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Washington DC Private Schools Have Stressful Admissions Process Too

All you New Yorkers who think only we have to deal with stressful private school admissions, here's news: in Washington DC it's bad too.  Recently, I've been helping some Washington DC families with kindergarten ERB prep.  One family told me: "I am so glad you can help us with the kindergarten ERB and admissions because … Continue reading Washington DC Private Schools Have Stressful Admissions Process Too

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Private School Kindergarten Essay: What Not to Write (Part Two)

Fictional Parent StatementNavy School Your school (Navy) is expensive, but we can afford it. With our annual bonuses and pay packages, we are in a very good position. We also think we can really get the bidding going at the annual fundraiser. A student-created quilt would be just the thing for our foyer, and we … Continue reading Private School Kindergarten Essay: What Not to Write (Part Two)

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ERB Prep Kit

As part of my educational consulting programs, I offer "Preschoolers' Prep".  Preschoolers' Prep helps families understand what skills and abilities private school admissions directors seek from child kindergarten applicants.  Admissions directors evaluate children for kindergarten based upon their ERB score, child interview, and school report. The right toys and workbooks can help preschoolers develop many … Continue reading ERB Prep Kit

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Understanding ERB Score Reports

Much has been made of the mysterious "ERB code" on the descriptive portion of ERB score reports.  Many families believe that testers embed top-secret ERB language that only private school admissions directors can decode. Part of my job as a NYC and Westchester private schools educational consultant is to help families comprehend what the performance … Continue reading Understanding ERB Score Reports