Exam schedules & guidance
A reference for the standardized tests we prepare students for, plus articles and guidance we're building out for families across North & Central NJ and NYC.
Standardized exams we prepare for
From early-childhood admissions testing to graduate-school entrance exams, our tutors build diagnostic-driven, strategy-first prep around each exam's format and timeline.
Early Years
2ECAA
Early Childhood Admissions Assessment
Admissions assessment for selective early-childhood and kindergarten programs.
OLSAT / NNAT-2
Otis-Lennon & Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Tests
Gifted-and-talented admissions testing used across NYC public schools.
Middle School
4ISEE
Independent School Entrance Exam
Entrance exam for admission to independent and private schools.
SSAT
Secondary School Admission Test
Admissions test for private and independent secondary schools.
SHSAT
Specialized High Schools Admissions Test
The single exam for admission to NYC's specialized high schools.
NJSLA
New Jersey Student Learning Assessment
New Jersey's statewide assessment of grade-level learning standards.
High School
5SAT
Scholastic Assessment Test
The college-admissions exam accepted by every U.S. college.
ACT
American College Testing
College-admissions exam with an added science-reasoning section.
PSAT/NMSQT
Preliminary SAT / National Merit Qualifier
Practice SAT that also qualifies students for National Merit Scholarships.
AP
Advanced Placement Exams
College-level subject exams that can earn college credit in high school.
Regents
New York State Regents Examinations
New York's subject-based exams required for a Regents diploma.
Graduate
3GRE
Graduate Record Examination
The standard admissions exam for most graduate programs.
MCAT
Medical College Admission Test
The admissions exam for U.S. and Canadian medical schools.
LSAT
Law School Admission Test
The admissions exam required by ABA-accredited law schools.
Specific test dates are set and published each year by the official test-makers (College Board, ACT, ETS and state education departments) and can shift, so we don't list dates here. Tell us which exam your student is targeting and we'll build a prep timeline around the real registration and test dates.
Featured articles
Guidance on test strategy, admissions and study skills, written for the families we work with every day.
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