We doubt many students enjoy tests, but testing is a fact of life in our society – not just in school, but in the world of work. Want a good job? Need to score high on a test. Want a big raise? Need to score high on a test. Want a date on a dating site? Yes, you need a high score on a test!
In our performance-based world, we try to measure success objectively, and that means testing. Starting in elementary school and extending to graduate school, students face an alphabet soup of tests – ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT. Consequently, many students feel a general, continuing and growing sense of unease about testing. Some feel anxious. Some express outright panic.
We break each test down into easily digestible and manageable parts.
Our approach to test preparation focuses on understanding the test to dispel fear. We believe that once students have a comfortable familiarity with the structure and design of an exam, they can replace anxiety with confidence. By utilizing evidence-based learning techniques, we quickly identify each student’s unique learning style to create the quickest path to mastering specific content and building a comprehensive skill inventory
Test preparation is a critical component of academic and professional development, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in standardized exams, from high school assessments to challenging tests like the SAT, GRE, and even the bar exam. By engaging in comprehensive test prep, which includes practice tests, prep courses, and accessing test preparation materials, students can familiarize themselves with the actual exam format, types of test questions, and the testing strategies that will be crucial on test day.
Effective test preparation extends beyond just the immediate goal of improving test scores; it is a foundational step toward lifelong learning and career advancement. For students aiming for higher education or professional fields, thorough prep for standardized exams like the SAT, GRE, and bar exam is essential. It involves not only mastering the content and skills but also understanding the nuances of the test-taking strategy, which can significantly impact the final test score.
We emphasize teaching and instruction. We work with students individually, not just in a one-on-one situation, but as individuals with personal goals, strengths and needs. We utilize personal interaction to assess each individual student and better develop their skill inventory. We break each test down into easily digestible and manageable parts. In the end, every standardized test has a clearly defined structure and a clearly defined set of expected skills. We help our students understand the design of the particular test and build their skill inventory, which includes critical thinking and analysis as well as mastery of a specific range of content.
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