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From a NYC Private Middle School Applicant Today (Accepted into 4 Schools So Far) (Emily Glickman Reviews)

This Abacus Guide client's child was accepted into four out of four NYC private middle schools yesterday and today, including his top choice, a well known top-tier coed school. Emily, Thanks for all your help and advice! We are so glad we decided to work with you on private school admission! Warm regards, <Dad's name> … Continue reading From a NYC Private Middle School Applicant Today (Accepted into 4 Schools So Far) (Emily Glickman Reviews)

abacusmom Admissions, Brooklyn Private Schools, Educational Consulting, Kindergarten, Manhattan Private Schools, NYC Private Schools, Riverdale Private Schools, School advisor, Westchester Private Schools

Nail-Biting Time for NYC Private School Applicants

It's near the end of the road for families applying to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, and Westchester private schools.  Feedback for kindergarten admission is in full swing. Applying to:                                     NYC ISAAGNY  Notification Date: Kindergarten-1st grade                                 Mail or email Fri. Feb. 8 Preschool, ongoing school                          Mail or email Wed. Feb. 13 2nd-8th grade                                                   Mail … Continue reading Nail-Biting Time for NYC Private School Applicants

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From a Manhattan Private School Selection Client

Families seeking assistance strategically choosing NYC private schools and getting the true scoop on admissions frequently choose to work with Abacus Guide and take our School Selection Program.  A happy client emailed yesterday: Dear Emily, Thank you so much for your time this morning.  We very much appreciated your extra efforts and found our meeting … Continue reading From a Manhattan Private School Selection Client

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NYC Private Tutors Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

Abby Ellin has a fascinating article in the New York Times: Tutors Take on Duties of Therapists and Personal Assistants Ellin writes how some affluent Manhattan and Brooklyn families now hire tutors not only to help students with homework and test prep, but also with family and personal issues.  Shockingly, she features a number of college students who … Continue reading NYC Private Tutors Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

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NYC Private School Kindergarten Application Trends in 2012

With the increase in kindergarten applicants to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Riverdale private schools and the opening of a well-funded new school (Avenues), schools are: Releasing applications earlier.  Many NYC private schools for the first time released applications over the summer, relieving the post-Labor Day crunch. Imposing character counts on essays.  Apparently, there is only so … Continue reading NYC Private School Kindergarten Application Trends in 2012

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On the Myth that NYC Private Schools “Will Know You Used an Educational Consultant”

From time to time, parents will call me and say that friends of theirs assure them that "NYC private school admissions directors can tell if you use an educational consultant."   These are often the same friends who advise not to prep for the ERB. Unequivocally, nobody can tell.  (And your child needs a high score … Continue reading On the Myth that NYC Private Schools “Will Know You Used an Educational Consultant”

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I am Pregnant. Do I Need to Hire a NYC Educational Consultant?

No. Urban myth says that NYC preschools keep waiting lists, and you need to get on as soon as that pregnancy stick is positive. Fortunately, even Manhattan and Brooklyn schools are not that crazy. Many New Yorkers call me when they are expecting a baby or have one.  I always tell them that they do … Continue reading I am Pregnant. Do I Need to Hire a NYC Educational Consultant?

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Why Families Moving to Manhattan Should Hire a Schools Consultant

Email from a client today (with identifying details removed to preserve confidentiality): Dear Emily, I wanted to send you a quick email to say how grateful <husband> and I are for your advice at our skype meeting back in March.  <Child> has been enrolled at <school name>, I've literally sent the signed enrollment agreement and deposit … Continue reading Why Families Moving to Manhattan Should Hire a Schools Consultant

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Top 3 Mistakes in Choosing NYC Private Schools

It's May, and families in the know are already working on compiling their NYC private schools lists for applying this fall.  Whether you're looking at private schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, or Westchester, for your child's sake, don't fall into these common traps: Considering only schools that your preschool or exmissions director recommends.  Remember, she has her … Continue reading Top 3 Mistakes in Choosing NYC Private Schools