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The British International School of New York Grows Up-per

Abacus Mom received this note today from The British International School of New York. We are delighted that for the first time, a NYC school offers the IGCSEs and A-levels! Time flies when you're having fun! September 2017 marked the 10th anniversary of The British International School of New York (BIS-NY), the first and only … Continue reading The British International School of New York Grows Up-per

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New York City’s Leading Private School Consultant for 20 Years

New York City's Leading Private School Consultant for 20 Years We are proud to announce that in 2019 Abacus Guide Educational Consulting will celebrate our 20th year helping students find and get into top New York City and Westchester schools. It's a been a very satisfying journey for everyone involved. As NYC's leading private school … Continue reading New York City’s Leading Private School Consultant for 20 Years

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Guaranteed Top College Admission, Anyone?

A new private high school makes big promises. Inside Higher Ed reports on a new and dramatic change in a private high school's sell to families. A private, for-profit high school in Orange County, California, Fairmont Private Schools, does not just "help" your child obtain admission or brag about prior graduates' success. They actually guarantee … Continue reading Guaranteed Top College Admission, Anyone?

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New York City Private Schools Middle School Admission Success!

New York City private schools middle school admission success! Here at Abacus Guide, we are having a wonderful week as our clients call and email us to report their children's success getting into top NYC private middle schools. Everyone has so far reported getting into at least three of their top choice schools. We're proud … Continue reading New York City Private Schools Middle School Admission Success!

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WeWork to Start WeGrow NYC Private School

WeWork is to start the WeGrow NYC private school. They bought the Lord & Taylor building, now they are starting a school. Kate Taylor of The New York Times writes in Disrupting the World of Private School With Tech and Guinea Pigs that a surprising new private school will be opening: Then there's the newest … Continue reading WeWork to Start WeGrow NYC Private School

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NYC Private School Notification Dates

NYC private school notification dates...results are almost here! Kindergarten Notification Date Mail or email on Friday, February 9 Respond by Friday, February 16 On-Going Schools, 2, 3, 4 year olds only, Notification Date Mail or email on Wednesday, February 7 Respond by Tuesday, March 6 2, 3, 4 year olds, Notification Date Mail or email … Continue reading NYC Private School Notification Dates

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$50,000 Private Schools Tuition in NYC

$50,000 private schools tuition in NYC is now becoming more common as private schools' tuition increases, again. Trinity School and other NYC private schools' tuition plus fees now equal more than $50,000 according to Leslie Brody of the Wall Street Journal. John Allman of Trinity says he believes the tuition system is broken: "we're stymied … Continue reading $50,000 Private Schools Tuition in NYC

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Can Trinity School Fight the Class War?

Can Trinity School fight the class war? Trinity School's headmaster, John Allman, sent shock waves through the city's private-school world by calling out parental entitlement and self-interest. The Times reports that Allman wrote a letter pointing the finger at: consumerist families that treat teachers and the school in entirely instrumental ways, seeking to use us … Continue reading Can Trinity School Fight the Class War?

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New York City Private Schools Closing

With all the new New York City private schools opening, it is not surprising that shortly after, some new New York City private schools are already closing. Manhattan is a tough market, and not every private school can make it. The Rocket Group, an education group that purchased the Mandell School in 2013, closed it … Continue reading New York City Private Schools Closing