With the academic year winding down, many families are assessing whether or not their child’s current school is meeting their needs and expectations. If your family is exploring independent and private school options, then it’s time to start planning for the 2025-2026 school year application process!Applying to independent schools can...
Read MoreHappy New Year! As we enter 2025, it’s time to focus on finishing and submitting your applications. Make sure you’ve completed all application items, and don’t forget to double-check the deadlines for each school that you’re applying to. Here’s your January To Do List:Finish and submit your applications.Submit financial aid applications...
Read MoreHello there, and happy December! As we enter the final stretch of the 2025-2026 application season, it’s important to be mindful of the due dates that may be coming up. Deadlines vary from school to school, and while most applications are due in January, some schools have deadlines that are...
Read MoreHello! November is a very busy month. Between schoolwork, extracurricular activities, interviews, test prep, and applications, it can be hard to find a spare moment. With this in mind, it’s critical to stay organized so that everything gets done on time.Here is your November to do list: Attend interviewsWork on applicationsRequest...
Read MoreHappy October, everyone! This month is filled with testing, open houses, admissions interviews, and visits to potential schools. As students begin thinking about their interviews, I wanted to share some insight provided by Nilofer Merchant as she prepared to give her second TED Talk. Merchant is an internationally recognized corporate director,...
Read MoreThe interview can be an intimidating part of applying to independent schools, but it's an incredibly important part of process. Being prepared will help you to interview with confidence!
Read MoreWelcome back to school! I hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready for the new year. September is in many ways the ‘grand opening’ of the admissions process to independent schools. Spring and summer are the time to ease into the process, but now is when things really get...
Read MoreGreetings and happy summer! As you get ready to apply to independent and private schools this fall, I wanted to share some suggestions on what to do over the next month. Here is your August to do list: Register for the SSAT and/or ISEE Make a “wish list” of attributes Request...
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