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Aug 05

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Test Anxiety: Dealing With Stress Before Your Test Day

By Wendy I. Test Prep

Because test anxiety is such a common concern, this blog will be broken into three sections. In this first installment, we will deal with the stress before the day of the test. You have a big test coming up. You know it is big; you know it is coming up… and the stress kicks in.…

Jul 23

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ISEE At Home: Taking the ISEE Exam Remotely through ProProctor

By Wendy I. Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Test Prep

As of this month, ERB has re-opened registration to their new ISEE At Home program. Students are now enable to opt out of taking the test in-person and can instead take it at home through an online system called ProProctor. For more information and registration instructions, visit ERB ISEE At Home. If you are signed…

Jul 21

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ISEE/SSAT Testing Policy Updates in Response to COVID-19

By Sandy Eiges Elementary School, High School, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Middle School, SSAT, Test Prep

For those of you who are contemplating applications to private schools, you are well aware that under normal circumstances there is a testing requirement. And that requirement often strikes terror in the hearts of students and parents alike. The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is one of the tests that private schools may require. Parochial…

Jun 24

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ACT & SAT 2020-2021 Test Dates

By Arash Fayz ACT, College Admissions, High School, SAT, Test Prep

It's that time of year again! College Board and ACT have officially released their 2020-2021 test dates and we've compiled both below for your reference. And while you're here, stop over to our Tutoring Resources page for infographics, comparison charts, and more data on both tests. Also don't forget to download our Official SAT/ACT 2020-2021…

Jun 15

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Summer Learning in the Days of COVID-19

By Katherine Friedman ACT, Elementary School, High School, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, Test Prep

Summer learning loss is always a concern for students, but this year it is an especially big concern. With all the disruptions to the school year from COVID-19, learning loss may have already started, and two more months of disrupted learning might have a bigger impact than usual. The reassuring news is that many students…