ISEE test prep

Managing Anxiety on ISEE and SSAT Tests

One of the most important things to know about the ISEE and SSAT Tests is that there will be content that your child has never seen before, especially in the math sections. It is important that parents understand that this test may be very difficult for your children, even if your child is normally a good student. You need to be prepared to support your child through the stress of learning brand-new content during this…

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Boston Latin Exam Prep Is Crucial to Acceptance

The Boston Public School system has three exam schools: Boston Latin School, Boston Latin Academy, and the John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science. All of these schools take new students entering 7th and 9th grade, while O’Bryant School also accepts new 10th graders. Admission to the Boston exam schools is extremely competitive. The students’ scores on this exam will be the determining factor for admission. Grades are important, but without a very high…

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Boston Tutoring Services Update on Test Prep Materials

Boston Tutoring Services uses two sets of materials for our SSAT test preparation. Our tutors are trained in the Princeton Review book as well as the official materials put out by SSAT.Org. Recently, both of these sets of materials have put out new editions for 2014. All of our tutors are informed about these changes so that we are using the most up-to-date materials and strategies. In the 2014 edition of the Princeton Review book,…

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Private School Admission Information Session

Boston Tutoring Services specializes in the Private School Admission Tests We are holding a Private School Admission Information Session for parents to learn about: The Private School Application Process What Are Schools Looking For in Candidates? Testing (ISEE/SSAT) Admission Essays Interviews & Campus Visits Financing options Experts in Private School Admission and Financial Aid will be present to address all of your questions. Attend & Receive a Coupon for $50 off any Tutoring Service at Boston Tutoring Services! Boston…

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ISEE And SSAT Test Preparation Are Vital for Maximum Test Score Improvement

When applying to Private School, the score that your child receives on the ISEE or SSAT test weighs heavily on their chances of admission. Admissions officers say that there is a cutoff score that they require for admission. In order to prepare your child for the Private School Admission Test, it is important to start test preparation early, and working with a private tutor ensures that your child will learn the test-taking strategies necessary for…

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SSAT and ISEE Test Scores Are Highest When Students Start Test Preparation Early

Preparing for the ISEE and SSAT tests require time and patience, along with the support and guidance of an experienced tutor. Private school admission is highly competitive and when students begin test preparation at the last minute, studies show that scores will be lower. As the following article states, starting as early as possible in order to learn your child’s strengths and weaknesses will result in the highest score increases on the ISEE and SSAT…

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The Importance of Test Preparation for the ISEE and SSAT Exams for Private and Independent School Admission

The Importance of Test Preparation for the ISEE and SSAT Exams for Private and Independent School Admission When preparing students for the ISEE or SSAT exams, there is more pressure than ever. Most private and independent schools require that students take one of these exams, which are similar to college entrance exams in that they play a key role in admission and are highly challenging. Admissions officers say that they prefer students not to prepare…

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One-on-One Personalized Tutoring Benefits All Children

With class sizes getting bigger and bigger, all students could benefit from more one-on-one instruction, which is just not going to happen in their schools. Having a private tutor come to your home to work with your child, and create curriculum designed specifically to target your student’s weak points, can make all the difference in their ability to excel. As the following article describes, private one-on-one tutoring in your home gives your child the competitive…

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Private Tutoring for SAT, ACT, and ISEE Test Prep is the Norm

Without test prep, for the SAT, ACT, or ISEE, your child is going to be behind the other students who are taking advantage of private tutoring services. Tutoring is now the norm, especially for test preparation. As the following article states, working with a private tutor makes a world of difference for students at all grades and skill levels. Demand high for tutoring services As the school year ramps up, so too are area tutoring…

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ISEE Test demands Skills Above Grade Level–Get Support from Test Prep

The ISEE test is an incredibly demanding exam containing skills and strategies that students have not learned in their grade level. There are resources available by the ERB, who put out the ISEE test, that provide an opportunity to see what types of skills your child will need to know to get a high score on the ISEE test. With private ISEE tutoring, your child can learn these skills and the test-taking strategies necessary to…

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