Change is in the air – What does it mean for the SSAT?

The media has been buzzing about the upcoming changes to the SAT.  We have had parents ask – What does this mean for the SSAT?

First of all, although the test names are similar, the SAT...Read More

What should I tell families still looking for a school placement?

Whether or not your organization includes an educational consultant, you are likely to get panicked questions from parents whose children were not admitted to their first choice school.  What do I do???

Luckily, the SSATB has posted an incredibly...Read More

Test Prep Works Goes Modular

We have received great feedback on our “white label” approach, in which we offer our books to schools and tutors with customized covers. This fall, we also piloted a modular approach to our materials with a couple of schools that run SSAT...Read More

Announcing the new Success on the Upper Level SSAT coursebook

Here at Test Prep Works, we have received a lot of very positive feedback from tutors and schools using our books.  Educators are excited to have a resource that provides ample drills for each skill and homework assignments that fit within their curriculum...Read More

Introducing The Best Unofficial Practice Tests for the Upper Level SSAT

Our latest publication includes two full-length practice tests for the Upper Level SSAT. These tests are based on the latest (Fall 2013) official guides, including new math concepts and more difficult vocabulary.  More info about this book is available...Read More

Online vocab tools geared for the Upper Level SSAT

The newest Upper Level SSAT guide includes more difficult vocabulary words than previous versions.  We’ve developed tools for two vocabulary sets and posted them on Quizlet.  They are free for you to use with your students.  You can find them here.

Errata sheets for official guides to Upper and Middle Level SSAT

The SSATB has posted errata sheets for their latest guides on their Web site.  The issues are minor — most notable seems to be a typo regarding the time limit for the verbal section — but definitely check them out to avoid any confusion...Read More

Middle Level ISEE prep book now available

Test Prep Works is excited to announce our latest book: Success on the Middle Level ISEE — A Complete Course.

Introducing Success on the Middle Level ISEE — A Complete Course

Our new comprehensive instructional guide for the...Read More

Math Supplement now available for Success on the Upper Level SSAT

Last month we discussed the changes found in the new publication from the SSATB, The Official Guide to the Upper Level SSAT, available at www.ssat.org. This month, we’re pleased to share with our subscribers the supplemental math material we’ve...Read More

What’s new for the Upper Level SSAT

A couple weeks ago, the SSATB released new official guides for both the Upper Level SSAT and the Middle Level SSAT.   How are these guides different from the ones released last fall?  We examine the Upper Level below.  Check back for our take on...Read More

Introducing our new ISEE book: Success on the Lower Level ISEE – A Complete Course

Test Prep Works is pleased to announce that our comprehensive instructional guide for the Lower Level ISEE is now available.  As we have with all of our test prep materials, we designed this book to be used by tutors and other educators.

How...Read More

SSAT vs. ISEE — A Cheat Sheet

Students and parents are often given a choice between the SSAT and ISEE, which can be confusing.  To help families who are facing this choice (and the professionals working with those families), Test Prep Works...Read More

Four simple rules for digital marketing

While our main focus is test prep, we often find ourselves discussing customer acquisition strategies with our clients.  Here are four important rules to keep in mind about your digital efforts:

1. When people look for you, make sure they can...Read More

New SSAT guides, Elementary Level SSAT, computer-based testing, and more

What’s new with the SSAT?

The folks at the SSAT Board have been busy.  Admission letters have been sent and the dust has settled from this year’s admissions season.  They are looking toward the...Read More

Building the Tutor-Consultant Relationship

As a tutor, I have long worked with consultants, referring students back and forth. Recently, I had the opportunity to work more closely with a practice, however, and have found that student outcomes improved.

I am working within the consultant’s...Read More