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No Tricks, Just Treats
No Tricks, Just Treats

Here in Atlanta, it is beginning to feel like fall—at least to us Southerners. We’re bundled in our scarves and vests, sipping our PSLs, and enjoying the sub-80 degree weather (just don’t tell New England). As we welcome in another fall season, we wanted to share some treats on how to begin the school admissions process. Follow along with us over the next week for what you need to know!

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School PlacementRebekka WhiteheadSchool selection, school placement, private school placement, school admissions, jatp, ssat, ravenna, open houses, school visits, school selection, greatschools.com, Lower School, middle school, upper school
It's Back: Your Complete Guide to Private School Admissions
It's Back: Your Complete Guide to Private School Admissions

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.

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Schools Rankings: Data to Skip
Schools Rankings: Data to Skip

Last week, we covered what data to pay attention to when it comes to school rankings. Today, we want to share a glimpse into the data that frankly, just isn’t worth your time when it comes to school search and exploration.

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School PlacementRebekka Whiteheaddata, Niche.com, greatschools.com, great schools.org, us news education, school rankings, Atlanta schools, best Atlanta schools, top Atlanta schools, top k-12 schools in atlanta, top Fulton county schools, top deklab county schools
Just How Important is Class Size?
Just How Important is Class Size?

One of many factors, class size is a facet to consider when evaluating a school. How much attention do students receive? Are there options for small-group or individualized instruction (this is especially important in lower school)? This week, we will focus on how to review class size within the lens of assessing a school’s efficacy.

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School PlacementRebekka Whiteheadclass size, individualized instruction, small group instruction, student-teacher ratio, teacher-student ratio, admissions, specialist teachers, full time faculty, part time faculty, lower grades, upper grades, greatschools.com, niche.com