High School Archives - Page 15 of 23

Jan 29

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What is the Character Skills Snapshot?

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, Independent School Admissions, SSAT, Test Prep

The Character Skills Snapshot is a tool that the admission teams of private schools use to learn more about students outside the confines of the standard application process--interviews, essay questions, and test scores. It presents the student with real life scenarios where they must choose what responses are most or least like them. What is…

Jan 24

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Say Goodbye to the SAT Subject Tests and the Optional Essay

By Katherine Friedman College Admissions, High School, Practice Tests, SAT, Test Prep

This past Tuesday, the College Board—the organization that runs the SAT testing program and AP exams—announced that it is dropping the SAT Subject tests and the optional essay section of the SAT General Exam. The official reasoning of the College Board is “to reduce and simplify demands on students.” In addition, it plans to allocate…

Dec 30

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Private School Admissions: Insider Tips and Ways to Prepare for the Mysterious New Writing Sample

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, HSPT, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Middle School

Tis the season! Well...it’s that time of year again. Interview Time! If you’re a stressed parent of a private school applicant you’re probably going into a mild panic attack-style sweat waiting for the highly anticipated interview. As many schools have adapted this year to the pandemic and need for online schooling, they still haven’t quite…

Dec 14

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What To Expect On The ISEE Essay

By Angela B. High School, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Test Prep

You’ve focused on the four primary sections of the ISEE. You’ve spent hours studying with tutors and parents. Most students look at the essay as the throwaway moment. However, this is not the case. Sure, private schools need to know you can write at grade level. Yep, you better know how to structure. But do…

Dec 02

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Executive Functioning: How To Help With Organization

By Angela B. Accommodations, Elementary School, High School, Learning Differences, Middle School

In a world full of electronic devices, online schooling, and digital homework portals it’s no wonder that students are finding it hard to stay organized. This is where executive function skills become the crucial piece in helping your child find success. Executive functioning is “the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember…