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You've Applied to Private Schools...Now What?
You've Applied to Private Schools...Now What?

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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FAQ's about Atlanta Independent School Admissions

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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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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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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Unveiling the Secrets of Ravenna
Unveiling the Secrets of Ravenna

Ravenna, 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.

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FAQ's About Private School Decision Day
FAQ's About Private School Decision Day

AAAIS has released their common decision day for the 2019/2020 school year as Saturday, March 30th. With less than 3 weeks left to wait, we’ve taken the time to answer the FAQ’s surrounding next steps for your family to make the best informed decision:

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Treat #7: Your Guide to the JATP
Treat #7: Your Guide to the JATP

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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