We tailor our instruction and test preparation work to meet the needs of individual students and provide structured practice with a particular test so that students become familiar with the test format, question types, and timing. We ensure success through targeted, individualized, and differentiated instruction. There’s no shortcut for actual content, so we emphasize real skill building alongside related test-taking strategies, supporting structured practice, providing students with timely and specific feedback, and supporting students and families with goal-setting support. Our primary goal is to help students become confident, critical thinkers with a repertoire of strategies.
Under the leadership of Brad Hoffman and Faya Hoffman, both Board Certified Educational Planners and a husband-and-wife team, My Learning Springboard also offers admissions consulting and school transition support at every level from nursery through college, including specialized school placements for students with learning disabilities and therapeutic school settings.
How Does Planning Work?
Ideally, we work with students over a longer period of time so that test preparation does not feel like cramming. We find that extended periods of time for preparation help students to significantly reduce test anxiety, master content, and internalize strategies.
As a general process, students begin by taking a practice test that serves as a benchmarking exercise. Based on this performance, we make recommendations in response to stated goals and in consideration of a student’s preparation timeline.
- Middle School transitions should begin during the winter/spring terms of 4th grade;
- High School transitions should begin during the winter/spring terms of 7th grade;
- College transitions should begin during the winter/spring terms of 10th grade.
Which Tests Do We Coach?
We offer test preparation and coaching for all of the following assessments:
- SAT, ACT, and AP Exams
- SHSAT (New York City)
- ISEE (Primary, Lower, Middle, and Upper Levels)
- SSAT (Elementary, Middle, and Upper Levels)
- CTP (ERB’s grade level achievement tests)
- SCAT
- NY State Testing Program and Regents Exams
- GMAT and GRE
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Scheduling a Planning Meeting
Whatever your need or wonder may be, please don’t hesitate to contact us. An initial planning meeting is usually the best way to get started. These meetings can be 30, 45, or 60 minutes by Zoom, by phone, or in person per a family’s preference. A single planning meeting allows us to talk more substantively about your family’s specific needs, priorities, and goals so that we can determine possible next steps. We’re committed to developing unique solutions for unique learners!
We look forward to hearing from you!
Warm regards,
Brad Hoffman and Faya Hoffman
Co-Founders and Learning Concierges, My Learning Springboard