The City Smarts ISEE & SSAT Clinic (2021)
This clinic is designed to instill 8th graders with an authentic, content-level understanding of the two private high school admissions exams, the ISEE and SSAT. Our 8 week program is designed to serve as a rigorous bridge between 7th grade foundation-building prep and the 8th grade sprint to test-day.
Over the course of 10.5 hours of distance instruction and 3 hours of video-proctored assessment testing, your incoming 8th grader will learn necessary content building, (math, vocabulary, reading comprehension) advanced level test taking strategies, time management and pacing techniques, and work to become an empowered test taker. Read below to learn what makes our program proudly different, and enroll today.
Our class format is the result of over twelve years of parent and student feedback, and it is distinct from what is offered by other companies. As students progress through a classroom test prep curriculum, their needs tend to diverge from one another; it is impossible–or at least very difficult–to fine-tune individual technique in a one-size-fits-all classroom format. Consequently, we view classes as a valuable component in a holistic test prep sequence. By the end of our course, students will have built a strong foundation for ISEE testing. Armed with a detailed knowledge of their individual strengths and weaknesses, students will be prepared to pivot to pinpoint private or small-group lessons.
Session Details
Dates: Sundays, August 29th through October 31st
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Price: $715
Platform: Zoom Classroom
Instructors: TBD
Classes: 8/29, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24
Mock Test: A mock test will be proctored on 10/31 at 9 a.m.
Did you know?
All City Smarts classes are taught by master instructors with at least five years of experience.
90 Minutes of Instruction
We believe that 90 minutes is an ideal amount of effective instructional time for most 8th grade learners: just the right length to keep your child engaged but not exhausted.
Clinic capped at 8 students
In order to maintain individual instruction time and encourage peer-learning, we have capped our classes at 8 students. At the end of 8 weeks, our instructors will know your student’s individual learning profile and will have addressed their unique needs. While other companies pack their classes with up to 15 students, we feel that smaller classes facilitate a scholarly learning environment.
Holistic approach
Every year, our ISEE & SSAT students find that their grades in math class improve in tandem with our instruction; this is because we focus on building content knowledge rather than slick tricks. City Smarts believes that the best way to conquer these tests is to actually learn the material and become confident in the test’s structure. Our instruction has a lasting impact that will serve your child in school and on subsequent standardized tests.
time management and test day strategies
Not only does City Smarts teach content, but we also devote time to pacing, overcoming test anxiety, and time management.
Diagnostics
Our course concludes with a full length mock exam, which will be proctored either at our classroom or virtually, as circumstances allow. Each student will receive a detailed test report that not only outlines in which areas he or she needs to continue improving, but also serves as a benchmark for overall progress. Because City Smarts also offers one of the most robust private ISEE & SSAT tutoring programs in the city, we guarantee that we will have guidance in place, should your child need it.
