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“We’re very pleased with the admission results. Andover, Deerfield, Riverdale, and Brooklyn Tech admitted our student. THANK YOU TO THE IVY LINK TEAM FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP!”
Ivy Link’s highly skilled and experienced advisors will:
Evaluate various program options and create a customized list of schools based on your student’s needs and interests that will allow him/her to thrive both academically and socially
Implement a comprehensive strategy for success and update your family’s goals along the way
Identify various areas of strengths and weaknesses within your student’s profile and offer suggestions on how to enhance their accomplishments
Provide key insights as to what makes an ideal candidate and how an application is reviewed by admissions offices of selective schools
Tailor the application process for each individual school or program
Help to brainstorm essay topics that best reflect the student’s strengths and background, and review essay drafts
Prepare your student and family for the school tours and interviews
Assist in the drafting of a “top choice” letter
* Ivy Link also offers a fast-track program, for families who only have a few weeks to complete applications.
ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT Preparation
The ISEE and SSAT are multi-part admissions exams used by many private/boarding schools to determine the competitiveness of a candidate. ISEE and SSAT scores are typically a key deciding factor in the admissions process.
Both the ISEE and SSAT are administered on different levels for entry to elementary, middle, and high schools. Students are tested on quantitative reasoning, mathematics, verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, and essay writing. The multiple-choice exams are much more difficult than typical achievement tests that students encounter in school. For many students, strong academic performance does not correlate with strong ISEE or SSAT scores, and learning and developing test-taking skills are essential to performing well on the ISEE and SSAT. The best way to determine your student’s baseline is to take a diagnostic test.
The Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) is a multi-part admissions exam required to enroll in one of New York City’s specialized high schools. This exam is very similar to the SSAT, though with a higher level of difficulty. Most Ivy Link students prepare for the SHSAT in tandem with the SSAT or ISEE, depending on their target schools.
Unlike in a classroom setting, where students are subject to a rigid curriculum and other students' learning pace, our one-on-one tutoring program is customized to meet your student's ability level, learning style, and available studying time. We believe that each student's test preparation requirements are distinct.
