Admissions Assist
by Test Innovators
Admissions Assist is a series of three activity-based courses to help prepare you for key parts of the admissions process: the interview, application essays, and the parents’ role.
Interview Prep
Course 1
Essay Writing
Course 2
Parent Roadmap
Course 3
Choose one, two, or all three!
Interview Prep Activities
Interview with confidence.
During the course, you will:
- Understand what to expect during the interview.
- Learn how to demonstrate why you are a compelling candidate.
- Practice common interview questions.
Essay Writing Activities
Write excellent application essays.
During the course, you will:
- Learn how the essay is used in admissions decisions.
- Get organized and plan your essays.
- Write your own compelling essays!
Parent Activities
Support your child through the admissions process.
During the course, you will:
- Understand how candidates and their families are evaluated.
- Learn how to determine if a school is a good fit for your family.
- Prepare for common parent interview questions.
Choose one, two, or all three!
Interview Prep Activities
Interview with confidence.
During the course, you will:
- Understand what to expect during the interview.
- Learn how to demonstrate why you are a compelling candidate.
- Practice common interview questions.
Essay Writing Activities
Write excellent application essays.
During the course, you will:
- Learn how the essay is used in admissions decisions.
- Get organized and plan your essays.
- Write your own compelling essays!
Parent Activities
Support your child through the admissions process.
During the course, you will:
- Understand how candidates and their families are evaluated.
- Learn how to determine if a school is a good fit for your family.
- Prepare for common parent interview questions.
Middle Level
For Students and Families Applying to Grades 5–8
Choose one, two, or all three!
Interview Prep Activities
Interview with confidence.
During the course, you will:
- Understand what to expect during the interview.
- Learn how to demonstrate why you are a compelling candidate.
- Practice common interview questions.
Essay Writing Activities
Write excellent application essays.
During the course, you will:
- Learn how the essay is used in admissions decisions.
- Get organized and plan your essays.
- Write your own compelling essays!
Parent Activities
Support your child through the admissions process.
During the course, you will:
- Understand how candidates and their families are evaluated.
- Learn how to determine if a school is a good fit for your family.
- Prepare for common parent interview questions.
Upper Level
For Students and Families Applying to Grades 9–12
Choose one, two, or all three!
Interview Prep Activities
Interview with confidence.
During the course, you will:
- Understand what to expect during the interview.
- Learn how to demonstrate why you are a compelling candidate.
- Practice common interview questions.
Essay Writing Activities
Write excellent application essays.
During the course, you will:
- Learn how the essay is used in admissions decisions.
- Get organized and plan your essays.
- Write your own compelling essays!
Parent Activities
Support your child through the admissions process.
During the course, you will:
- Understand how candidates and their families are evaluated.
- Learn how to determine if a school is a good fit for your family.
- Prepare for common parent interview questions.
Course Creators
Admissions Assist was developed by a team of educators with over 60 years of combined experience in independent school admissions and placement.
Laurie Geromini
Laurie Geromini is Director of Placement and Lead Admissions Coach at Test Innovators. She has 30 years of experience working in independent school admissions and placement at both day and boarding schools.
Greg Jones
Greg Jones is Director of Enrollment Management and Admission at Epiphany School in Seattle. He has been a teacher and administrator for 37 years.