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Feb 11

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Working Through and Overcoming Test Anxiety

By Katherine Friedman ACT, AP Exams, CSET/CBEST/RICA, Elementary School, High School, HSPT, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, SSAT, Study Skills, Test Prep

The Myth of “Crippling” Test Anxiety We’ve all heard stories about epic test anxiety: A student who is well-prepared and knows the material suddenly can’t perform on test day. In my experience working with hundreds of students over the years, however, I have found this story to be a myth. While it is typical—and often…

Nov 12

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From Panicked to Primed: How to Crash Prep for Standardized Tests

By Tyler Sage ACT, CSET/CBEST/RICA, High School, HiSET, HSPT, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, SSAT, Test Prep

Introduction: When Time is Running Out Uh oh. You thought you had time. You did have time. But your standardized test date is suddenly four weeks away, and you are woefully unprepared. Now what? Breathe. It happens! Between school, extracurriculars, part-time jobs, and social lives, even the most conscientious planners can fall behind on test…

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…