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The Inside Scoop: How to Approach the ISEE, SSAT, ACT, & SAT Testing of 2022

By ACT, College Admissions, Elementary School, High School, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, SSAT, Test Prep
Please note that this information is subjective and does not reflect our position on every student or situation. For more specialized information and advice tailored to your student, please contact our admissions consultants. Written by Angela B. and Wendy I. ISEE/SSAT Inside scoop for ISEE/SSAT: Standardized testing is becoming less commonplace in middle and high…
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Is the ISEE Really NEEDED FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS?

By Elementary School, ISEE, Middle School, SSAT
As we approach a new age of the pandemic, the school system faces more challenges and tries to navigate accordingly. Private middle and high schools in Los Angeles are flooded with parents seeking a better education for their child, but they’re continually met with “test optional”, “test blind”, and “school specific.” It’s understandably confusing and…
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ISEE vs. SSAT: What are the key differences?

By ISEE, SSAT, Test Prep
By now you’ve probably heard of the big, bad independent school entrance exams. What you might not know...the differences between these two contenders. While some students don’t get the option to choose which entrance examination they take, others receive the gift of choice. When choosing a test it’s so important to weigh all the factors,…
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What is the Character Skills Snapshot?

By 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…
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