Did you know there's a technical term for an incorrect answer choices on multiple-choice tests? They're called distractors. Distractors aren't random. They're designed to test your understanding by tempting you to choose the wrong answer. They often work by sounding convincing or familiar, by anticipating common mistakes, or by including details...
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreDo you need help deciphering the ins and outs of the SSAT? Test Innovators has you covered! Check out our infographic to learn about the SSAT.
Read MoreYou've just finished a practice test. Now what? At Test Innovators, we talk about test prep in three steps: (1) take a practice test, (2) review your results, and (3) do targeted practice. This post is about step two. Going through a completed practice test carefully is one of the most valuable...
Read MoreHave you ever felt the stomach-dropping realization that you have five questions left and only two minutes on the clock? For some students, time is the biggest challenge on tests like the SAT, ACT, ISEE, and SSAT. Perhaps you’ve studied the content, and you understand all of the concepts. But the moment...
Read MoreLev and his daughter, Lily, used Test Innovators to prepare for the SSAT. Her scores helped her secure a spot at her top school.
Read MoreThe SSAT’s analogies are one of the very hardest parts of the test, especially for first-time test takers. To perform well on the analogies section, students not only must be adept at finding relationships between concepts, but also must have a solid mastery of above-grade-level vocabulary. The Test Innovators platform gathers...
Read MorePhillips 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 MoreIt’s a simple fact - not everyone can afford to pay full-price tuition for private schools. However, that doesn’t mean that a high quality education is impossible to attain. Before you give up on a competitive school for your child, consider these tuition tips:
Read MoreThe SSAT is a very competitive test, and having a preparation plan is key to achieving the best scores that you are capable of. Here's our favorite strategy:
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