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Discover BASIS Independent Brooklyn: Top K-12 Private School Open Houses

We were pleased to receive the following from BASIS Independent Brooklyn today: Learn why BASIS Independent Brooklyn consistently ranks among the top K-12 Private School in the nation at our upcoming fall Open Houses. Our Brooklyn school has two campuses, and it is part of a network known for its advanced curriculum that blends liberal … Continue reading Discover BASIS Independent Brooklyn: Top K-12 Private School Open Houses

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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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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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NYC Private School Admissions: Key Dates for 2024-2025

Decision time is almost here! We're wrapping up this year's regular private school admissions process with our clients. Preschool: Notification, Thurs. 2/27, Parent Decision, Thurs. 3/6 Kindergarten: Notification, Thurs. 2/6, Parent Decision, Thurs. 2/13 Grades 1-8: Notification, Thurs. 2/13, Parent Decision, Mon. 3/3 Grades 9-12, Notification, Fri. 2/21, Parent Decision, Wed. 3/12 As usual, I'm … Continue reading NYC Private School Admissions: Key Dates for 2024-2025

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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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Wealthy Families Grapple with NYC Private School Tuition

Eliza Shapiro's recent New York Times article "Earn $800,000? You Might Get Financial Aid at an Elite NYC School" brings attention to the ever-growing divide in NYC private schools, where even families earning up to $800,000 might qualify for financial aid. The escalating tuition costs, now averaging $65,000 annually, emphasize the staggering expense of private … Continue reading Wealthy Families Grapple with NYC Private School Tuition

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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

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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

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NYC Private School Notification Dates 2022-2023

GRADE ENTERINGNOTIFICATION DATEPARENT REPLY DEADLINENOT LATER THAN NOON ONKindergartenNo earlier than 8:30am on Thursday, February 9thThursday, February 16th2, 3, 4 year oldsNo earlier than 8:30am on Thursday, March 2ndThursday, March 9thGrades 1-8No earlier than 4:00pm on Tuesday, February 14thFriday, March 3rdGrades 9-11No earlier than 4:00pm on Wednesday, March 1stThursday, March 16th

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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