Private School Admission

Private School Open Houses

Some of our favorite private school open houses are approaching. Newton Country Day School www.newtoncountryday.org November 2nd, from 1-3 p.m. We also have two parent-only coffees which are on Thursday, October 9th and Tuesday, December 2nd, both from 8:45 -10 a.m.   The Cambridge School of Weston https://www.csw.org/ Our annual Open House will be from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday, November 2nd.   Clark School www.clarkschool.com Sunday, 9/27: ALL SCHOOL (K-12) 9am—12pm Saturday, 10/18: ALL SCHOOL (K-12)…

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A Private School Information Session

Boston Tutoring Services and Cornerstone Reputation Present A Private School Information Session Resources will be Provided on the Following Subjects: Timelines Admission requirements Social Media in the Application Process Testing (ISEE/SSAT) Introduction to Online Reputation Management Parental Guidance Tips & Tricks: Using Technology to Be a Better Candidate Tickets are available: $15/ person $20/ couple Click here to buy now! At the information session, parents will hear from Boston Tutoring Services and Cornerstone Reputation. Parents…

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Private School Admission Info Session

Are you planning on having your child apply to private school next year? If so, you may be starting to feel a little stressed and overwhelmed about what you need to do to get started. Next Wednesday, May 14th, you can get the answers to all of your questions, as Boston Tutoring Services and Parent-Solutions Parent Coaching present our Private School Admission Information Session. We will start off by discussing the importance of finding a…

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Tips for Visiting Private Schools

Now that October is upon us, you may be considering applying for private school for next Fall. Private School open houses are held this month throughout the state, and we urge you to spend time visiting schools to see where your child will feel they best belong. If you’re overwhelmed by where to start, click here for a searchable database of the state’s top private schools. When you visit private schools, it is important to…

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Private School Admission Information Session

Boston Tutoring Services, LLC., is excited to announce that we will be holding a Private School Admission Information Session to help parents navigate the process of private school admission. Topics covered will include the application process, ISEE/SSAT tests, financial aid, and more. This information session will be held on Thursday, September 19 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, at Clarke Middle School in Lexington, MA. Tickets are $10 per household, and all ticket-holders will receive an informational…

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Boston Tutoring Services Update on Test Prep Materials

Boston Tutoring Services uses two sets of materials for our SSAT test preparation. Our tutors are trained in the Princeton Review book as well as the official materials put out by SSAT.Org. Recently, both of these sets of materials have put out new editions for 2014. All of our tutors are informed about these changes so that we are using the most up-to-date materials and strategies. In the 2014 edition of the Princeton Review book,…

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Private School Admission Information Session

Boston Tutoring Services specializes in the Private School Admission Tests We are holding a Private School Admission Information Session for parents to learn about: The Private School Application Process What Are Schools Looking For in Candidates? Testing (ISEE/SSAT) Admission Essays Interviews & Campus Visits Financing options Experts in Private School Admission and Financial Aid will be present to address all of your questions. Attend & Receive a Coupon for $50 off any Tutoring Service at Boston Tutoring Services! Boston…

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ISEE And SSAT Test Preparation Are Vital for Maximum Test Score Improvement

When applying to Private School, the score that your child receives on the ISEE or SSAT test weighs heavily on their chances of admission. Admissions officers say that there is a cutoff score that they require for admission. In order to prepare your child for the Private School Admission Test, it is important to start test preparation early, and working with a private tutor ensures that your child will learn the test-taking strategies necessary for…

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SSAT and ISEE Test Scores Are Highest When Students Start Test Preparation Early

Preparing for the ISEE and SSAT tests require time and patience, along with the support and guidance of an experienced tutor. Private school admission is highly competitive and when students begin test preparation at the last minute, studies show that scores will be lower. As the following article states, starting as early as possible in order to learn your child’s strengths and weaknesses will result in the highest score increases on the ISEE and SSAT…

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The Importance of Test Preparation for the ISEE and SSAT Exams for Private and Independent School Admission

The Importance of Test Preparation for the ISEE and SSAT Exams for Private and Independent School Admission When preparing students for the ISEE or SSAT exams, there is more pressure than ever. Most private and independent schools require that students take one of these exams, which are similar to college entrance exams in that they play a key role in admission and are highly challenging. Admissions officers say that they prefer students not to prepare…

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