NYC parents tell each other “the ERB requires no preparation” but is this just an attempt to get their children ahead? For the youngest children taking the test at four years old and some at three, it is certainly advisable to at least familiarize children to the questions that will be asked. Many services and products have become available to help. There are books available at your closest chain bookstore that can help you to familiarize your children with the kinds of questions that will be asked. Keep in mind there is a subjective piece to the test which is important with the younger children. Aristotlecircle.com sells comprehensive test materials (230 page book) for $499. Overkill? Maybe, but most parents are willing to go to all ends to eliminate this as a “factor” when applying to schools. Then there are consulting firms that provide services such as:
- Test Preparation and Testing Skills
- School Selection
- Application and Essay Optimization
- Parent and Child Interview Preparation
- First Choice Strategies
- Wait List Guidance
The following are some of the more prominent providers (in no particular order):
