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The BK Blog serves as a valuable resource for parents, students, and educators alike, offering insightful articles, tips, and advice on various educational topics. With a focus on providing valuable information and guidance, the BK Blog keeps readers informed about the latest trends in education, study techniques, test preparation strategies, and more, ensuring that they stay ahead in their academic pursuits!
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Stanford-Binet – Why You Need Prep (Even Though Hunter Says No)
If you’re familiar with the competitive landscape of NYC private schools, you’ve probably heard of the Stanford-Binet test. It’s the...
Bright Kids
15 minutes ago4 min read
New Digital SHSAT – What’s Different
The Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) is one of the most important exams for 8th-grade students applying to New York...
Bright Kids
Jul 84 min read
How to Work with Your 4-Year-Old at Home to Prep for Private School Playdate
For many parents applying to private schools, the idea of a playdate interview for preschool or kindergarten can be nerve-wracking. How...
Bright Kids
Jul 14 min read
ISEE vs SSAT – How Do You Decide Which One to Take?
If you have a child preparing for private school admissions, one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is which test to...
Bright Kids
Jun 244 min read
How to Get the Most Out of Your Tutoring Sessions
Whether your child is preparing for a major test, seeking to improve their grades, or working on developing specific skills, tutoring can...
Bright Kids
Jun 174 min read
How Tutoring Can Help Students Excel Academically
Every student strives for academic success, but the path can often feel daunting. As educational demands increase, many students find...
Bright Kids
Jun 104 min read
Last-Minute Stanford-Binet Suggestions for Success!
Your child is scheduled to sit with a psychologist to take the Stanford-Binet exam for Hunter College Elementary School admissions in a...
Bright Kids
Nov 14, 20203 min read
The 1, 2, 3's of Preschool Math at Home
When parents think of teaching math to their children, they often think of their own experience growing up--hours at the kitchen table...
Bright Kids
Nov 4, 20203 min read
Demystifying the Thinking & Engagement Assessment
The Thinking & Engagement Assessment, or T&E, is a new, Zoom-based assessment that a group of private schools adopted for use during the...
Bright Kids
Oct 12, 20204 min read
Seven tips for kindergarten private school admissions - What you need to do before you even apply!
Parents who reside in New York City start their quest for private school admissions early Even with a pandemic and over 15,000...
Bright Kids
Oct 1, 20202 min read
Private School Admissions NYC: How to Maximize Student Acceptance Chances
Families residing in New York City start their quest for private school admissions early if they want the best opportunities possible for...
Bright Kids
Sep 22, 20206 min read
Crafting a Captivating Admissions, ISEE, SSAT or Hunter High School Essay
You can write a captivating essay that will grab the attention of school admissions committees and genuinely move them.
Bright Kids
Aug 14, 20208 min read
How Young Kids Can Succeed on Zoom: Tips for Gifted and Talented NYC and Private School Admissions
If your four to five-year old child is preparing to enter preschool or kindergarten in the next school year, chances are a lot of their edu
Bright Kids
Jul 31, 20206 min read
5 big differences between ISEE versus SSAT
In this ISEE vs SSAT blog, we will explain the difference between the two to help you decide whether to take the ISEE or SSAT.
Bright Kids
Jul 12, 20203 min read
How to prevent summer brain drain in young kids...
When it comes to summer break, school is usually the last thing on a child’s mind. Instead, family trips and playtime with friends take...
Bright Kids
Jun 25, 20202 min read
Stanford-Binet for HCES Admissions - Can you prep?
To prep or not to prep -- that is the question! Every year, hundreds of parents can’t help noticing the elephant in the room regarding...
Bright Kids
Jun 25, 20202 min read
Fewer seats are offered amid increase in Gifted and Talented Applications
Department of Education data shows fewer New York City students received offers for gifted and talented programs this year compared to...
Bright Kids
Jun 18, 20203 min read
The New ISEE and SSAT at Home Test - Testing is not going away
The Educational Records Bureau (ERB)has redesigned the ISEE private school test so students can take the test online in their own home...
Bright Kids
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Angered Parents and Lost G&T Scores - Epic Meltdown of the System
The Department of Education lost the entry tests of over 80 kids applying to Gifted and Talented Schools. Many of our clients were in...
Bright Kids
May 22, 20201 min read
The end of AABL for private schools
Finally this obscure test that was never age appropriate with an obscure format is ending. We knew since 2014 when it was introduced it...
Bright Kids
May 9, 20201 min read
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