We make sure the test-taking strategies we teach are relevant not only to the HSPT and ISEE, but also to the other standardized, high-stakes tests students take as part of the high school and college application process. So we were especially happy to receive this note from Makena just one month after we started working together: “Today I had an extremely hard math test to determine who in my class gets a scholarship for high school. I didn’t understand many of the questions, but I was able to use the techniques you taught me and I figured out some of the answers. Thank you so much! Everything you taught me has really paid off!” Makena’s mom, Meghan writes: “We were thrilled with the tutoring at Archimedes! Not only did our daughter adore her tutor, but she increased her ISEE scores over 18% overall!! We will definitely use Archimedes again!” Makena was admitted to Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, Flintridge Preparatory School, and the Polytechnic School.