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March: A Quiet Month for NYC Private School Admissions?

All is relatively quiet on the NYC private school admissions front. Incoming 9th graders and high school students are finalizing their decisions; all of my clients this year are struggling to choose between multiple exciting options. The new crop of kindergarten aspirants are starting to emerge.  Families are booking for my School Selection and Private … Continue reading March: A Quiet Month for NYC Private School Admissions?

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NYC Private School Results are In

Our Manhattan,  Brooklyn, and Riverdale private school consulting clients who applied to middle school, high school and kindergarten have received decisions. In a tough admissions climate characterized by more affluent New York families vying for spots, we're proud that so far our 2012-2013 clients have reported admission to:  Trinity, Dalton, Collegiate, Horace Mann, Riverdale, Saint … Continue reading NYC Private School Results are In

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How to Interpret a NYC Private School Wait List

Question from the email bag today:  Is a private school wait list a good sign or is it a kind rejection? Answer: It could be either.  I work with my educational consulting clients to help them understand how to work the wait list--understanding where they are on it and how to increase the chances their … Continue reading How to Interpret a NYC Private School Wait List

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The 3 Most Common Mistakes People Make When They Write Private School Admissions Essays

For almost fourteen years, I've been reviewing parents' and students' private school admissions essays.  At this point, that's thousands of admissions statements.  But whenever I feel sorry for myself, I have to think about those poor private school admissions officers.  Sure, maybe they ask for it by assigning the questions, but believe me, they get … Continue reading The 3 Most Common Mistakes People Make When They Write Private School Admissions Essays

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Parent Explains Why Educational Consultant’s Help with Interviews Big Factor in Family’s Success

From a current client today.  Her child is applying to elite Manhattan and Riverdale private schools.  (All identifying details removed, naturally.) Hi Emily: I just wanted to say hello, and let you know how things are going. We have completed 9 out of 10 interviews. It has been grueling, as you predicted. <Child> is an … Continue reading Parent Explains Why Educational Consultant’s Help with Interviews Big Factor in Family’s Success

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Parents Say Abacus Guide’s Help was Invaluable in Younger Siblings’ Admission to Top Tier NYC Private School

We're delighted to have received these two emails today (with identifying details removed) from Manhattan clients who used our educational consulting services for both older sibling and younger sibling private school admissions.  In both cases, younger sib was admitted to older sib's top tier school today.  Congratulations! Hi emily I wanted to let you know … Continue reading Parents Say Abacus Guide’s Help was Invaluable in Younger Siblings’ Admission to Top Tier NYC Private School

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What New York City and Westchester Private Schools Don’t Tell You: 5 Admissions Secrets

1.  Your child should prep for the ERB.    Whether it's the ERB (also called the ECAA or WPPSI) for kindergarten, prekindergarten, or 1st grade, the ERB (also called the ECAA or WISC) for 2nd through 4th grade, or the ERB (also called the ISEE, the SSAT is another option) for 5th grade and up, … Continue reading What New York City and Westchester Private Schools Don’t Tell You: 5 Admissions Secrets

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One Parent Wants One Educational Consultant For His Second Child

This family's child attends one of the most competitive private schools in New York City. <School Name> is exactly  what we were looking for.  <My wife> and I keep telling each other that we spent our money very well in you.  <Our child> loves the school and they are giving him a lot of challenging … Continue reading One Parent Wants One Educational Consultant For His Second Child