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Essay Writing & STEM Critical Thinking

June 13, 2026 11 min read

How to Prepare for the AHN HSPT: Academy of the Holy Names Tampa Admissions Test Guide (2026–27)

The Academy of the Holy Names HSPT is a one-shot exam that includes a school-specific Written Response no other prep resource covers. This guide gives Tampa Bay 8th graders a concrete preparation plan for both the HSPT's five sections and AHN's unique writing prompt. Learn what AHN actually weighs in its holistic review and how to hit the Scholars Distinction benchmarks.

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Essay Writing & STEM Critical Thinking

June 13, 2026 11 min read

The Baltimore Parent's Complete HSPT Prep Guide (2026–2027 Test Dates & Deadlines)

Every 8th grader applying to one of the 18 Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic high schools takes the HSPT once — no retakes. This guide covers the November test dates, no-retake rule, the hardest section most students ignore, and how to build a prep plan before the December 10 common application deadline.

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Essay Writing & STEM Critical Thinking

June 12, 2026 10 min read

The Complete Guide to the STEM Thinking Skills Assessment for Academies of Loudoun (2026)

The STEM Thinking Skills Assessment for the Academies of Loudoun is one of the least-documented high-stakes tests in Virginia — and with AOS accepting only 4–5% of applicants, preparation matters enormously. This post breaks down all five subsections, the 250–300 scoring scale, the ACL Writing Assessment, and exactly how to prepare before the October/November test window.

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Essay Writing & STEM Critical Thinking

June 11, 2026 8 min read

ISEE Writing Sample Tips for BASIS Independent Bellevue: What the Admissions Team Actually Scores

BASIS Independent Bellevue's admissions team personally scores the ISEE writing sample on six specific criteria — and families never see those results. This post reveals exactly what the team looks for and how targeted essay practice gives Bellevue applicants a real edge before December 2026 testing begins.

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Essay Writing & STEM Critical Thinking

June 11, 2026 9 min read

How to Prepare for the OLSAT for Private High School Admissions (Berkeley Prep & Tampa Schools)

Most Berkeley Prep families spend months on SSAT prep — and completely overlook the on-campus OLSAT reasoning test and timed writing sample that admissions reviews directly. This post gives 8th graders a complete, Berkeley-specific prep strategy for all three assessments, including OLSAT Level G skill-building that almost no test prep resource covers for private high school applicants.

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Essay Writing & STEM Critical Thinking

June 10, 2026 9 min read

Skinner North vs. Skinner West vs. Metz vs. Coonley vs. LaSalle Classical: Which CPS Classical School Is Right for Your Child? (2026)

Choosing among CPS Classical Schools — Skinner North, Skinner West, Metz, Coonley, and LaSalle Language Academy Classical — starts with understanding one test. This guide compares all five schools by location, grade span, admissions competitiveness, and exactly what the 300-point Classical exam measures. Find out how to prepare your child before the November testing window opens.

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Essay Writing & STEM Critical Thinking

June 10, 2026 11 min read

How to Get Into Dimensions Academy Bloomington: The 2026 Parent's Complete Guide (CogAT, FastBridge & IQ Testing)

Dimensions Academy Bloomington uses three parallel testing pathways — FastBridge achievement, CogAT, and IQ testing — to place gifted middle schoolers. This guide explains every threshold, deadline, and prep strategy your child needs for the ISD 271 gifted program. Find out how STEM critical thinking practice directly builds CogAT Quantitative and Nonverbal scores.

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Essay Writing & STEM Critical Thinking

June 09, 2026 8 min read

HSPT Quantitative Reasoning Practice: The Section That Wins Catholic High School Admissions in the Bay Area

The HSPT quantitative skills section is the most overlooked part of Catholic high school admissions prep in the East Bay — and at Bishop O'Dowd, it directly affects scholarship decisions. This post gives Oakland-area 8th graders and their parents a practical breakdown of the section, realistic score targets, and the prep strategies that actually work when your child gets exactly one shot at the test.

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Essay Writing & STEM Critical Thinking

June 09, 2026 10 min read

How to Score in the 80th Percentile on the PSSA and Get Into Central High School Philadelphia (2027 Admissions Guide)

Every student applying to Central High School Philadelphia must score at or above the 80th national percentile on the PSSA in both ELA and Math. This guide covers exact score targets, the TDA essay, and a grade-by-grade prep timeline built around Central's 2027 admissions requirements. If your child is in 6th or 7th grade, start here.

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Essay Writing & STEM Critical Thinking

June 08, 2026 8 min read

Cathedral High School Boston HSPT Score: Admission, Scholarships & Prep (2026)

If your child is applying to Cathedral High School in Boston, the HSPT is the one test they take once — no retakes allowed. This post breaks down exactly what HSPT scores Cathedral looks for, how percentile rankings affect scholarship awards, and how to prepare your 8th grader before the fall testing window opens.

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