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Avenues Extends Its Early Decision Program

Avenues, eager to lock down students for next year, has extended its Early Decision Program.  It is the only NYC private school that allows parents to commit in return for early notification (and clearly admissions preference).  Other NYC private schools are members of ISAAGNY, which requires schools to adhere to agreed-upon dates. From Avenues' website: … Continue reading Avenues Extends Its Early Decision Program

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Manhattan Families Applying to Westchester and New Jersey Private Schools

For many years, some Westchester, Long Island, and New Jersey families have opted for New York City private schools.  Now Winnie Hu of The New York Times breaks the news that the phenomena goes both ways: Private Schools in Suburbs Tap Manhattan Market.  Suburban private schools like Hackley, Dwight-Englewood, and the newly expanding Mohawk are offering … Continue reading Manhattan Families Applying to Westchester and New Jersey Private Schools

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Thoughts on Nightingale Admissions

The New York Times reports in  Introducing Paul Burke, Nightingale's New Leader that shockingly, a man will be heading this famed all-girls Manhattan private school. Families I am working with for private school admissions are fine with this decision.  Many fathers have very heartfelt reasons for preferring girls' schools for their daughters.  A man at the helm doesn't seem … Continue reading Thoughts on Nightingale Admissions

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Private School Kindergarten Interviews: Better to Be Bilingual?

While being bilingual does add a certain je ne sais quoi to an application, for private school kindergarten interviews, it's best if children know English well. But for life, it's good for kids to be bilingual.  Dr. Perri Klass reports in Hearing Bilingual: How Babies Sort Out Language in the Times that bilingual children are more versatile … Continue reading Private School Kindergarten Interviews: Better to Be Bilingual?

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This Tip Will Help You Rock Your NYC Private School Interview

As an educational consultant who has helped families prepare for private school interviews for over twelve years, I can confidently say that the most common mistake parents and middle and high school students make is not talking enough about themselves.  People assume that others have their strengths and backgrounds when in actuality each of us … Continue reading This Tip Will Help You Rock Your NYC Private School Interview