Wow. What a year for independent school admissions. With the collision of COVID-19 impacting the private school admissions process like never before, parents are scrambling for answers.
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“You are unique and if that is not fulfilled, then something has been lost." Our origin story is tenderly wrapped up within that quote above. Thanks for letting us share the “why behind the why.”
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This school year may be winding down to a close, but that doesn’t mean that it’s too early to look ahead to next year. Whatever educational context you find your family in this next chapter (looking at new K-12 school for next year, moving across town or even across the country, or looking ahead to college planning), perhaps someone has mentioned working with or knowing of an educational consultant. What is one, how to find out if you need one, and what the added values are that come from partnering with one.
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Wahoo! 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.
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If you have Lower School students, September is a great time to get a leg up on all the "administrative" paperwork applying families need to complete. Even if you haven't narrowed down your school choices, working your way through a "behind the scenes" checklist will be one less thing on your mind as you visit Open Houses and schedule school tours. Over the next six weeks, we'll cover the ins and outs of each item on the application checklist to help you gain control of the process--even before you visit your very first Open House.
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