation is familiarizing yourself with the test so there are no surprises on test day. Knowing what to expect for each section of the test builds confidence and prevents lost time.
First, let’s look at a basic breakdown of the test.
As part of the application process for independent schools, Arjun took the SSAT. In preparation for the SSAT, Arjun participated in the Test Innovators A Better Chance summer preparation course and practiced independently on the Test Innovators online platform. Arjun found the Test Innovators practice tests to be most helpful....
In 2022, Harvard-Westlake was the most sought-after independent school in the state of California and the third most sought-after school overall. Because of this, the admissions process is highly competitive. But don’t fret! We’ve put together this guide to help you navigate Harvard-Westlake’s entire application process.
Test preparation is an iterative process. Each practice test serves as a benchmark of progress and as a roadmap for what to work on next. Approach preparation one step at a time, and don't get discouraged if you aren't reaching your goals immediately or as quickly as you expected. Like...
Across our platform, students exhibit statistically significant increases in test percentile after every practice test. We see that our students don’t just improve by using our platform, but they improve consistently over time, further reinforcing that practice makes perfect.
Students learn best when they absorb information in multiple ways! Have your child take a break from screens and engage their senses by integrating podcasts into their daily routine. The following podcasts are fantastic opportunities to get your child thinking about ideas and topics that can increase their knowledge base...
Welcome to a new year! With many deadlines fast approaching, it's important to make sure you've completed all the necessary steps to submit your applications with confidence.
Time management is one of the keys to success on the ISEE/SSAT. Attempting timed sections can be less daunting with our simple time management strategy:
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.
