We all know that spending time outdoors is important for children, but the team here at Test Innovators has dug into why it's so important. The benefits range from improving sensory skills to supporting creativity.
#1 Vitamin D
Vitamin D activates the genes that regulate our immune systems and release different neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin which both affect brain function and development.
#2 Exercise
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The 2019-2020 ISEE Test Dates have been officially released! Head to our ISEE Test Dates Page in order to find the test dates for your region!
Remember that you can only register for one ISEE test in each testing session. The fall testing season runs August - November, Winter runs December - March, and Spring/Summer runs April - July. Check your application deadlines to make sure you test in time!
To find the test dates for your region, click here: ISEE Test Dates
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Meet Lev
Lev’s daughter Lily recently took the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT). According to Lev, Lily was very driven and motivated. Although she’s only 14 years old, she has a pretty good understanding of what she wants to do and where she wants to go. This conviction led them to apply for admissions at a local private school. We sat down with Lev to learn more about their test preparation process.
The Challenge
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Due to popular demand by test-taking families, we have created an ISEE Prep Guide as a companion to our Test Innovators platform. Use the Prep Guide along with our full-length practice tests and diagnostics, and you'll be well on your way to test success!
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Test Innovators Scholarship Program
Test Innovators is committed to helping all students gain access to quality education and opportunities. In accordance with this commitment, we developed the Test Innovators Scholarship Program.
We awarded scholarships to 13 students during the 2018-2019 year. Seven Independent School Tuition Scholarships will help fund student tuition to a great school, and six Test Prep Scholarships will help students prepare for the ISEE and SSAT.
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Summer is winding down but there’s still time to get in a good book or two before school begins again in a few weeks. The team at Test Innovators has put together a list of our top book suggestions for kids ages 8-12 with the help of actual kids in that age range. All the books on our list were published recently so there’s a better chance that your kids haven’t read them yet!
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Making a plan for ISEE or SSAT test preparation but not sure where to start? This article will take you through some basic information about the tests, what to consider when planning your test prep, and how the Test Innovators platform will give you the most actionable diagnostics and results when you’re starting out.
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Before he became a civil rights icon, Mahatma Gandhi struggled with public speaking anxiety. Barbra Streisand experienced stage fright at the height of her career. Sometimes, otherwise expert or talented people will find themselves in a high-pressure situation and underperform because of performance anxiety. This is true in every area of performance, from stepping to the line to take a free throw, to taking a high stakes test, to the big presentation for the board that has been keeping you up at night.
There may be clouds in the sky and snow on the ground... but now it's March, and summer is just around the corner!