Standardized Test Preparation
Standardized testing is a reality for most students as they go through school. Whether it is a private school admission test, a high school equivalency test, an Advanced Placement test, SAT/ACT for college admission, or admissions tests for graduate school acceptance, students will likely be preparing for standardized testing at some point in their lives.
Without proper test prep, it has become harder than ever to get into the college of your choice, let alone the college of your dreams. Achieving a top GPA is simply not sufficient on its own. Colleges are looking for consistency. Your standardized test scores should be at least commensurate with your academic grades. If your GPA isn’t exactly “Ivy League” material, then strong standardized test scores are critical when applying to a competitive school. Moreover, if the Ivy League is what you are striving for, then top scores are a must!
At Synergy Academics, we have developed rigorous test prep programs that work! Students may be confused as to whether to take the SAT or ACT. Our effective assessment test helps students determine which test they are best suited for. Our highly trained tutors will then determine a schedule of regular tutoring sessions to prepare students for the exam(s). In addition to reviewing the types of questions that will be asked and providing proven test taking techniques, students will be given numerous practice exams which they take in real time so that they are prepared for the actual time limits and conditions on the test day.
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Our methods improve confidence, knowledge, stamina and general test taking strategy. Working one-on-one with our experienced staff, students get results that translate into improved scores. Whether it is the SAT or ACT, our mission is to promote optimal results by starting early, finding a compatible tutor match and customizing the tutoring to meet your student’s specific needs.
For admission to private middle schools and high schools, we offer very effective preparation for the ISEE or SSAT. Often either of these tests will be the first standardized test your student will ever take. They are offered at different levels, depending on the age of the student and which school they are applying to. Students often feel a lot of pressure when taking this test, knowing that they need to perform well in order to be admitted to a private school. Our tutors help prepare them for the exam so that they are confident on test day and perform to the best of their abilities. Your student deserves the best chance at admittance to the outstanding private institutions available to them. At Synergy Academics, we’re here to help with the guidance, instruction and practice that will make your student a more compelling candidate for admission.
Additionally at Synergy Academics, we offer preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, which take place at the end of the school year for 10th through 12th graders. High achieving students often take AP classes during their high school years to to boost their academic achievements and potentially earn college credit. At the end of the school year, an AP exam will be administered to all students in each AP class. Scoring at a certain level guarantees the students will receive college credit and also boosts their academic standing. The AP exams cover a broad range of material from the entire school year’s curriculum. The tests are detail oriented and lengthy and can be very challenging. At Synergy Academics, we have tutors with expertise in all of the various AP courses who can work with students to synthesize through all the material and thoroughly prepare for the AP test. It is important to give students adequate time to prepare for these tests, so contact us in advance to set up your tutoring sessions.
Finally, students who decide to continue their education after earning an undergraduate degree will be required to take more standardized testing. The GRE is a standardized test required for admission to a large number of different Master’s and Doctorate programs. Additionally there are specific GRE subject tests that might be required as well, depending on the program. At Synergy Academics, we have tutors who can work with prospective graduate school students to ensure that they are prepared for the GRE in order to perform to their best ability.