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Josh’s daughter, Ellie, took the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) in the hopes of gaining admission to an independent school for 9th grade. When Ellie initially took the test, one of the biggest struggles she faced was effectively managing her time on unfamiliar questions. She unknowingly spent too much time...
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Meet Mohammed
We are excited to introduce Mohammed, one of our 2020 scholars. Mohammed’s hard work and determination allowed him to increase his SSAT score by 67 percentile points.
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Meet Our 2025 Scholars
Every year, Test Innovators gives out merit-based scholarships to help students access quality educational opportunities. We awarded six scholarships this year to students who demonstrated the most improvement on either the ISEE or the SSAT.
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The Middle and Upper Level SSAT have six total sections. Two are unscored: the Writing Sample and the Experimental Section. The other four are scored: the two Quantitative (Math) Sections, the Reading Section, and the Verbal Section.
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The 3 Steps to a Successful Test Prep Plan
Test preparation is an iterative process. Each practice test serves as a benchmark of progress and as a roadmap for what to work on next. Approach preparation one step at a time, and don't get discouraged if you aren't reaching your goals immediately or as quickly as you expected. Like...
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Meet Yuhao
We are happy to introduce you to Yuhao, one of our incredible 2024 scholars. Yuhao increased his SSAT score by 44 percentile points!
Read MoreThe Lower Level ISEE: A Parent’s Guide to Preparing
The Lower Level ISEE test is an entrance test for students applying to 5th or 6th grade that is taken when the student is in 4th or 5th grade. Here are some tips for preparing your student for the test:
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How Long Are My SSAT Scores Valid?
If you took the SSAT really early in the year, you'll want to make sure you can use those scores to apply to schools this year. Or you may decide for any number of reasons not to apply this year at all. Can you use this year’s scores for next...
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Assessing students for admission into independent and private schools can be a challenge. The ISEE is just one component used when reviewing applicants. Find out if you're using the ISEE in a fair and unbiased way!
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The Most Competitive Southern California Schools of 2019
Below are the 3 most sought-after Southern California schools, based on the number of students who stated their intention to apply in 2019.
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