Meet Esther
Meet Esther
We are delighted to introduce you to Esther, one of our extraordinary 2024 scholars! Through hard work and persistence, Esther increased her score on the ISEE by 26 percentile points!
Esther’s academic strengths have laid the foundation for what she hopes will be a future in the medical field. “Throughout my studies, I realized that my strengths are memorization and dealing with people,” she said with a smile. She’s particularly interested in biology and excitedly shared that she will be taking a biomedical science course this year.
Outside of the classroom, Esther enjoys playing in the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra as a percussionist. This past summer, she traveled to Austria and the Czech Republic for performances. Esther also loves to express herself through creative activities like drawing and dancing–K-pop music is her favorite!
Preparation
When reflecting on how she prepared for the ISEE, Esther found the Test Innovators full-length tests and practice questions to be particularly useful because “they helped me by getting used to the test environment,” she explained.
Throughout the preparation process, Esther also learned that success on the ISEE requires a lot of hard work. “With dedication and effort, it’s manageable,” she shared, adding that “the most important thing to focus on is improvement rather than scores.”
Esther says she wouldn’t change anything about the way she prepared if she were to take the ISEE again. “I would continue to focus on consistency,” she said. “My parents told me not to worry too much about the scores and just do what I can, and I agree with that.”
Advice for Students and Parents
Esther’s main piece of advice for other students preparing for the ISEE is to stay focused while practicing to give yourself the best chance at retaining information. She also recommends that students start preparing in the summer before they’re bogged down with schoolwork and other activities. “It’s really hard to manage both the ISEE and schoolwork at the same time,” she noted.
Esther’s mom, Sabrina, urges parents to focus on encouraging their child throughout the process. “I think it’s really normal for kids to get frustrated during the process.” Remember that you have the opportunity to act as your student’s biggest cheerleader!
New School
Esther is attending Mayfield Junior School in Pasadena, California as an 8th grader. She’s especially excited about continuing as a percussionist by joining the school’s rock band!
Esther’s hard work has taken her far, and we are very proud of all that she has accomplished. We wish her the best of luck at Mayfield Junior School this year!
Test Innovators is Here to Help
Test Innovators is committed to helping students gain admission to their top-choice schools. We prepare students for the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT, equipping them with the skills they need to perform their best on test day. Our practice platform offers a personalized experience, allowing students to focus on areas of improvement and achieve their target scores.
In addition to test preparation, Test Innovators supports students and families throughout the entire admissions process to independent and private schools. Our Admissions Assist courses provide step-by-step guidance, from researching schools to navigating waitlists, and everything in between.
