ByCelena MurphyTest InnovatorsComments Off on Go to a Museum, the Zoo, and a Broadway Show Without Ever Leaving Home!
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about the need for social distancing, which is no easy task. It doesn’t take long for people to miss normal day-to-day activities and special outings. Luckily, the digital age we live in makes it possible to still have a little fun while social distancing. Museums, zoos, aquariums, historical landmarks, national parks, and even Broadway shows can be enjoyed online. Below are links to some of our favorite virtual experiences.
Broadway Shows Broadway HD is now offering a free seven-day trial with access to classic Broadway shows, including Peter Pan, Cats, and Driving Miss Daisy.
Meet Lev
Lev’s daughter Lily recently took the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT). According to Lev, Lily was very driven and motivated. Although she’s only 14 years old, she has a pretty good understanding of what she wants to do and where she wants to go. This conviction led them to...
The admissions process for independent schools is complex—there is a lot of information to take in, and deadlines arrive quicker than you know it! Check out these expert tips as you kick off the search for your dream school.
We are excited to introduce Iyad, one of our 2021 scholars. Through hard work and determination, Iyad increased his SSAT score by 66 percentile points!
In response to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation, the ACT and College Board have rescheduled upcoming ACT and SAT test dates to keep students safe and healthy. Read on to learn about new dates and other important changes.
As part of the application process for independent schools, Jacqlene took the SSAT. In preparation for the SSAT, Jacqlene engaged in the Test Innovators A Better Chance summer preparation course and practiced independently on the Test Innovators online platform. The preparation course provided Jacqlene with structured preparation and the opportunity...
While there are many reasons to be glad 2020 is behind us, there are some positive things from this past year to reflect on. Despite many challenges and obstacles, 2020 was a year of growing, learning, and giving. Below are some highlights of 2020.
We are pleased to introduce Ryan, one of our 2020 scholars. Ryan’s perseverance and dedication allowed him to increase his SSAT score by 51 percentile points, scoring in the 81st percentile overall.
We are pleased to introduce Ryan, one of our 2020 scholars. Ryan’s perseverance and dedication allowed him to increase his SSAT score by 51 percentile points, scoring in the 81st percentile overall.
A student growth percentile (SGP) describes a student's growth compared to other students with the same initial test score. SGP is similar to a standard percentile, but instead of measuring student achievement compared to peers, SGP measures comparative growth. The student growth percentile allows us to compare the growth of...
Recently the makers of the ACT announced three new changes coming to the ACT starting in September of 2020. These changes include online testing, retaking single sections, and superscores.
