exams

Two views on a commonly debated issue.

It's a Must.
Some schools take these tests very seriously. I recommend knowing what a private school’s admission range is for the test it requires. It is very likely that admission directors will only consider those students who are within the range of scores. You should consider whether or not your child meets this requirement before applying.

It's a Myth.

This year the English Regents exam is undergoing some changes. The test will last only one day and will be administered on January 11 rather than taken over the course of two days during the week of January 25.

Critics, including NYC teacher Arthur Goldstein, say the changes leave students and teachers unaware of what to expect on the test and with less time to prepare.

In anticipation of the biggest travel weekend of the year - here are some reading book recommendations that will help reinforce and reinvigorate concepts being studied for upcoming entrance exams. This is a great way to take a break from staring at test prep questions while still building vocabulary and reading comprehension you'll need for most tests.