From a delighted Abacus Guide private school consulting client this week: Ms. Glickman, <Child's name> has been accepted to <three top private schools, two in Westchester/Connecticut and one in NYC>. We are very happy as <Westchester school> was our first choice. I wanted to take a moment and thank you for all of your help. … Continue reading Top Westchester Private School Has a New Student!
Abacus Guide Referral for Kindergarten
From a happy client today: Thank you, Emily! We are very excited too. I have already enrolled <child's name> at <top 3 NYC private school> for kindergarten. We sincerely appreciate all your valuable advice during our application. You have always been honest and straightforward with us, and I am deeply grateful for that. We were … Continue reading Abacus Guide Referral for Kindergarten
Go, Abacus Guide Clients!
From a client today: Hi Emily! Thank you for all your guidance and support! <Child's name> has been admitted to all four schools! Her first choice is <top girls school> and she is going to be so excited when she gets home tonight! We couldn’t have done it with out you! Sincerely, <Parents' Names>
Elite Private Schools Need $
Maxwell Adler of Bloomberg reports that LA's elite Curtis School is seeking $24 million to build a new STEAM Center. Curtis School follows schools across the United States in growing to meet the desires of wealthy families seeking only the best for their kids. Locally, we've seen schools engage in this kind of major fund-raising … Continue reading Elite Private Schools Need $
New Jewish Classical Education School Opens
Emet Jewish Classical Academy, a brand new 6th-12th grade school, is opening this fall on the Upper East Side. Offering the first of its kind Jewish education with an emphasis on learning Western classical studies, the school says: We are committed to the pursuit of human excellence in every academic and cultural field and the … Continue reading New Jewish Classical Education School Opens
NYC Private School Notification Dates 2023-2024
GRADE ENTERINGNOTIFICATION DATEPARENT REPLY DEADLINENOT LATER THAN NOON ONKindergartenNo earlier than 10am on Thursday, February 8thThursday, February 15th2, 3, 4 year oldsNo earlier than 100am on Thursday, February 29thThursday, March 7thGrades 1-8No earlier than 4:00pm on Tuesday, February 13thMonday, March 4thGrades 9-11No earlier than 4:00pm on Friday, February 23rdThursday, March 14th
Avenues New York Acquired By Nord Anglia
On October 10th, Avenues parents were blindsided to learn that their school had been acquired by Nord Anglia. Bloomberg reporters Katia Porzecanski, Amanda Gordon and Nic Querolo broke the news to the public that the New York and Sao Paulo campuses were under new management. I said, “Parents don’t like surprises. Avenues is a strong brand … Continue reading Avenues New York Acquired By Nord Anglia
Summer is Not a Time to Relax?
Thank you to Nicole LaPorte of Town and Country Magazine, for featuring me in her piece, "The New Summer Activity for Grade School Kids? 'Resume Building'". In short, students seeking elite private school admission need to stand out, and summer is an excellent time for students to experience and learn more in their areas of … Continue reading Summer is Not a Time to Relax?
Productive Summers for Your Student
Summer is almost here. At this time of year, we help our clients plan their children's summers. Some of our tips: Preschoolers: All day day camp, run outside of nursery school, is a terrific way for your child to develop new relationships, skills and confidence as they socialize, play, and learn. Activities like arts and … Continue reading Productive Summers for Your Student
Greenwich Private Schools Expand Big
Thanks to Robert Marchant of Greenwich Time, who brilliantly covers the trend toward private schools changing from the spartan academies of yesteryear to the amenity-packed luxury facilities of today: "Greenwich Private Schools in Building Boom". Marchant describes how Greenwich's four largest private schools in Connecticut are planning to expand their properties, sports facilities and amenities, … Continue reading Greenwich Private Schools Expand Big