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March: A Quiet Month for NYC Private School Admissions?

All is relatively quiet on the NYC private school admissions front. Incoming 9th graders and high school students are finalizing their decisions; all of my clients this year are struggling to choose between multiple exciting options. The new crop of kindergarten aspirants are starting to emerge.  Families are booking for my School Selection and Private … Continue reading March: A Quiet Month for NYC Private School Admissions?

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Into Top New Jersey Private Schools (including Kent Place)

From a Private School Admissions Support mom and dad today (with identifying details removed): Hi Emily. We hope you are doing well!! We are happy to say that <name> was accepted to our favorite school, Kent Place. We are thrilled! <Child> was also accepted to other schools that we would like to nicely decline. Thanks … Continue reading Into Top New Jersey Private Schools (including Kent Place)

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The School Boards — NYC Private Schools, Public Schools, and More Online

I recently highlighted The School Boards as an up-and-coming website for New York parents. I had a chance yesterday to chat with the founder of The School Boards, Will Pan.  I was deeply impressed by his integrity and persistence in setting up an exciting new site for families. Will writes: The whole idea of the site came … Continue reading The School Boards — NYC Private Schools, Public Schools, and More Online

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Eagerly Awaiting 2012 NYC Kindergarten Admissions Stats

All anecdotal reports suggest that this was the hardest year in recent memory for Manhattan, Brooklyn and Riverdale private school kindergarten and pre-kindergarten admission.  Reports of shut-outs abound, even at the most prestigious Manhattan nursery schools, with many angry and disappointed parents.  (See UrbanBaby for written evidence.) With roughly 700 elite kindergarten seats available at … Continue reading Eagerly Awaiting 2012 NYC Kindergarten Admissions Stats

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2012 NYC and Westchester Private School Admissions Review

Despite the opening of Avenues and its many hundreds of new private school seats, 2012 was a tough year for Manhattan, Brooklyn and Riverdale private school admission, particularly at the preK and kindergarten levels.  6th grade, 9th grade and even off-year admission grades were less competitive for top candidates. As families have more children and … Continue reading 2012 NYC and Westchester Private School Admissions Review

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NYC and Westchester Private Schools Woo Incoming 9th Graders

As Manhattan, Brooklyn, Riverdale, and Westchester private schools compete to increase their standings as measured by top college acceptances, the race is on to recruit the cream of the crop of rising 9th graders. My star 8th grade clients have been accepted to multiple top private high schools and now need to make their choice … Continue reading NYC and Westchester Private Schools Woo Incoming 9th Graders

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More on International Families Actually May Prefer Private School

One of my clients, a UN official, was kind enough to email me this today: I totally agree with you, as you said "In my experience, international families go public if their children are elementary-school aged, they will only be here for a few years, and they don't want to deal with private school admissions … Continue reading More on International Families Actually May Prefer Private School

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NYC Private School Results are In

Our Manhattan,  Brooklyn, and Riverdale private school consulting clients who applied to middle school, high school and kindergarten have received decisions. In a tough admissions climate characterized by more affluent New York families vying for spots, we're proud that so far our 2012-2013 clients have reported admission to:  Trinity, Dalton, Collegiate, Horace Mann, Riverdale, Saint … Continue reading NYC Private School Results are In

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Is Your Child Wait Listed Everywhere?

If so, you are not alone. Families in wait list hell are calling me now to brainstorm next steps.  I help families Figure out what went wrong Best work the wait lists Identify schools that are most likely to have openings at this stage Consider public school options and longer-term private school plans With summer/late … Continue reading Is Your Child Wait Listed Everywhere?

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Need a Top Jewish Day School or Yeshiva in NYC, NJ or Westchester?

My educational consultant colleague Toby Glick is an expert in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester and New Jersey Jewish schools, from day schools to yeshivas.  If you need help figuring out which Jewish school is right for your child and getting him or her in, Toby will help you.  A school psychologist who has worked in Jewish … Continue reading Need a Top Jewish Day School or Yeshiva in NYC, NJ or Westchester?