It depends on how well your child can write. We recommend at least eight sessions to optimize the Timed Writing Sample preparation program that we offer. You may continue on and avail of our Program in Writing and Reading with our experienced tutors and coaches to further develop writing skills as early preparation for college […]

We recommend starting prep 2–3 months before the scheduled assessment. This allows the student to move past the anxiety of the proctored writing sample and focus on the quality of their prose.

Just like any other aspect of the admissions process, preparation is key. Sign up now for a free, no-commitment Timed Writing Sample preparation. We will help you identify your child’s strong and weak points and design an individualized writing program.

Your child will be given 30 minutes to answer one prompt to write about during the Timed Writing Sample session.

Most schools manage registration through the Ravenna admissions portal. Once you have started an application, you will see a task for the Timed Writing Sample or Proctored Writing Session where you can select a specific date and time.

While similar in format, the Timed Writing Sample is specific to a small consortium of schools and is usually administered independently of the standardized tests. However, the skills required for a successful proctored writing sample are identical to those needed for the ISEE or SSAT essay.

No. To maintain the integrity of the proctored writing environment, students are expected to write without external aids. Our tutors focus on building the core skills, such as spelling and logic, that allow students to write confidently without digital assistance.