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More on When Should My Child Start Kindergarten

Thanks to Jessica Kelmon of GreatSchools for her excellent article, When should kids start kindergarten?  Kelmon writes: Yet another part of the equation with today’s high-stakes testing is that we expect more of kindergartners. Unfortunately, they’re less prepared for success. "Kindergarten is much more academic than ever," says Emily Glickman, a Manhattan-based educational consultant. "Many people feel that kindergarten is … Continue reading More on When Should My Child Start Kindergarten

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Parent Thanks Toby Glick for Helping Special Needs Child Find the Perfect School

My colleague Toby Glick helps students who are underperforming (because or not because of a special need) do better in school.  Toby just received this email today from a recent client (with identifying details removed): Dear Toby, Last Spring you met my son and recommended <prestigious special needs school>. I wanted to tell you that … Continue reading Parent Thanks Toby Glick for Helping Special Needs Child Find the Perfect School

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Is Avenues a Good Manhattan Private School?

Without question Avenues is the best known. Avenues School's massive publicity campaign has put it on the radar screen of most families applying to NYC private school in 2011 for 2012 admission.  The private school has bought up Google keywords, large display ads in the New York Times and New Yorker, amongst many other publications, … Continue reading Is Avenues a Good Manhattan Private School?

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NYC Private School Kindergarten: Apply to Avenues School Early Admission?

Fascinating decision by new school Avenues to have an Early Admissions Program.  My downtown NYC educational consulting clients are buzzing, often asking me for advice about whether to apply for kindergarten.  (The school is not yet on my middle school and high school clients' radar.) Here's how Avenues' Early Admissions Program works: Apply in the … Continue reading NYC Private School Kindergarten: Apply to Avenues School Early Admission?

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Private School Admissions Support Program Filled for 2011-2012 Kindergarten Admission

Unfortunately my schedule for NYC kindergarten private school admissions support is now closed out for 2011 - 2012.  If you will be applying in 2012 for Sept. 2013 kindergarten admission, please book early to avoid disappointment. I am still accepting a few new clients for help with admission to private middle school and high school.  eglickman(at)abacusguide.com

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Kindergarten ERB / WPPSI IV Test Prep Kit Nonverbal Section: Best ERB Toys and Books

Parents tend to worry about the non-verbal section of the ERB / WPPSI test used in NYC private school kindergarten admission. "No question Joe is verbal.  But non-verbal? What is that ERB section anyway?" The ERB / WPPSI IV non-verbal section tests children's short term memory, processing speed and accuracy, and reasoning skills.  In April … Continue reading Kindergarten ERB / WPPSI IV Test Prep Kit Nonverbal Section: Best ERB Toys and Books

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Claremont Prep Sold To New Owners, Claremont Parents Notified After Deposits Paid

Claremont Prep Is Sold to For-Profit Firm according to Jenny Anderson's breaking story today in The New York Times. In a press release I received this afternoon, Claremont Prep writes: The Meritas Family of Schools today announced that Claremont Preparatory School in lower Manhattan has joined their college-preparatory family of schools, becoming the 10th school in a network of … Continue reading Claremont Prep Sold To New Owners, Claremont Parents Notified After Deposits Paid

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How Do You Choose an Excellent ISEE or SSAT Tutor?

I've been helping students get into top Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, and Westchester private high schools and middle schools for over twelve years.  Before that, for five years I worked at a well-known national test prep tutoring company. Through these experiences, I've had the opportunity to meet many tutors.  Some were academics who knew subject matter … Continue reading How Do You Choose an Excellent ISEE or SSAT Tutor?

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Manhattan Overflowing with Gifted Preschoolers, Naturally

Barbara Martinez of The Wall Street Journal today addresses the growth in the number of children testing as gifted:  Parents Fret as Kids Seek 'Gifted' Status  Martinez writes that the number of incoming kindergarteners taking the OLSAT and Bracken to get into NYC G & T programs increased by 13%, as did the number of children … Continue reading Manhattan Overflowing with Gifted Preschoolers, Naturally