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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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Test-Optional Schools: What Are They?
Test-Optional Schools: What Are They?

So many schools have opted to go test-optional this year. Here’s an updated (as of 8/2/20) curated list from FairTest—separated by Liberal Arts schools and regionally ranked universities.

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How COVID-19 Changes College Admissions
How COVID-19 Changes College Admissions

Whew. What a difference a few days can make. We are committed to equipping our parents and students with accurate news information regarding #COVID-19. At what's shaping up to the most difficult college admissions season yet, we will continue to share information on testing, deadlines, and application processes as we learn more.

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5 Value-Adds of Working with an Education Consultant
5 Value-Adds of Working with an Education Consultant

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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Bonus Treat: 7 Tips to Prepare for the SSAT
Bonus Treat: 7 Tips to Prepare for the SSAT

We 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.

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