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.
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.
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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...
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.
You’ve spent months visiting schools, interviewing, and submitting applications. After all that time and work, you’re left waiting for a response, hoping for an offer of admissions. Instead, you’ve been waitlisted. Now what?
We interviewed placement experts at top schools across the country to get their advice on what to do...
Horace Mann is the largest and one of the most selective independent schools in New York City. In 2023, it was one of the top ten most sought-after schools. Horace Mann offers a wide variety of subjects and extracurriculars. These offerings are one of the reasons Horace Mann is so...
Choate Rosemary Hall (Choate) is a boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through postgraduate. Located in the town of Wallingford, Connecticut, Choate offers students a beautiful campus with top facilities.
Test Innovators has helped countless students prepare for the SSAT and the ISEE and gain admission to the best independent and private schools. Every year we review our data from thousands of test takers to determine the most popular schools.
The Dalton School (Dalton) is a top day school in New York City. Dalton offers students in grades K-12 an innovative and progressive approach to education.
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...
