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The Critical Thinking Child prepares middle school students for required admissions tests for selective enrollment public, private, parochial, and independent schools, helping them build the skills and confidence to achieve their best scores and secure a spot at their top-choice school.<\/p>\n
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Additionally, we specialize in preparing students for standardized tests, NWEA, i-Ready, STAR 360, and more.<\/p>\n
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