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Standardized Tests & Test Prep

100 Ways To Improve Your ACT Score

Hoping to improve your ACT score? Read on for top tips from the Pros. If you hope to learn more about the structure and timing of the ACT, and browse upcoming test dates, visit the InspiricaPros ACT tutoring page.
Standardized Tests & Test Prep

5 Things You Should Be Doing The Week Before The Big Test

You spend months preparing for the SAT or ACT. You take endless practice tests, expand your vocabulary, brush up on your math, and generally pour countless hours (often in a class or with a tutor) into getting ready for the test.
AdmissionsHigh School

IB vs. AP: Which Courses Should Your Student Take?

In an ideal world, no matter which accelerated program your child takes part in, the credits will be accepted when she enters college. This would save money on tuition and also help her move through college at a faster pace.
Friends of Inspirica ProsMBA

What I Learned From My First Year At The Stanford Graduate School Of Business

Natasha Malpani, a member of the Stanford GSB MBA Class of 2018, shares some words of wisdom with the next crop of applicants targeting the world’s top business schools. *** The first […]
AdmissionsPrivate & Independent School Admissions

Second Season Private School Admissions

Late admissions is not only doable, but it is a thriving admissions cycle all its own. The key is to do your research before you commit, and to make sure your child feels confident about the school, its community, and herself during the very condensed second-season admissions process.
AdmissionsPrivate & Independent School Admissions

Private School Scholarships: Top Sources For Financial Aid

If you read the news, you may not be surprised to learn that it costs a projected $300,000 to raise a child to age 18. And if you're a parent, you have already become accustomed to both the expected and unexpected costs of child-rearing - whether they include daycare, must-have toys, or all that clothing kids quickly outgrow.
AdmissionsPrivate & Independent School Admissions

Private School Waitlists: Survival Tips From A NYC School Advisor

Schools create waitlists with this reality in mind; families will apply to multiple schools but will only accept one admissions offer. To ensure that they are not left in the unenviable position of having too many open seats for the following year, private schools rely on - and in most years - turn to their waitlists.
LD/ADHD

10 Tips To Help Your Child With ADHD Thrive

As the parent of a child with ADHD, you may be overwhelmed trying to stay on top of her assignments and relationships with educators and administrators. Understanding the type and range of […]
The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale: An IQ Test Unlike Any Other
AABL/ECAAAdmissionsGifted & TalentedPre-K

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale: An IQ Test Unlike Any Other

The Stanford-Binet's results are highly sensitive and often quite accurate, even when administered to young children. Unlike other tests for school admission to public or private school, the Stanford-Binet does not test how much or how well a child has learned up to the point of the test, but instead is predictive of general intelligence.
MCATMedical School

5 Myths About Med School Admissions Busted

If you're applying to med school you're one of the strong-stomached. Getting into medical school is no small feat, so don't let these 5 myths trip you up.
Admissions

10 Things Not To Do On A College Application

When the time comes for you to apply to college, there are certain mistakes you should always avoid. Read below to learn how you can prevent some of these common pitfalls: 1. […]
Elementary School

7 Educational Activities To Do On Your Car Ride To School

Get your child's mind warmed up for class by engaging in educational activities with your child on the way to school. The association between games and education will help her think of learning as fun.