What to Do the Night Before Your Test There are two parts to getting ready the night before your exam: emotional prep and logistical prep. Both are important. Logistical prep Pack a go bag The night before the exam, pack everything you’ll need in a bag. This includes: Admission ticket All necessary identification At least …
How to Handle Complaining I don’t care if students complain about tutoring or their test, and I don’t care if they stare at me like I just stole their birthday when I assign homework. I do care if a student does their work, has confidence in their ability and aces their test. I want students …
The ISEE–An Introduction ISEE stands for Independent School Entrance Exam, and it’s created by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB for short). The ISEE is used for admission to private schools and for some boarding schools. Your ISEE scores are extremely important for admission, but they are not the only factor. A student’s grades, sports and the …
The Two-Breath Reset Sometimes, students spiral when taking a test. They run into a difficult reading passage, or three hard math problems in a row, and they start to panic or turn negative or lose focus. It’s normal, and it’s easy to deal with. All you need to do if you’re ever in this situation …
How to Handle a Bad Test Score A bad test score can be a big shock, but it can also be the motivation your child needs to improve. Here’s what to do if your child didn’t meet their goals. If your child can take the test again Sign up for another exam Signup for the …
