The most popular and life-defining test most students will ever take. Preparing for this exam properly endows students with lessons they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Many students who feel the SAT misrepresents their abilities find themselves much more at home with the ACT. Most sections of the ACT are similar to those of the SAT, so students preparing for both tests are pleasantly surprised at how much working at one test can help them perform on the other.

Students applying to private middle schools and high schools are often surprised at the difficulty of the SSAT. There are three levels to this test, each with a two-year to four-year grade range. Bearing this in mind, maximizing your score requires a very particular approach.

A popular alternative to the SSAT, the ISEE is seen as easier in some ways and more difficult in others. Awareness of the format, timing, difficulty distribution, and when to skip questions are all crucial ingredients to success on this test.

The GRE is essentially the SAT for those applying to graduate school, and accordingly, it’s much more difficult, but, as with any standardized test, an acute understanding of the test characteristics, a thorough review of all the math you’ve learned (ever), and a long-term study plan will maximize your score and directly expand your list of graduate school choices.

A close cousin to the GRE, the GMAT offers an alternative test to graduate students. Sections such as the quantitative comparison are often initially difficult for students of all skill levels. We offer highly specialized strategies that allow you to move through these sections efficiently and confidently.