Test Preparation




Our approach to Test Prep (and to everything) is student-driven: 

We work with each student to build upon their strengths and to overcome their weaknesses. 

Test taking strategies are emphasized throughout.

Each student is coached to want to do his/her own personal best.


Practice Tests 

September through June: 
      • Sundays at 9AM 
      • school holidays at 9AM
      • DOE school days during school hours 
July and August: 
      • Fridays at 10AM


Registration required


To effectively plan your preparation for an important test, you need to know where you are starting and where you want to be. Towards this end, we offer full-length, proctored practice tests in every subject.

We offer a wide variety of practice tests, and we'll give you a detailed results report and a recommendation for next steps towards achieving your desired test score. 

  • NYS Math and ELA (grades 3 - 8)
  • Specialized HS Admissions Test (SHSAT)
  • Independent Schools Entrance Exam (ISEE / SSAT / ERB)
  • Test for Admissions to Catholic HS (TACHS)
  • NYS Regents Exams (all subjects)
  • Advanced Placement exams (all subjects)
  • ACT, SAT and SAT Subject tests
  • GED, etc. 

By appointment only. 



NY State Math and ELA Exams


7th Grade Math:

Saturdays 2PM to 4PM

Feb 15 through April 15, 2020

$80 per session

 

7th Grade ELA: 

Sundays  2PM to 4PM

Feb 9 through March 22,2020

$80 per session

 

Individual and Tandem Instruction

in Math and ELA Prep, grades 3 to 8


______________________________


SPRING BREAK MATH TEST PREP CAMP

for 3rd, 4th & 5th grade


Monday ​April 13 to Friday ​April 17​, 2020
8:30AM - 6:00PM
Maximum 10 students
 
$200 per day, $​900 for the whole week
includes breakfast, healthy snacks and juice
​add ​$10 for lunch or bring your own

Build ​skills and ​confidence​:
4th graders will be ready for the NYS test
5th graders ​will sharpen their skills​
​​3rd graders will get ready for 4th grade
All students ​​will learn valuable skills

In addition to morning Math lessons, practice, quizzes, we'll take a​ ​​walk​ ​​to a playground (weather permitting), watch a classic movie (with popcorn), play board games and card games, and have some quiet time for reading or drawing.

​All lessons will address the individual strengths, weaknesses 
and goals of each student. ​​We'll work hard, but we'll also 
have a lot of fun (​even during Math lessons!!).




Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT)

Spring of 7th grade: Introduction to the SHSAT
Summer before 8th grade: Skill Building Camp
Fall of 8th grade: Intensive Test Prep

The SHSAT test is unique in that it is deliberately designed to be tricky and intimidating. NYC's specialized high schools are looking for students who are not deterred by this challenging test. 

Students take several practice tests. Our students are comfortable and confident when they take the SHSAT.

more details about our SHSAT Test Prep programs...

 



Regents Prep Classes

March through June, 2020


Algebra I Regents Prep


Mondays, 5PM - 7PM 

Saturdays, 4PM - 6PM

 

$80 per session

10 students, space is limited


For 8th, 9th and 10th graders. We will support students' classwork and homework, in addition to preparing for the Regents exam: foundation skills, practice, confidence and mastery.
BRING QUESTIONS!



Geometry Regents Prep


Sundays, 11AM - 1PM 

 

$80 per session

10 students, space is limited


For 9th 10th and 11th graders. We will support students' classwork and homework, in addition to preparing for the Regents exam: foundation skills, practice, confidence and mastery.
BRING QUESTIONS!



Students will share their answers and ideas in a strictly moderated, positive and supportive environment. Quick lessons and helpful tips will supplement what students are able to teach each other. Test taking strategies will be emphasized throughout. Each student will be coached to do their own personal best.

 

SAT and ACT Test Prep Class

Classes, practice and 1-on-1 coaching