07Jan
Technology in Education
We've come a long way from the overhead slide projector and the ditto machine, and as technology evolves so does education. Here are 6 things we’ve found that are making waves in education.
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07Jan
Applying to Independent Schools: January Newsletter
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.
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05Jan
Director of Admissions Greg Jones’s Advice for Parents
Greg Jones shares his tips for parents and families as a former Director of Enrollment Management and Admissions at Epiphany School in Seattle.
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04Jan
How to Build Your ACT Success Plan
The ACT may seem like an overwhelming hurdle in your college application process. For years, it has been hyped up as one of the most important aspects of your application, and now that it's finally time to start preparing for the test, you may not be sure where to begin....
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04Jan
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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04Jan
Educational Innovator: The Wight Foundation
The Wight Foundation is an educational access organization founded in 1986 by real estate entrepreneur Russell B. Wight, Jr. The organization’s mission is “making a world of difference,” which it accomplishes by providing grants for socioeconomically disadvantaged students to attend prestigious boarding schools. This effectively allows these students’ voices to...
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02Jan
Is Test Innovators Harder Than Bluebook?
Yes. Many students find Test Innovators' SAT practice tests to be more challenging than College Board’s Bluebook practice tests. That’s intentional: our practice is designed to prepare you for the hardest questions you might see on test day so that the real SAT feels more manageable. Key takeaways: Harder practice tests reduce...
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01Jan
When Is Boarding School the Right Choice?
What kind of family should consider boarding school? In this clip from our CEO's conversation with placement expert Neal Kamsler, Neal discusses how traditional wisdom about boarding schools may not hold water.
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01Jan
How to Retake the SSAT Like a Pro
Retaking the SSAT can seem like a real pain. You’ve already taken the nearly three-hour test once — is it really worth it to give up a Saturday morning and countless nights studying just to take the same test again?
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01Jan
What is the ISEE?
The ISEE, which stands for the Independent School Entrance Exam, is an admissions exam published by ERB. Many independent and private schools in the United States use the ISEE to evaluate candidates as part of their admissions process.
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