School is difficult. Overworked teachers, standardized tests, and mountains of homework can make it more difficult. Using my holistic approach to education, I work with parents, students and their teachers to ensure that the day to day administrative, academic and executive affairs are running efficiently. Organization, time management, and handling stressful situations are skills that are developed with careful consideration to the student’s emotions and abilities. Parents typically choose this at the beginning of the school year as a proactive approach.

The SHSAT is a contentious topic. It is not my place to debate its efficacy or controversy; however, I can speak on the benefits of preparing for this rigorous exam. It is a great way to reinforce foundational school curriculum while adding a layer of problem-solving intuition. The executive functioning skills required for this test, such as flexible thinking and strategic planning, bring out a student’s innate capacity for organization and self-regulation.

The list of colleges and universities that have reinstated the SAT or ACT as a requirement for admission is growing. We will discuss which exam is a better fit, and after administering a diagnostic test, I will work with the student to set realistic score targets while strengthening weak areas.

High achieving 6th graders are invited to take this challenging entrance exam for Hunter College High School, an elite public high school located in the Upper East Side. Admission into this school is notoriously tough, but preparation for the exam proves to be an invaluable way to assess fundamental math literacy and creative writing ability.

The ISEE and SSAT are exams used for admission to private schools throughout the city. A high score on either exam is necessary in order to be accepted into the most prestigious schools. Both exams require extensive problem solving and writing skills.