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Congratulations to Our Clients who Got Into Avenues the World School Today

Today (November 22nd) Avenues emailed admissions decisions to kindergarten families who applied Early Notification. One mom emailed Abacus Mom: You are the second person to know. <Husband> was the first. Thank you, thank you for helping us make our dreams a reality! More soon but wanted to give you this wonderful news. For help with … Continue reading Congratulations to Our Clients who Got Into Avenues the World School Today

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Wild Parties at NYC Private Schools?

Want to read about wild parties?  No need to follow Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, or Justin Bieber.  Unluckily the tabloids now consider NYC private school parties pressworthy, and give them the full gossip treatment. From the New York Post: Posh high schools battle boozy sex ragers Elite private school parents turn blind eye to parties.  … Continue reading Wild Parties at NYC Private Schools?

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NYC Elite Private Schools are Not Really “Diverse”

In the thick of admissions season, as I read NYC private schools' websites and brochures, I am struck again and again by how often elite schools emphasize their "diversity". Certainly private schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale and Westchester are trying to broaden their ethnic makeup, and reach kids who live in different places and have … Continue reading NYC Elite Private Schools are Not Really “Diverse”