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Jun 15

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…

May 18

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Announcing TWO New Test Prep Scholarships for LA County Students

By Arash Fayz ACT, College Admissions, Elementary School, Financial Aid, High School, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, Test Prep

Great news for Los Angeles County K-12 students preparing for standardized tests this year! We at LA Tutors are offering two new scholarships to help our community as they prepare for upcoming standardized tests. First is our Independent School Test Prep scholarship which will award three students with free ISEE tutoring, and second is our…

May 06

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The Official ISEE Test Will Soon Be Available from Home

By Katherine Friedman Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Practice Tests, Test Prep

The ERB, the company that administers the ISEE test for admission to independent schools, recently announced that it will soon offer the ISEE test from home for students entering grades 5-12. Students who register for this option can choose a time and date that works for them. They will take the test on their home…

Oct 04

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ISEE Preparation Tips for Students with Disabilities

By Katherine Friedman Accommodations, ISEE, Learning Differences, Test Prep

The demands of the ISEE can be overwhelming for any student, but it can be especially difficult for students with a learning disability and/or ADHD. While there is no magic formula to help a student get a high score, there are steps to help every student get the highest score possible, especially those with learning…

Jul 06

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But We Never Learned This! Math Concepts on the ISEE You Probably Haven’t Learned Yet in School (Part 2)

By Katherine Friedman Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Test Prep

Below you'll find a detailed breakdown of concepts and material for each level of the ISEE(along with handy sample problems and solutions) that students may not have encountered yet during their normal schooling. To view part one of this blog series, click here. We put together common ISEE topics and concepts, broken down and explained…