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North Atlanta Parents for Public Schools (NAPPS) Virtual Meeting Recap

Last 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.

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Understanding School Rankings - Sarah Smith vs. High Point Elementary Schools
When Should We Begin the College Search Process?

One of our most widely FAQ is “when do we start?” So much of an intentional answer is grounded in each student’s needs, academic strengths, goals, and timeline. Yet, because we subscribe to the philosophy of “beginning with the end in mind,” we strategically partner with parents and students to develop a personalized College Application Roadmap that works best for them.

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Got Deferred? What Seniors Can Do in the Meantime

Just this week, a US News report released 6 tips to stand out to college admissions committees. Contributor Margaret Loftus interviewed a former Dean of Admissions at Dartmouth College (turned private counselor) Maria Laskaris to offer tangible suggestions to make your application stand out.

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“I didn’t know what I was good at.” RXBar CEO Peter Rahal shares how Strength-Based Focus Was Crucial to His Success.

How entrepreneur and millionaire Peter Rahel discovered his strengths—amidst a learning difference diagnosis and failing report cards—which propelled him to success.

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