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Notre Dame de Sion uses the PreACT 8/9 as its primary admissions and scholarship exam — and most KC families are still prepping for the wrong test. This guide covers every section, the 80th-percentile scholarship threshold, and the most overlooked prep area: Science reasoning.
If your child is applying to Norfolk Collegiate School, the ISEE is the first major hurdle — and most families don't know there are two on-campus test dates in fall 2026. This guide covers exactly what the ISEE tests, what stanine scores are competitive for Norfolk Collegiate admissions, and how to prepare for both the scored sections and the unscored essay that the admissions committee personally reads.
Norfolk Academy SSAT scores and admissions deadlines catch a lot of Hampton Roads families off guard. This post breaks down what percentile scores are competitive, how the holistic review works, and exactly how to sequence SSAT prep starting in September so your child walks into December ready.
Nardin Academy entrance exam prep starts with understanding exactly what the HSPT tests — and most students skip the logic and critical thinking sections that matter most. This guide maps out the WNY Catholic Schools exam structure, Nardin's November test date, and a step-by-step prep timeline for Buffalo-area families applying to Buffalo's top all-girls Catholic high school.
Your daughter has one Saturday in November to set her Mount Notre Dame scholarship tier for all four years. This guide covers the Billiart Scholar 90th-percentile HSPT target, Archdiocese of Cincinnati one-shot test rules, exact 2027 dates, and an 8-week STEM-focused study plan built for MND applicants.
Your daughter gets one shot at the November HSPT — and Mercy McAuley uses that single score for admissions, course placement, and scholarship decisions. This guide covers score targets, the no-retake rule, the Catherine McAuley Scholarship, and why STEM Critical Thinking practice tests are the most efficient way to raise her Quantitative Skills score before test day.
Memphis University School admissions requires more than vocabulary flashcards. The ISEE's two math reasoning sections and the unscored essay are where competitive applications are won or lost. This guide covers ISEE score targets, MUS ISEE prep strategy, and essay writing tips tailored to MUS's holistic review process — for Memphis families applying for grades 7–12.
Getting into Meigs Academic Magnet Middle School means hitting a combined TCAP stanine of 14 or higher in Math and ELA — and knowing exactly what to do if your child needs the SMQ exam instead. This guide covers every requirement, deadline, and prep strategy Nashville families need for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle and beyond.
Only about 1 in 5 applicants earns a seat in the Mathematics & Science Academy at Ocean Lakes High School. This guide breaks down exactly what the MSA Entrance Examination tests — STEM reasoning, math aptitude, and analytical writing — and gives Virginia Beach families a concrete plan to prepare before the February exam date.
Getting into MLK Magnet in Nashville means clearing a specific academic bar — a TCAP stanine of 14 or a qualifying SMQ score — before your child even enters the lottery. This guide covers both qualification pathways, the full application timeline, and how STEM Critical Thinking practice can help your 5th or 8th grader hit that threshold.