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Sep 01

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Digital Test Prep Tools: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Uses with a Tutor for SAT, ACT, and ISEE

By Katherine Friedman ACT, CSET/CBEST/RICA, HiSET, HSPT, ISEE, Practice Tests, PSAT, SAT, SSAT, Study Skills, Test Prep

Twenty years ago, paper tests were the norm and digital tests were an experimental oddity. Today, digital testing is the norm and paper tests are becoming less and less common. As digital testing has become more commonplace, test preparation tools have also increasingly moved to an online, digital format. This transformation brings new opportunities for…

May 06

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How to Prepare for the ISEE: Test Format, Timeline & Expert Tips

By Ron C. High School, HSPT, ISEE, Middle School, SSAT, Test Prep

For many students—and parents—the ISEE may be your first experience with standardized admission testing. Don’t worry, though—a few simple tips can help demystify the process and enable you to plan your ISEE journey for success. What is the ISEE? The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is an admissions test used by many of the most…

Jun 21

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The Ultimate Guide to the SSAT

By Katherine Friedman Elementary School, High School, Middle School, SSAT, Test Prep

Who takes the SSAT? The Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) is required for entry into some independent schools. While most independent day schools in Los Angeles use the ISEE (if they require an admissions test), many boarding schools and schools in other states require the SSAT, and some schools allow students to choose which test…

Feb 13

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How Independent Schools are using the ERB in lieu of the ISEE

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, ISEE, Middle School, SSAT, Study Skills, Test Prep, Uncategorized

As we reflect on the last few years since COVID started, it becomes abundantly clear that the landscape for standardized testing and private school admissions has changed drastically. As always, the admissions process remains secretive and individualized, with a significant number of schools choosing to go test optional, meaning the ISEE or SSAT tests are…

Apr 12

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The Post-Admissions Landscape for Middle and High School Applicants

By Priya Nambiar Elementary School, High School, Interviews with Educators, ISEE, Middle School, SSAT, Test Prep

By Priya Nambiar, Nambiar Advising (www.nambiaradvising.com) Come April, after the K-12 admissions season, it’s time to take a deep breath. The previous nine to 12 months have been a flurry of open houses, school tours, campus visits, sporting events, and plays. Then there were the actual applications, which demanded essays (from students and parents!), interviews,…