Industry insights for academic advisement, private school placement, and college planning.
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!
Read MoreThe 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 MoreChanging 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 practical guide for children, teens, and parents as they navigate the process of changing schools.
Read MoreWe hope that you’re out enjoying #NationalIceCreamDay to the fullest, but we can’t help but think that the start of another school year is just around the corner. Today, we shared are some tips and tricks you can start implementing to make the transition just that much easier!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read More5 Tips to Tackle Ravenna: Ravenna isn’t something to be scared of. Use this handy sheet below to build your family’s Ravenna profile.
Read More…Whitehead Learning Group gave to me a new way to study! Unwrap today’s present to learn how to best prepare your student for his/her private school observation and interview.
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 MoreToday’s treat in our School Admission: Treat or Treat series encourages prospective families to mine for meaning. November is the month to start combing through school websites, parent forums on Niche.com, NextDoor.com, GreatSchools.org, and others to understand the why behind the why.
Read MoreThe school admissions process can drum up feelings of anxiety, stress, confusion, and doubts. For today’s treat, we encourage prospective parents and students to trust the journey.
Read MoreThe Atlanta private school landscape is vastly changing. Few decisions have as great an impact on the life of a family as the choice of a learning environment—one that is safe, challenging, and most importantly, allows your child to be the best version of himself or herself. Here are some questions to consider if you considering hiring an Independent Educational Consultant.
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