Whew. You've done it. You conquered Ravenna. You’ve woken everybody up at 8am on a Saturday for virtual observations. You’ve tracked down transcripts, booked JATP appointments, and ironed first-day outfits. So….now what?
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With the application for Atlanta independent schools quickly approaching (some as early as this coming Monday--eek!), we wanted to learn into parents to see if there were any outstanding questions about tying up loose ends. We received an overwhelming amount of questions and wanted to share some with you all as you're wrapping up final action items this weekend.
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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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If you’re a parent of a lower school kiddos, chances are you’ve done your homework on the JATP, a cognitive entrance assessment required as a supplement for your child’s application. If you’ve taken advantage of upcoming holiday breaks to schedule a JATP evaluation with an Atlanta-based child psychologist, you may be feeling angst, stress, or anxiety building up to test day. We aim to take some of the tension out of the equation by building some awareness of what’s to come on test day.
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JATP testing for applicants interested in the 2023-2024 school year is underway! We outline how to register for the JATP and how to delegate a chosen psychologist in Ravenna. We also explain how to schedule an appointment and what to expect.
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If you’re reading this, more than likely, you’re considering a new school home for your Lower School kiddo next year. We recommend that families give themselves 6-12 months of runway to fully investigate their options. For families with Lower School learners (grades K-5), a standardized cognitive test is required for all applicants. We strongly encourage parents to understand the “BTH” of paperwork and portals before the flurry of Open Houses even hits. By getting ahead of things like JATP registration and Ravenna, families are able to put themselves in a strategic position going into an-already stressful season of the holidays (which, coincidentally, is when the bulk of Open Houses are).
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If you are considering enrolling your child at a new school, you need to consider some questions before you even visit the school. If, in fact, the school ends up on your short list, be sure to review the questions to keep in mind as you meet with classroom teachers, principals, and counselors.
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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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Atlanta Area psychologists have had to pivot—and quickly. Several therapists are now offering virtual assessments of the JATP. Should you opt for a virtual evaluation? What should you expect? How can you prepare? We share strategies and insight.
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AAAIS member schools are still requiring the JATP for the 2021-2022 school year. However, given health guidelines and social distancing, parents and students alike are worried about how this impacts this standardized cognitive assessment. Today, we unpack what you need to know so you can help your child feel confident.
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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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Only 3 weeks remain until all JATP results need to be sent to Atlanta Area schools. Don’t worry if you haven’t made your child’s testing appointment, yet! We’ll walk you through everything you need to know below so you’ll feel confident and prepared checking this off of your to-do list.
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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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