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Digital SAT vs Paper SAT
The SAT is moving to a digital format in 2023. Although the new digital test will cover the same content as the current paper test, there will be significant changes to the format and style of the test.
Read MoreFree ISEE & SSAT Prep Classes for Seattle-Area Students
Just as with any game or sport, knowing the rules of a standardized test is a cornerstone of success. Students who go into a test without any kind of preparation are at a significant disadvantage: they'll be figuring out those rules as the clock ticks. That's why Eastside Catholic School...
Read MoreFresh Updates for ISEE & SSAT Practice Tests
Test Innovators' education team is excited to announce the release of our new 2018 ISEE and SSAT practice tests!
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How Long Is the SSAT?
The Middle Level SSAT and the Upper Level SSAT take a total of 3 hours and 5 minutes, including two breaks between sections and the experimental section at the end.
Read MoreSSAT Essay Topics
For the first section of the SSAT, you will have 25 minutes to produce a sample of your best writing. For the writing sample, you will choose from two prompts: one is a creative prompt in the form of a partial sentence.
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Case Study: The Fessenden School
Scott Duddy is the Director of Admissions and Enrollment at Dexter Southfield and the former Associate Director of Secondary School Counseling at The Fessenden School in Newton, MA. As a dedicated educator with over ten years of admissions and teaching experience, he actively engaged with students and families to understand...
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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.
Read MoreArthur Benjamin and the Magic of Numbers
Students are required to learn mathematics, starting in first grade and continuing through most of high school. While we may not all enjoy math, there is no denying the beauty present in it. The Fibonacci sequence embodies this beauty.
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Meet Ryan
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.
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Gearing Up For Independent School Admissions: Advice from Experts
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.
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