New Feature: Tuesday Testing Tips

At this point in the private school admission season, parents and students are searching for information and advice on taking the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) as part of the school application process. In response, we are excited to announce a new weekly feature, Tuesday Testing Tips, which will begin on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 and will be sponsored by La Jolla Learningworks. Megan Cohen, M.Ed.,...

Educational Therapist Is New Contributor

We are pleased to announce that Megan V. Cohen, M.Ed., Educational Therapist, and founder and director of La Jolla Learningworks, will be joining An Educated Choice as a special contributor and expert, specifically addressing issues related to standardized test preparation for the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Megan is a passionate educator with a firm belief in the effectiveness of individualized,...

Reminder! ISEE Test Dates Jan-Apr 2010

If you are applying to private schools for fifth grade or above in San Diego, there’s a good chance that the schools will require that your child take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), which is administered by Educational Records Bureau (ERB). From January through the first part of February is prime time for taking the ISEE since a lot of schools have application deadlines around the middle of...

Top 10 Tips for ISEE Prep

This is the first in our series of Tuesday Testing Tips, prepared by Megan Cohen of La Jolla Learningworks. Just like any standardized test, preparation for the ISEE can make a big difference in your child’s performance.  Not only can advance preparation maximize your child’s score, it can also set the stage for confident test-taking in the years ahead. The following suggestions will help you set your child up...

10 Strategies for ISEE Test Day

This is the second in our series of Tuesday Testing Tips, prepared by Megan Cohen of La Jolla Learningworks. The following suggestions are simple things you can encourage your child to do before and during the ISEE exam to ensure peak performance.  Pass the following test-taking tips on to your child. Mark up the test booklet. Show your work on math problems, make notes on reading passages, and jot down...