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ERB Retest?

Sarah Maslin Nir of The Times today exposed the practice of ERB retesting, when kindergarten applicants have a second go at the test if the first score is disappointing.  The practice, officially not allowed, happens anyway. I was one of the educational consultants interviewed for the article.  As I explained, retesting has been going on for … Continue reading ERB Retest?

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Private School Edge New Option for ERB Prep

Colin Raybin, President of Private School Edge, a well-respected Manhattan tutoring firm, sent Abacus Mom the following info about her firm’s approach to the ERB kindergarten test.  Private School Edge, a tutoring company geared to the needs of private school students in New York City, has launched a new manual for the ERB Kindergarten Test. … Continue reading Private School Edge New Option for ERB Prep

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OLSAT, Stanford-Binet, ERB, ISEE, SSAT: All Together at Last

Looking for admissions test prep books?  Here's a library of popular workbooks available now: Public School G & T Core Concepts Practice Test (Bracken) OLSAT Test Preparation Guide for Entry into Kindergarten and First Grade Hunter Elementary School Stanford-Binet Workbook Private School kindergarten : ERB / WPPSI Aristotle Circle ERB Test Prep Workbook Bright Kids … Continue reading OLSAT, Stanford-Binet, ERB, ISEE, SSAT: All Together at Last

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A Circular Private School Essay Question Response

This year, Riverdale Country School asks of prospective high school students: If you created your own blog, what would your topic and title be, and how would you describe the look of it? I tried to imagine back when I was in 8th grade.  How surprising life is.  Who would have thought?  Would I have … Continue reading A Circular Private School Essay Question Response

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Abacus Guide to Schooling, Enrichment, and Parenting

For a limited time, email info(at)abacusguide.com for your free subscription to our monthly newsletter, Abacus Guide to Schooling, Enrichment, and Parenting.  We'll keep you up-to-date on all the latest admissions, test prep, enrichment and parenting trends.

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Best Manhattan Educational Consultant: Something Nice Someone Wrote Today about Private School Essay Support

An email from an Abacus Guide Educational Consulting client today, "Again, thank you for your call last night and all your helpful notes. Without you this process would have been a nerve-wrecking nightmare. Instead, it's a breeze." If you'd like this kind of warm empathetic support this year (almost no space available, better if you're … Continue reading Best Manhattan Educational Consultant: Something Nice Someone Wrote Today about Private School Essay Support

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Definitive Guide to the New ISEE and SSAT by Top NYC Tutor

I asked my old friend Jonathan Arak of The Princeton Review to fill Abacus Mom readers in on what’s happening with middle school and high school admissions tests.  Jonathan and I, who work with some of the same families (he tutors for the tests, I edit essays and do interview prep), both noticed very early on … Continue reading Definitive Guide to the New ISEE and SSAT by Top NYC Tutor

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SSAT or ISEE? Who is the Best NYC ISEE Tutor?

More and more, students are choosing the SSAT instead of or in addition to the ISEE for admission to private school. We share the latest information with our middle school and high school applicant clients, and connect them to the best ISEE tutor.  Call us now at (212) 712-2228 or eglickman(at)abacusguide.com.

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Manhattan and Riverdale Private Schools Ramping Up ERB Testing Pressure

Unfortunately, NYC private schools are ramping up the pressure on kids.  Recent changes include: Schools now require the ISEE, a paper and pencil, multiple choice, subject based test, for 5th grade as well as 6th-12th grade applicants, A few liberal, progressive elementary schools that used to shun the ERB now are just like the others, … Continue reading Manhattan and Riverdale Private Schools Ramping Up ERB Testing Pressure

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Families Now Starting the 2010-2011 Private School Admissions Process

I'm sorry to say that if you're applying to private school in Fall 2010 for Fall 2011 entry, it's already time to start planning.  If you want to work with me, my schedule is filling, so please call soon:  212-712-2228 or email eglickman(at)abacusguide.com.  I help families with planning, choosing appropriate private schools, parent and child … Continue reading Families Now Starting the 2010-2011 Private School Admissions Process