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NYC Private School Selection Client Emails Us

Today one of our Abacus Guide Private School Selection Program clients emailed us: Hi Emily - Thanks again for your time yesterday.  The session was incredibly informative and helpful.  It was a wakeup call, and gave us a much better sense of direction on what to prepare for. Best, <Manhattan Mom/Investment Banker> To start planning … Continue reading NYC Private School Selection Client Emails Us

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International Baccalaureate: Arguments Pro and Con

Every year I meet many families who seek an international school for their children in New York City.  Many seek the International Baccalaureate program because it is accepted around the world: perfect for today's frequently relocating international transferee family. The New York Times has collected a very interesting assortment of articles about the renowned International … Continue reading International Baccalaureate: Arguments Pro and Con

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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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Private School Admissions Support Program for NYC Kindergarten is Full

As usual, Abacus Guide's Private School Admissions Support Program is now sold out for 2014 kindergarten admission.  Please contact New York City's best educational consultant for help with admission to older grades only.  For the time being, we are still accepting clients for middle school and high school admission. If you'd like help fo 2015 kindergarten admission, … Continue reading Private School Admissions Support Program for NYC Kindergarten is Full

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Do New Yorkers Really Have to Pay to Teach Their Children to Play for Private School Playdates?

The New York Post, home of the "crazy rich New Yorker" article--recent examples are New Yorkers who pay disabled people to help them cut the line at Disney World and New Yorkers who pay nannies to fulfill their private school volunteering duties--has a new one today:  Rich parents hire play-date consultants to help kids play better … Continue reading Do New Yorkers Really Have to Pay to Teach Their Children to Play for Private School Playdates?

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From a Packer Collegiate Parent Today

A former client with multiple children at Packer emailed me today: loving packer. couldn't be happier. at all. you were an incredibly valuable resource in the process. I don't believe we would have had the results we achieved without you. For assistance with NYC private school admission in 2013-2014, now is the time to contact New … Continue reading From a Packer Collegiate Parent Today

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Ask a Private School Admissions Expert: Guest Blog Post

Thanks to Varsity Tutors, for interviewing me about private school admissions:  Ask a Private School Admissions Expert: Emily Glickman The interviewer asked me some very interesting questions about the private school admissions process timeline, common parent mistakes, standardized testing and its importance in the process, and more.  This is a very thorough interview. I hope you find … Continue reading Ask a Private School Admissions Expert: Guest Blog Post

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Avenues the World School: Parent Reviews

Looking for Avenues School reviews? Jenny Anderson nails the parent and student experience at Avenues The World School in her New York Times magazine article Is This the Best Education Money Can Buy? I have sent many clients to Avenues, families who applied regular admission and relocating families who got  in late.  Parents have given me … Continue reading Avenues the World School: Parent Reviews

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More Emails from Satisfied Clients: NYC Private School Kindergarten 2013

Thanks Emily. As always, great advice promptly and clearly delivered. You're the best. <My wife> and I are out celebrating. We will toast to you. --Dad, Child accepted into every prestigious private school kindergarten in Brooklyn Thank you so much for your help, Emily.  You were a great support and counselor through the process.   You … Continue reading More Emails from Satisfied Clients: NYC Private School Kindergarten 2013