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NYC Private School Kindergarten: Testing Changes–What You Need to Know

Many NYC private schools are announcing they will not accept ERB scores next year for kindergarten entry. Instead, they will step up in-school testing/interviewing, looking to evaluate students' readiness for kindergarten, both academically and socially. From one Manhattan girls' school: Hewitt, as suggested by ISAAGNY, will not be requiring, or accepting, the ERB ECAA test … Continue reading NYC Private School Kindergarten: Testing Changes–What You Need to Know

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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?

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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

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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

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Congratulations to Our Clients who Got Into Avenues the World School Today

Today (November 22nd) Avenues emailed admissions decisions to kindergarten families who applied Early Notification. One mom emailed Abacus Mom: You are the second person to know. <Husband> was the first. Thank you, thank you for helping us make our dreams a reality! More soon but wanted to give you this wonderful news. For help with … Continue reading Congratulations to Our Clients who Got Into Avenues the World School Today

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The Kindergarten ERB is Dead? Long Live the ?

Today Javier C Hernandez of The New York Times wrote what is sure to be the most hotly discussed article of the fall: Private Schools Are Expected to Drop a Dreaded Entrance Test Is the ERB indeed dead?  This is HUGE NEWS. Uncertainties abound: How many New York City private schools will actually drop the … Continue reading The Kindergarten ERB is Dead? Long Live the ?

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Private School Admissions Support Program for NYC Kindergarten is Full

As usual, Abacus Guide's Private School Admissions Support Program is now sold out for 2014 kindergarten admission.  Please contact New York City's best educational consultant for help with admission to older grades only.  For the time being, we are still accepting clients for middle school and high school admission. If you'd like help fo 2015 kindergarten admission, … Continue reading Private School Admissions Support Program for NYC Kindergarten is Full

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From a Packer Collegiate Parent Today

A former client with multiple children at Packer emailed me today: loving packer. couldn't be happier. at all. you were an incredibly valuable resource in the process. I don't believe we would have had the results we achieved without you. For assistance with NYC private school admission in 2013-2014, now is the time to contact New … Continue reading From a Packer Collegiate Parent Today

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The Kindergarten ERB is Changing April 1st

I've known for over a year that the ERB (WPPSI) is being revamped, but Pearson, the company that constructs the ERB test used for NYC private school admission, hasn't announced when. Finally, Jenny Anderson of the New York Times gives clarity to the issue:  New York City Schools Struggle to Separate Gifted from Merely Well-Prepared The … Continue reading The Kindergarten ERB is Changing April 1st

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How to Get Off New York City Private School Wait Lists

Wait listing this year is through the roof.  NYC private schools accept and reject applicants as well as wait list and "priority wait list" them. The best way to find out where your child stands on a private school wait list is to ask.  In my experience, wait lists move, even at the best schools.  … Continue reading How to Get Off New York City Private School Wait Lists