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The Truth About NYC Private School Admissions and Consultants

Families sometimes ask me: “Do you advocate for your clients with schools?” The answer is no—and that’s exactly as it should be. NYC private schools want to evaluate each child and family on their merits, not on their consultant. Admissions officers consistently make clear that they do not give preference to applicants because of a … Continue reading The Truth About NYC Private School Admissions and Consultants

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Harrow School Launches $75K Co-Ed Campus in New York

As reported by Bloomberg’s Erin Hudson, the iconic British boarding school Harrow is opening a $75,000-a-year co-ed campus on Long Island this fall. Harrow International School New York will serve grades 6–12, offering both day and boarding options, and awarding the International Baccalaureate diploma. Students will wear British-inspired uniforms—with the school’s famous straw hats saved … Continue reading Harrow School Launches $75K Co-Ed Campus in New York

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Demand for Elite NYC Private Schools Grows Amid Political Changes

The most elite NYC private schools continue to garner strong parent demand, especially with the shifting political headwinds we have witnessed since the pandemic. A significant percentage of NYC public school parents are fed up by changes in how students are selected for G&T programs and by the rise in "equitable" grading, in which all … Continue reading Demand for Elite NYC Private Schools Grows Amid Political Changes

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The Survival of Creative Private Schools in Competitive Admissions Era

Thanks to Nicole LaPorte at Town & Country for her insightful summer article, Can Private “Alternative” Schools Survive in the Age of Cutthroat College Admissions? As LaPorte notes, as college admissions become more competitive, traditional academic metrics are increasingly prioritized by families. Progressive private schools like Saint Ann’s in Brooklyn and Peninsula in California—known for … Continue reading The Survival of Creative Private Schools in Competitive Admissions Era

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Manhattan Country School Files for Bankruptcy

The last few years have been tough for Manhattan private schools. We lost Blue School, Solomon Schechter and Weekday. Calhoun and Metropolitan Montessori merged. Now Erin Hudson reports in Bloomberg that Manhattan Country School is financially struggling so much that they just filed for bankruptcy. I said: "What's different here and sad is typically I've … Continue reading Manhattan Country School Files for Bankruptcy

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Client Testimonials on NYC Private School Admissions

Thrilling day as more clients write in with their NYC private school success stories! Dear Emily, We received our acceptance letter from <1st Choice Private School>.  Thank you — We would like to highlight how much we appreciated your professionalism, keen insights, intelligence, and responsiveness throughout this process.  Sincerely, <Dad, Mom and Child> and Thanks … Continue reading Client Testimonials on NYC Private School Admissions

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Success Stories: NYC Private School Admissions

Today has been a truly wonderful day at Abacus Guide, filled with exciting news from families celebrating their NYC private school acceptances. I'm honored to have guided these parents and children through the admissions process, and their kind words mean the world to me. From a thrilled family: Dearest Emily, We want to say thank … Continue reading Success Stories: NYC Private School Admissions

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Why Clients Recommend Emily Glickman for NYC Moves

We were honored to be cc'd on a note a former client sent a colleague: Hi Esme, I am connecting you with Emily Glickman, whose services we used when we were considering moving to New York. Emily is brilliant - extremely knowledgeable, very experienced, honest and to the point, we found her advice valuable and … Continue reading Why Clients Recommend Emily Glickman for NYC Moves

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Why Miami Parents Come Back to NY for Schools

Michael Smith at Bloomberg writes that Miami private schools struggle to adequately pay their teachers as a surge of wealthy parents seek schooling for their kids. “I’ve had families who moved back to New York because theyjust couldn’t find a school in Miami that met their standards,”said Emily Glickman, founder of Abacus Guide EducationalConsulting, a … Continue reading Why Miami Parents Come Back to NY for Schools