As your child prepares for middle or high school admissions, you’ll need to pick the right fit for their admissions test. Scroll through our handy flowchart to learn more about each test as you consider which test choice is right for your child.

For our families who spent the fall busily practicing their SSATs/ISEEs, preparing for interviews, and writing essays for admissions offices, decision time is fast-approaching for NYC day schools (boarding school applicants have to wait a little longer!). Here’s what you should know…

With the SAT constantly adapting, the ACT changing later this year, and endless specifics to consider for each test, many families are feeling overwhelmed. Here’s our comparative guide to help you understand the differences between the tests and our recommendations by grade.

Midterms are approaching for many of our schools (we’re looking at you, Andover, Chapin, Collegiate, Fieldston, Lawrenceville, Nightingale and St. Bernard’s to name a few). Here are our best practices for preparing for cumulative exams.

The ACT recently announced changes that will begin to roll out in the spring of 2025 starting with national online test-takers. What are these changes and how do they affect your children? 

We have worked with families for years to help them navigate every aspect of the high school admissions process. Below, we’ve outlined tips for what to do (and what not to do) as we head into admissions season...

Every year, private college counselors tell us the same thing: that they want their students to preview academic work in August. Our kids who preview subjects in advance receive higher grades in September. We’ve outlined, by grade, what our high schoolers are previewing before they head back to school.

Just when our families adjusted to a brand-new SAT, the ACT has announced some upcoming changes. We know these announcements can be stressful, but we're here to break down what we know, what we expect and how to best navigate these changes:

For our elementary and middle school students, the transition back to school in September can be bumpy. Here’s what your child can do to start the year with the grades they need.

☀️ 📚 Browse recommendations for students at any age — high schoolers, middle schoolers, and elementary students — to enjoy and inspire over the summer months. 🕶️

High school admissions tests like the SSAT and the ISEE are trickier than they seem. Can you beat the tests your child will be taking in the Fall?

As we prepare for High School Admissions season, here’s what you should know…

What is the future of standardized testing in college admissions? Does test optional really mean test optional?