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Test Preparation

Data-driven plans, targeted lessons, and timed practice—so students walk into test day confident, prepared, and ready to perform.

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Our Test-Prep Process

Every student starts with a full-length practice test, so we know exactly where they stand before a single lesson begins. From there, every step is deliberate — targeted instruction, timed practice, and regular checkpoints to keep progress on track.

1
Full-Length Practice Test
We begin with a timed, authentic exam to benchmark accuracy, pacing, and stamina.
2
Results Conference
We meet with the student and parents to review section scores, subscores, and error patterns.
3
Custom Plan
Plan aligns strengths and weaknesses with family goals, using official prep books and in-center materials.
4
Instruction & Practice
Targeted lessons, strategy drills, and timed sets to build accuracy and pacing.
5
Checkpoints
Additional practice tests spaced across prep measure progress and guide what to adjust next.
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Tests We Prepare For

We prepare students for college admissions exams, private school entrance tests, and gifted & talented assessments — each with a customized plan built around that exam's specific format, timing, and scoring.

College Admissions

SAT

College admissions exam assessing Reading & Writing and Math with adaptive modules and emphasis on reasoning.

College Admissions

ACT

College admissions test with English, Math, Reading, and Science sections; optional Writing at some schools.

Private School Entrance

SSAT

Independent school admission exam covering Quantitative, Reading, Verbal (synonyms/analogies), and Writing Sample.

Private School Entrance

ISEE

Independent School Entrance Exam with Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative, Reading, Math Achievement, and Essay.

Private School Entrance

HSPT

High School Placement Test used by many Catholic schools; tests Verbal, Quantitative, Reading, Math, and Language.

Gifted & Talented

OLSAT

Otis-Lennon School Ability Test for reasoning abilities (verbal and nonverbal), often for gifted/talented placement.

Gifted & Talented

NNAT

Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test focused on nonverbal reasoning; widely used for gifted identification.

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When Should You Start?

Test prep typically begins a few months before the exam — but that timeline only works if no significant content gaps exist. Taking a practice test 6 months or more before the actual exam gives us the flexibility to address foundational knowledge first and build the most effective study schedule possible. The earlier we assess, the better the plan.

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School Benchmark & Screening Support

Many schools use yearly benchmark or screening tests such as STAR Reading/Math, CPT-5, COGAT, and the CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress). Our Enrichment curriculum provides the day-to-day skill building needed to raise these scores: targeted reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and math standards practice.

STAR Reading / Math

Frequent, adaptive benchmarks — improve growth percentiles through systematic reading and standards-based math practice.

CPT-5

Comprehensive school testing: we shore up foundational skills and test-taking strategies aligned to the domains assessed.

COGAT

Cognitive abilities screening. We build verbal/nonverbal reasoning and teach item patterns without over-memorization.

CAASPP

California's ELA & Math assessments. Our Enrichment pathways target the exact reading and standards skills CAASPP measures.

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Ready to Get Started?

Meet with us to align goals and timelines, or take a full-length practice test first to benchmark strengths, pacing, and stamina. We'll build a plan from real data — then track progress with targeted lessons and checkpoints.

Book a Consultation Schedule a Practice Test

In-person and online options  ·  SAT / ACT / SSAT / ISEE / HSPT / OLSAT / NNAT