The applying to independent and private schools can be a long process with a lot of steps to complete in the months leading up to the application deadlines. We’ve created a timeline to help families navigate the admissions process.
Admissions Assist is an online, self-paced course that guides you through each step of the admissions process, so that you can ensure every part of your application is as competitive as your test scores. Learn what to expect for each step of the admissions process, prepare for parent and student interviews, craft compelling application essays, and more.
Lakeside School in Seattle is one of the most esteemed and prominent independent schools in the nation. In fact, it was one of the most sought-after schools of 2022. Because applying to such a selective school can be challenging, we have assembled this guide to help you navigate the entire...
Founded in 1709, Trinity School has an established reputation of academic excellence and deep roots in New York City. In 2023, Trinity was ranked the 14th most sought-after school, and was the 3rd most sought-after school in New York City.
Riverdale Country School (Riverdale) is a highly regarded independent school in New York City. Serving students from pre-K through 12th grade, Riverdale promotes interdisciplinary learning and experience-based education.
Happy 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,...
The interview is one of the most important parts of the admissions process to independent and private schools. It’s your opportunity to show the school who you are beyond your application and to demonstrate why you would be a good addition to their community. Below are some dos and don’ts...
Over the past nine years, Test Innovators has helped more than 150,000 students prepare for the SSAT and the ISEE—the admissions tests required by the most competitive independent schools in the country. Every year we review our data from thousands of test takers to determine the most popular schools.
Groton is a highly regarded boarding and day school serving students in grades 8-12. It is one of the top college-prep schools in the Boston area, and offers students an array of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
It can be daunting to apply to a school with only a 13% acceptance rate, so we’ve created this guide to help you navigate the application process to Andover. Keep reading to learn what you need to do to apply to Andover and to discover resources that will help you...
The Kinkaid School is a college preparatory school for students in grades pre-K through 12 located in Houston. Kinkaid promotes the well-roundedness of each student, and encourages students to grow academically, socially, artistically, and athletically.
