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04Nov

Which SSAT section is most important?

We get a lot of questions about the particular knowledge requirements on the SSAT, but this one is the most common: which SSAT section is the most crucial to a successful application? And as with any other question, we’ve turned to our extensive data to find the answer. We’ve heard...

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08Sep

Meet Jacqlene

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...

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18Dec

Data Fueled Practice Exercises – SSAT

A Note from Test Innovators’ CEO, Edan Shahar To date, students have answered over 20 million questions on the Test Innovators platform. Now, we are diving into this data to understand how students learn and to help them achieve their academic and test-taking goals. After exploring how our students improve, we investigated...

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05Nov

Meet Iyad

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!

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05Sep

ISEE Quantitative Reasoning

The Quantitative Reasoning section of the ISEE tests mathematical reasoning abilities, which means that the questions often don’t require significant calculation and instead can be solved with numerical and logical reasoning.  Fast Facts Second section of the ISEE Lower Level: 35 minutes with 38 questions all word problems Middle and Upper...

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22Oct

An Admissions Chat with Placement Expert Neal Kamsler

Neal Kamsler has worked in New York City independent schools for 35 years, including 21 years as Head of Upper School at Allen-Stevenson School. He also serves as Senior Director of Placement at Oliver Scholars, an educational access organization based in Manhattan. Test Innovators' CEO, Edan Shahar, sits down with...

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07Nov

School Profile: Eastside Catholic School

Eastside Catholic is known for its strong community--many students view EC as their home away from home. The school offers grade-level retreats and a school-wide Mentor Program, award winning performing arts and athletic programs, and more than 30 AP, honors and collegiate level courses in the high school. With administrative...

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06Mar

ISEE or SSAT?

We are often asked about the differences between the ISEE and SSAT. We’ve put together a definitive guide to help families decide which test to take if they are given the option.

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28Sep

What are the sections of the SSAT? (Middle & Upper Levels)

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.

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05Sep

The ISEE Essay Section: What To Expect

Did you make it through the ISEE’s four multiple-choice sections? You’re not quite done yet! The fifth and final section on the ISEE is an essay section.

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