Sophia Hollander of The Wall Street Journal broke the hotly anticipated news about what is going on with kindergarten testing since ISAAGNY announced last fall that they wanted to get rid of the ERB: Decision Fragments New York City's Private-School Process To sum up: The group's members can't make up their minds. While the group studied multiple … Continue reading Kindergarten ERB 2014-2015…Finally, the Decision for NYC Private School Admissions
Are You Too Late to Apply to New York City Private School?
At this time of year, I regularly take calls from parents whose children got waitlisted or worse, rejected, everywhere. Typically the conversation starts like this: Caller: "Hi, this is Jane Jones. My child got waitlisted everywhere. I just heard about your service from my friend Mary Cohen. She said she used you and her son … Continue reading Are You Too Late to Apply to New York City Private School?
Accepted to Kindergarten at 3 Prestigious Brooklyn Private Schools and 2 in Downtown Manhattan
A note from an Abacus Guide Private School Admissions Support client from Brooklyn today: Hi Emily, We wanted to share the good news on our admissions - we were offered spots at five schools <names of schools: 3 prestigious Brooklyn schools and 2 prestigious downtown Manhattan schools>. We will go with <Brooklyn school> and we … Continue reading Accepted to Kindergarten at 3 Prestigious Brooklyn Private Schools and 2 in Downtown Manhattan
ISAAGNY Changes the Wait List Policy for NYC Private Schools Back to What It Was Two Years Ago
This is a big year for wait listing by NYC private schools. Last year, ISAAGNY changed the wait list policy to be better for families. In short, you could continue to remain active on waitlists after the applicable ISAAGNY reply date, even after you had signed a contract with another school, as long as you … Continue reading ISAAGNY Changes the Wait List Policy for NYC Private Schools Back to What It Was Two Years Ago
Horace Mann Has Left ISAAGNY and Plans to Continue Administering the ERB
ISAAGNY, the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York, has always been THE group for elite NYC private schools. This group, made up of admissions directors and heads of school, sets admissions policies, timelines, and testing for member schools. New schools' rite of passage has traditionally been to gain ISAAGNY membership. Fascinatingly, new kid … Continue reading Horace Mann Has Left ISAAGNY and Plans to Continue Administering the ERB
ERB Replacement Test for NYC Private School Kindergarten to Be Announced Late March
Diane Hess of Crain's New York breaks the need-to-know timing news that the private school organization ISAAGNY will announce a replacement test for the ERB in late March: ERB Exam-prep firms cram for new test In her article, Hess recounts the dramatic birth and growth of NYC private school kindergarten ERB test prep. Only five years … Continue reading ERB Replacement Test for NYC Private School Kindergarten to Be Announced Late March
Public School Shortage in Downtown Manhattan?
Joe Anuta of Crain's New York Business reports that downtown Manhattan is being overbuilt with luxury condos filled with young families who will have nowhere to go to public elementary school: Locals, pols fear school shortage Downtown population surge fuels worries of classroom shortfall. Avenues and downtown private schools will surely benefit as many NYC preschool … Continue reading Public School Shortage in Downtown Manhattan?
Day Camp Helps Kids Mature So They Do Better in Private School Admissions
For years I've been recommending suburban day camp not only because it's fun but because it helps kids make great developmental leaps that help in private school interviewing. For a top suburban New York day camp recommendation, email me at top new york day camp recommendation Suburban day camp helps kids build social skills, among others. … Continue reading Day Camp Helps Kids Mature So They Do Better in Private School Admissions
NYC Private School Selection Client Emails Us
Today one of our Abacus Guide Private School Selection Program clients emailed us: Hi Emily - Thanks again for your time yesterday. The session was incredibly informative and helpful. It was a wakeup call, and gave us a much better sense of direction on what to prepare for. Best, <Manhattan Mom/Investment Banker> To start planning … Continue reading NYC Private School Selection Client Emails Us
West Village’s Academy of St. Joseph Gets Stellar Reviews from Manhattan Mom
A former client sent Abacus Mom this note about The Academy of St Joseph in the West Village: We have seen a complete transformation in our child and could not be any happier with the Academy of St Joseph. This school is incredibly well run - the head of school Ms Angela Coombs is impressive on every … Continue reading West Village’s Academy of St. Joseph Gets Stellar Reviews from Manhattan Mom