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Phillips Exeter Academy is Mason’s dream school. Mason knows everything there is to know about Exeter. All of his heroes are Exeter alumni: his favorite US president is Franklin Pierce, and he has dressed up as author Booth Tarkington for the past three Halloweens.
Read MoreSSAT Test Success: How You Can Help Your Child
Get resources: full-length SSAT practice tests, level-appropriate vocabulary lists, a watch for test day (and practice sections!), a quiet place to complete timed sections Help students eat well, sleep well, and exercise often
Read MoreSSAT Student Growth Percentiles
Across our platform, students exhibit statistically significant increases in test percentile after every practice test. We see that our students don’t just improve by using our platform, but they improve consistently over time, further reinforcing that practice makes perfect.
Read MoreSSAT and ISEE Tip of the Week: How to Study Vocabulary
Since vocabulary is one of the main areas tested on the ISEE and SSAT tests, you will need to learn as many new words as possible before taking the test. While vocabulary questions primarily appear on the verbal section of the test, there are also vocabulary questions on the reading...
Read More5 Tips for Managing Your Time on the ISEE & SSAT!
Even though the ISEE and SSAT are long tests, the time can fly by! Maybe you struggle with running out of time on the test, or maybe you feel the pressure of the clock and rush through. Either way, here a few simple tips to help yourself manage your time...
Read MoreOnline Mock Tests Might Be the Solution You’ve Been Looking For
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more tests were moving to a computerized format, and now, at-home testing has become a feasible alternative. Some tests, such as the ISEE and SSAT, are available at home, but what is the alternative for the benchmark mock testing that is commonly administered...
Read MoreAn 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...
Read MoreHow is the ACT Changing? Which Version Will You Take?
The ACT is changing this year. The new version of the test is shorter and offers students more choice and flexibility. The infographic below compares the new version (“Enhanced ACT”) to the old version (“Legacy ACT”), so you can see what’s changing and what’s staying the same.
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