30Jan
Featured School: Salisbury School
Salisbury School is a private boys’ school in Litchfield County, Connecticut that has been educating young men since 1901.
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30Jan
The Boy Who Forgot to Prepare: A Cautionary Tale
Phillips Exeter Academy is Mason’s dream school. Mason knows everything there is to know about Exeter. All of his heroes are Exeter alumni: his favorite US president is Franklin Pierce, and he has dressed up as author Booth Tarkington for the past three Halloweens.
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30Jan
How to afford the private school of your dreams
It’s a simple fact - not everyone can afford to pay full-price tuition for private schools. However, that doesn’t mean that a high quality education is impossible to attain. Before you give up on a competitive school for your child, consider these tuition tips:
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30Jan
How to Prep for Higher SSAT Scores
The SSAT is a very competitive test, and having a preparation plan is key to achieving the best scores that you are capable of. Here's our favorite strategy:
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30Jan
SSAT Tip of the Week: How to Tackle Multiple Choice
The SSAT is a multiple choice test; to answer such questions correctly, you will need a clear strategy that can be adapted to each section.
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30Jan
4 Common Test-Day Mistakes To Avoid
It’s test day! After all of your preparation and practice, you’re finally here—your hard work is about to pay off. But, you don’t want to make an easily-preventable error on test day. Here’s a list of common mistakes that you should be sure to avoid:
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27Jan
SAT and ACT Informational Packet
Educators can help students manage the SAT and ACT testing process by providing resources about the tests. We recommend creating an informational packet that you can give to your families as they start the testing process. Here’s a sample packet for inspiration. Please feel free to download and use it.
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12Jan
Educational Innovator: Graland Country Day School
The Gates Invention and Innovation program at Graland Country Day School in Denver, Colorado, gives motivated students in grades 5-8 the opportunity to solve real-world problems through the invention of original products, possibly earning themselves U.S. patents in the process. Each year, 100-130 student participants identify a problem, conduct market...
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09Jan
Parent’s Guide to Private High Schools: Three Big Questions
Taking the ISEE or SSAT test is only one step in preparing to apply to private high schools. Making a list of schools to apply to can be nearly as daunting as taking a test. Here are three important questions to ask yourself as you get started.
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09Jan
What About Boarding School?
Did you know there are over 300 boarding schools in the US? In fact, over 25 are scattered throughout California alone. Today’s boarding schools exude a college campus atmosphere that welcomes students from all over the world to study and learn in a supportive environment.
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