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The private school admissions frenzy can drum up feelings of anxiety, stress, confusion, and doubts. So, let us partner with you and relieve some pressure. The complete guide below tackles how to even begin this daunting process, what to look for on school tours, and gives you handy how-to guides of registering for the JATP, SSAT, and setting up that dreaded Ravenna profile.
Read MoreMoving schools this year is a big change. Whether you’re moving across town or to the other side of the world, this transition can cause emotional tension. Changing schools is the challenge now, but we realize that life yields adjustments again and again and so we want to partner with parents as they help their children and teens navigate the hurdle before them. So, we’ve developed a reading list to support the whole family—both parent and student—throughout this often stressful process.
Read MoreToday’s treat unveils the tips and tricks to conquer Ravenna, update your profile, and how best to fill out the preliminary sections of the application.
Read MoreToday’s treat will help you streamline all information that you’ve identified and collected over the past few days
Read MoreOne week until AAAIS schools release their decisions for the 2020-2021 school year. Overwhelmed? Have questions? We’re here to help.
Read MoreCampus tours tend to run together. We want to equip parents with the tools and lens to experience each school for what it uniquely offers.
Read MoreThese quick snapshots into the 9 personality types of the Enneagram are designed to simply start the conversation between you and your student. We hope that by more fully understanding how your student sees the world, you’ll feel more equipped to identify the learning and social environment where he or she can thrive.
Read MoreRavenna, the shared online portal for private school applications is designed to alleviate the admissions process—for both prospective families and admissions committees. Making it work for you and developing a consistent check-in system is key to staying on top of the application checklist.
Read MoreWe told you—no tricks here! Here are 7 tips you need to know to prepare for the SSAT. If you have kiddos in grades 6-12: the SSAT should be on your radar. I had the pleasure to meet with a representative from the Enrollment Management Association (EMA), the governing body who develops, implements, and reviews the administration of the SSAT for private school admissions. Read on to learn more about this required aspect of the admissions process—and learn how you can be prepared.
Read MoreWahoo! A bonus treat just for you. If you have K-5 kiddos, there’s no doubt that you’ve heard this little abbreviation tossed around mom groups, preschool classrooms, and play dates—JATP. Last month, we shared all you need to know about this required standardized cognitive assessment of your littles.
Read MoreHappy Thursday! I hope that you all had a safe and happy Halloween! As you’re coming down from sugar highs, take a few minutes to amp up your productivity and update your Ravenna profile. Use this handy checklist to work on your Ravenna profile:
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