Hi Emily, At last! We have the best update for you -- we received <elite private school's> admissions decision, and <child> has been accepted. We are beyond thrilled for <child>, and we cannot thank you enough for all of your guidance along the way! We have truly enjoyed getting to know you over the last … Continue reading Middle School Private School Mom Writes Us 🥰
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Another Grateful Client Writes Us 🥰
From a new kindergarten family at a top NYC private school: Hi Emily, We have just accepted the offer and put down the deposit for <elite Manhattan private school>. A little more than one year ago, we have zero knowledge of how private school works, let alone how competitive and tiring the admission process can … Continue reading Another Grateful Client Writes Us 🥰
New Kindergarten Family at Top NYC Private School Writes Us 🥰
From one of our clients today, NYC Private School Kindergarten Notification Day. This is a great day for us at Abacus Guide as we hear from our delighted families. Dear Emily, We will write more later to properly thank you (and provide a full report), but we wanted to first let you know right away … Continue reading New Kindergarten Family at Top NYC Private School Writes Us 🥰
Thank You Note from Mom as Child Thrives in New School 🥰
From a client today: Hello Emily, just a note to say that we have been absolutely thrilled with <top coed private school>! <Child's name> has made friends with *everyone* and is loving math, this one is hard for me to believe, but she insists it's true. She has been ecstatic just being back in school … Continue reading Thank You Note from Mom as Child Thrives in New School 🥰
NYC Private School Notification Dates 2021-2022
GRADE ENTERINGNOTIFICATION MAILINGPARENT REPLY DEADLINEKindergartenFebruary 3February 102, 3, 4 year oldsJanuary 27 or March 3March 10Grades 1-8Not before February 8March 1Grades 9-11Not before February 18March 11
Private School Applicants Write In 🥰
From a client yesterday: Our school interview went really well! We think that deciding to work with you through this process has been one of the best decisions we've made as a couple. Thank you so much again for your continued guidance and we will keep you updated on our other interviews.
Mom Thanks Abacus Guide as Her Child Starts a New School 🥰
Last minute private school switchers thank Abacus Guide: Hi Emily, Thank you so much! <Child's name> is loving school so far which really says it all. It is indeed a huge relief to be back in person at a school he looks forward to attending. Thank you so so much for your help. It was a pleasure … Continue reading Mom Thanks Abacus Guide as Her Child Starts a New School 🥰
NYC Private School News
Last minute exodus of NYC and some Westchester public school students to private school …parents may spring the tuition because they are upset about pandemic learning changes, potential funding issues and the dismantling of selective admissions in public education...we have been helping families with this processMeanwhile some private school parents concerned about increasingly politicized curricula … Continue reading NYC Private School News
Rising 9th Grade Parents Thank Abacus Guide 🥰
Lovely parents we know wrote us recently: Hi Emily, <Child's name>chose <top coed private school>. We would like to thank you for your amazing work with us, it would not have been possible without you. You are our Angel, we are Forever grateful Emily. With Gratitude, <Parents' and child's name>
BASIS Independent Brooklyn Expands PreK–Grade 2 Program to City Point for Fall 2021
BASIS Independent Brooklyn sent Abacus Mom their latest news about their expansion and how parents can register for an April Open House: Gifted and talented students get the best possible start to their education at BASIS Independent Brooklyn, a PreK–12 private school. The Early Learning Program offers students in PreK and Kindergarten an advanced, comprehensive curriculum that … Continue reading BASIS Independent Brooklyn Expands PreK–Grade 2 Program to City Point for Fall 2021