Star Assesment test prep tutoring

You can register your student to take the Star assessment through Ravenna, the online application portal that you use for the rest of the private school application process.

Star test benchmarks are proprietary and particular to each school, so unfortunately we cannot provide specifics about good scores.

It is important to remember that the Star test norm group is a highly competitive group! Your student is being compared to all the other students in the same grade who are taking this test for admission into independent schools, some of which can be the most selective schools in the country.

It’s difficult to say what schools consider a “good” score, as there are many factors in admissions, especially grades and family connections.

Yes! Our Star test prep reviews math concepts and reading strategies that are at and slightly above grade level. We also spend time teaching students test-taking skills such as elimination tricks, timing strategies, and estimation.

The Star is produced by Renaissance. To learn more about this new assessment test, we strongly recommend reviewing their website:

Test-maker Renaissance’s website

The Star Assessment is also used by schools for standardized testing during the school year. However, scores cannot be reused for the private school application process. Applicants will need to take the version of the Star test that is being used as an entrance exam through the school they’re applying to.

Yes, students with learning differences can receive accommodations like extended time on the test. You should reach out as early as possible to the school where your child will be taking the test and provide them with their IEP, 504 plan, or other documentation.