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This article was written by our partner, Scoir, the College & Career Network. Learn more about our partnership here. Congrats! You’re officially a high school upperclassman! 🎉 The new school year can be stressful, even if you’re used to this whole high school thing. Plus, with...
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This year, some K-12 independent schools have made test scores an optional part of their applications. However, new at-home testing options for two of the most widely-used admissions exams, the ISEE and SSAT, have made testing feasible once again.
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Yes, you can get accommodations on the official SSAT exam! Score reports do not provide any indication that a student was provided testing accommodations, so there’s no reason not to use them if you are eligible. Here’s how it works:
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The college admissions process is complex, and one of its most challenging components is ACT and SAT testing. These tests may seem like an overwhelming hurdle, but with a well thought out plan and an early start, you can achieve test success. Here’s how to craft a fool-proof strategy!
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How to Stay Social While Practicing Social Distancing
Image Above: Test Innovators team playing Foodles. The card being played is "Draw a potato dressed like a kitty cat". Across the globe, people are strongly encouraged or even mandated to practice social distancing in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing as a response to a viral...
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What is on the Middle Level SSAT?
The Middle Level SSAT is taken by students applying to grades 6-8. It consists of six sections: Writing Sample, Quantitative 1, Reading, Verbal, Quantitative 2, and Experimental. The Experimental Section is not scored; rather, it is used to test new questions for future SSAT forms.
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Meet Beau
We are pleased to introduce Beau, one of our 2022 scholars. Through focus and consistency, Beau increased his ISEE score by 18 points, scoring in the 88th percentile!
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The ISEE is a multiple choice test; to answer such questions correctly, you will need a clear strategy that can be adapted to each section.
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