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Standardized Tests & Test Prep
SSAT Verbal Section: An Overview
We understand that preparing your child for the SSAT can be a nerve-wracking endeavor. It's a significant milestone in your child's development, and the results can have a big impact on their educational journey.
PSATStandardized Tests & Test Prep
What's a Good PSAT Score for 2023?
In this post, we'll explore what the PSAT is and isn't used for; how scoring works, and what constitutes a 'good' PSAT score; and the changes coming to the PSAT in fall of 2023. Let's get started.
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Understanding the Differences Between the ACT and SAT
In this post, I'll help you understand the differences between the ACT and the SAT so that you can choose the test that fits you best, thereby making the prep process more effective and more efficient.
Standardized Tests & Test Prep
SAT Test Dates 2023: Upcoming Test Dates & Deadlines For The SAT
The SAT is a standardized test that all colleges and universities in the United States use to evaluate potential students. The SAT is administered by the College Board. The SAT is offered […]
ISEEStandardized Tests & Test Prep
What Is The ISEE Test? An Overview For Parents
The Independent School Entrance Exam is used for admission to private elementary and secondary schools throughout the United States. There are four levels of the test – Primary, Lower, Middle, and Upper – each used in the admissions processes for students of different grade levels. Each level of the test is taken by students representing a range of ages, with the Middle Level test taken by students applying into grades 7 and 8 the most common. Inspirica’s approach to the ISEE starts with the fact that a student’s experience with the test will vary significantly depending on their age, which means that the optimal course of preparation will vary as well. Your tutor will help determine the best way for your child to prepare and then use that plan to ensure that your child is in the best possible position going into test day.
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Do I Need the SAT for College? Deciding Whether to Take the SAT in 2023
The rise in popularity of the ACT, the proliferation of test-optional admissions policies, and a general de-emphasis on standardized testing due to social factors have made the question of "do I need to take the SAT for college" a relevant one for many students. In this post, we'll help you answer that question for yourself.
Standardized Tests & Test Prep
Should You Take The ACT With or Without Writing?
The ACT, a widely recognized standardized test for college admissions, offers students the choice of taking the exam with or without the optional Writing section. The inclusion of the ACT Writing section has been a topic of discussion among students and educators alike.
ACTStandardized Tests & Test Prep
What to Bring to the ACT: Essential Items for Test Day
In this post, we'll provide all of the details you need about what to bring to the ACT and what not to bring so that you're as ready for test day as possible. Let's jump in.
LSATStandardized Tests & Test Prep
LSAT Testing Options: The Essentials
Preparing for and taking the LSAT is a daunting prospect. You likely imagine hours upon hours of studying, and you aren't wrong: the LSAT is hard, and putting yourself in a position to maximize your score is a big task.
ACTStandardized Tests & Test Prep
ACT Reading Tips To Improve Your Score in 2023 (And 2024)
Part of the shortcut to getting a good score on the ACT Reading section is understanding how to balance taking the time to find all the necessary information in the passage with moving quickly enough to finish within the challenging time limit. Read on for some of the best strategies to approach the ACT Reading section.
Standardized Tests & Test Prep
SAT Section 5: What Students Need to Know About the Experimental SAT Section
If you're planning on taking the SAT, you may have heard about the mysterious "5th section" of the exam. This section is known as the experimental section, and it's included in the test solely for the purpose of testing out new questions and gauging their difficulty level.
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A Guide to GRE Testing Accommodations & How To Obtain Them
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a requirement for many graduate programs. Some colleges require the GRE for admission to their schools, while others accept it as one component of an application. The exam can be challenging for students who have learning disabilities or psychiatric disabilities, as well as those who are simply nervous about taking exams or who suffer from physical pain when sitting still for long periods of time.