Industry insights for academic advisement, private school placement, and college planning.
In the last several years, the publishing world has seen a surge in diverse authors, characters, and stories. While many are leading the charge to bring diverse literature into our communities, it’s time to update the reading material in our classrooms, school libraries, and lesson plans to represent all of our learners at every level.
Read MoreIs your kiddo ready for Kindergarten? Here are some easy ways to prepare for Kindergarten to empower your student to launch his/her academic career with ease and confidence.
Read MoreSummer is almost here! And that means camps—sports camps, coding camps, art camps, and everything in between. We’ve sifted through all the independent schools that have opened up in-person camps for students this summer. But hurry—registration will go quickly!
Read MoreCongratulations to this year’s cohort to working so hard—especially in such a nontraditional admissions season. We are celebrating placements all week long! Take a look at the list of Atlanta independent schools that were represented in the admissions cycle for the 2021-2022 school year.
Read MoreOur families were granted acceptances into several schools. This week and next, we are counseling parents as they navigate their options. We wanted to shared some tips we use when counseling clients in early April before enrollment deposits and final decisions are due on the 15th.
Read MoreLast week, I had the opportunity to join on this semester’s NAPPS (North Atlanta Parents for Public Schools) virtual meeting. This sessions gives an opportunity for all principals of the North Atlanta cluster (Sarah Smith Elementary, Jackson Elementary, E. Rivers Elementary, Bolton Elementary, Morris Brandon Elementary, Garden Hills, Elementary, Sutton Middle, and North Atlanta High) to highlight news and achievements from the current academic year and share their vision for the academic year ahead.
Read MoreThese buzzwords float around committee tables and admissions meetings often. We want to help equip parents to understand more about these terms and what they mean in terms of numbers and spaces available.
Read MoreIndependent school deadlines are traditionally the end of January with some supplemental documents (like transcripts, teacher evaluations, and JATP/SSAT reports due mid-February). How to stay on top of all deadlines HERE.
Read More'Tis the Season for In-Person Events. How to prepare so you make the most of your visit.
Read MoreBy submitting the required items, the option to submit your application fee along with your preliminary supplement will become available. We encourage all our families to submit their preliminary applications to the schools on their list by the start of Holiday Break!
Read MoreToday’s treat unveils the tips and tricks to conquer Ravenna, update your profile, and how best to fill out the preliminary sections of the application.
Read MoreToday’s treat will help you streamline all information that you’ve identified and collected over the past few days
Read MoreToday’s treat encourages prospective families to start compiling a short list of schools. This can seem scary and overwhelming, but it shouldn’t! Again, you’re not held to any of these schools. At this point in the process, it’s just helpful to have tangible representation of the direction you’re heading. You can adjust the route, as needed.
Read MoreWhen making arguably the second largest investment (average K-12 private school tuition in Atlanta is hovering around $280,000), you want a school home you can trust and one that both supports and challenges your student. Today, we unpack Treat #2 to help guide parents through the application journey.
Read MoreThe school admissions process can drum up feelings of anxiety, stress, confusion, and doubts. Today, we unveil Treat #1.
Read MoreAs 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 MoreAtlanta 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.
Read MoreAAAIS 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.
Read MoreWow, the independent school application process will be different than ever before! Thinking of transitioning to private schools next Fall? Click to learn What’s Changing, How You Can Helping Your Child Adapt, and What You Can Do Today to Prepare.
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