NYC’s Best Private School Consultant

At Abacus Guide Educational Consulting, I have been in practice for more than 25 years—longer than almost every other NYC private school consultant.

Now is the time to put my unmatched insider knowledge and exclusive admissions strategies to work–helping your child and your family achieve your educational dreams.

Just like you, I care deeply about your child’s success. Whether it’s a NYC, Westchester or Greenwich private school search, strategic admissions support, resume development, interview preparation or private school essay/application review, now is the time to secure your child’s spot and shape their future. Every year, my programs sell out.

With coverage in all major New York media and many global publications, and recommendations from countless New Yorkers, including some very famous names, my expertise speaks for itself. I’m the consultant’s consultant–at least three other NY area consultants were once my students.

Discover the ins and outs of New York City school admissions—covering Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, Westchester, and Greenwich—with me, NYC’s most respected and trusted educational consultant. Contact Abacus Guide today to start your journey toward maximizing your child’s future.

Now is the time for Private School Admissions Consulting in NYC

Did you know that 85% of Abacus Guide Educational Consulting clients are repeat customers or referred by friends?

• Parents know that my exclusive strategies and personalized, kind and shrewd guidance drive their children’s admissions success.
• I help my clients craft successful applications that address private schools’ most pressing admissions goals.
• I really care about my clients, which is why I maintain relationships with parents and students, often over many years.

If your child will be going through the private school application process for 2026 Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, Westchester or Greenwich private school admission, now is your time to get started getting help.

As the founder of Abacus Guide Educational Consulting, I have more than 25 years of experience helping families like yours secure spots at schools such as Trinity, Dalton, Brearley, Spence, Collegiate, Riverdale, and Horace Mann. My work is regularly featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, and I’m trusted by some of New York’s most successful and savvy families.

I’m deeply committed to each client and offer unlimited and rapid response phone and email support to ensure you feel confident and prepared throughout the entire process. I don’t trust your child’s case to anyone else—you will have my undivided and fully confidential support. For testimonials, scroll down to the blog below, where I regularly post thank yous from newly admitted students’ parents.

We limit availability to preserve my clients’ advantage and my ability to give unsurpassed service. After another successful year, my schedule for the 2024-2025 admissions season is full. We are now accepting reservations for 2025-2026. Don’t miss your chance to work with me–contact us well in advance of when you need me.

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“Emily Glickman, president of Abacus Guide Educational Consulting, coaches families on getting their children into the best New York City private schools.” – New York Times

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Abacus Guide Clients Are Regularly Accepted To Top Manhattan, Riverdale, Brooklyn, Westchester and Greenwich Schools.

Our students attend, and have graduated from:

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